What Cuero Independent School Dist does

Cuero Independent School District (Cuero ISD / CISD) is a public K-12 school district operating under the Texas Education Agency, headquartered at 960 E. Broadway, Cuero, Texas (DeWitt County). The district serves pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade students across four campuses: John C. French Elementary, Hunt Elementary, Cuero Junior High, and Cuero High School. It is governed by a publicly elected seven-member Board of Trustees and is funded primarily through local property taxes, Texas state aid (TEA), and federal grants including ESSER and Stronger Connections Grant funding. The district also operates as a regional Special Education Cooperative for three neighboring ISDs (Meyersville, Nursery, and Westhoff), positioning it as a shared-services provider within DeWitt County.

The district delivers a full K-12 academic program supplemented by athletics (multiple sports at the junior high and high school levels), fine arts (band and choir), and a 775-seat Performing Arts Center (PAC) completed in September 2016 following a voter-approved $76 million bond package and $1,851,063.47 in private community donations. Support services include Food Services operating under the Community Eligibility Program (free meals to all students), Health Services with campus-based nurses and the TCHATT telemedicine mental health partnership, Transportation, Library Services (Follett Destiny), and a dedicated Technology Department managing Chromebooks and network infrastructure.

The technology stack is a conventional educational SaaS architecture: Google G Suite for Education (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Sites, Classroom), ClassLink single sign-on (launchpad.classlink.com/cuero), Ascender student information system with Parent/Teacher/Employee portals, Follett Destiny library management, LINQ Connect for online meal and facility payments, Anonymous Alerts for safety reporting, Skyward for student management, Rank One Sport for athletics compliance, Parchment for transcripts, iStation for adaptive reading/math at the elementary level, and Tumble Books for digital content. Non-instructional revenue is generated through PAC facility rental ($150/hour base, $250/hour overtime with 4-hour minimum) and ancillary personnel fees ($25-35/hour for technicians, custodians, security, and administrators). As a government state entity, the district is not a commercially investable enterprise; its operating model is tax-and-appropriation-based with governance through public elections and board oversight.

Name

Cuero Independent School Dist

Legal name

Cuero Independent School District

Website

https://cueroisd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Cuero Independent School District is a public K-12 school district in Cuero, Texas, operating four campuses and serving district residents. Funded by local property taxes, state aid, and federal grants, it provides comprehensive academic, athletic, and student support services including a regional Special Education Cooperative.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Fine Arts Schools (61161)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Special education programs
• School food services
• Student transportation
• Academic instruction services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cuero, Texas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Local Tax Revenue: Public school district funded primarily through local property taxes. District adopts annual tax rates and budgets approved through board process.
2. State Funding: Texas Education Agency state funding for public schools based on average daily attendance and other formulas.
3. Federal Grants: Federal funding including ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) grants for COVID-19 recovery and educational programs.
4. Food Services Revenue: Meal program revenue from adult/visitor meal sales. District operates Community Eligibility Program (CEP) providing free meals to students. Adult breakfast $3.55, lunch $5.40.
5. Facilities Rental: Rental fees for Performing Arts Center ($150/hour with 4-hour minimum) and other facilities including gym and board room.
6. Personnel Fees: Charges for PAC technicians, security officers, custodians, and administrators for facility events at $25-$35/hour.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cuero Independent School District operates four public school campuses (John C. French Elementary, Hunt Elementary, Cuero Junior High, Cuero High School) providing pre-K through 12th-grade education in Cuero, Texas. Core offerings include academic instruction across all grade levels, special education and related therapy services, athletics and fine arts programs, full-time campus nursing and mental health support, free meals through the Community Eligibility Program, student transportation, library services, and a 775-seat Performing Arts Center available to community renters.

Product overview

Cuero Independent School Dist operates as a traditional public school district with a platform-plus-services architecture. The district offers educational programs through four schools: John C. French Elementary, Hunt Elementary, Cuero Junior High, and Cuero High School. Core academic programs are supplemented by specialized departments including Athletics, Band, Choir, and a professional Performing Arts Center (PAC) with professional-grade technical equipment. Support services include Library Services, Food Services (operating under CEP for free meals), Health Services with campus nurses, Special Education with cooperative agreements with regional ISDs, Technology Department for device management and support, Transportation, Curriculum & Instruction, and Special Populations support for emergent bilingual and migrant students. The district uses integrated platforms including Ascender for student information, ClassLink for single sign-on, Google G Suite for student collaboration, and Follett Destiny for library management. The Technology Department manages Chromebooks and provides instructional technology support, while the PAC serves as a community venue for performances and events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Athletics Department Manages school sports programs including football, volleyball, cross country, basketball, powerlifting, baseball, softball, tennis, track and field, and golf for Cuero High School and Junior High students.
• Band Program Music education and performance program for Cuero High School and Junior High students.
• Choir Program Vocal music education program directed by Tertia Cain, serving CHS/CJH students.
• Performing Arts Center (PAC) A professional 775-seat auditorium with professional lighting, sound, rigging systems, and a blackbox theater. Available for district and community event rentals; features include full rigging capabilities and professional-grade production equipment.
• Library Services District-wide library management across four campuses providing access to Follett Destiny catalog, Tumble Books digital books, and audio resources.
• Food Services School meal program operating under the Community Eligibility Program (CEP), providing free breakfast and lunch to all students, plus a summer feeding program. Adult/visitor breakfast $3.55, lunch $5.40.
• Health Services School nursing services across all campuses including health assessments, medication administration, seizure management, allergy action plans, and mental health support including TCHATT telemedicine.
• Special Education Department Comprehensive special education services including evaluations, ARD facilitation, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and educational diagnostics. Serves as the special education cooperative hub for Meyersville ISD, Nursery ISD, and Westhoff ISD.
• Technology Department Technology support and infrastructure including helpdesk support, Chromebook management, network services, and instructional technology assistance, managed by Director Oscar Ray.
• Bus/Transportation Services Student transportation including regular bus service and special needs transportation, managed by Transportation Director Rebecca Johnson.
• Curriculum & Instruction Educational curriculum management including literacy framework, curriculum guides for all campuses, and instructional resources under Deputy Superintendent Kim Fleener.
• Safe & Supportive School Program Multi-tiered support system addressing school climate, social-emotional learning, behavioral health, and crisis prevention; includes TCHATT telemedicine mental health services (up to 10 free counseling sessions per student).
• Special Populations Services Support services for emergent bilingual students, foster/McKinney-Vento, and migrant students, including parent and family engagement activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free meals for all students through Community Eligibility Program
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Integration14 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TCHATT (Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTelemedicine program partnership providing free mental health services to Cuero ISD students and families. Students can receive medication management, psychiatrist appointments, and counseling services (10 sessions) through the program. After sessions, TCHATT helps families transition to long-term services if needed.
• Texas Education Agency (TEA)coreOthersState regulatory agency that oversees Texas public schools. Provides state funding, sets academic standards, and mandates compliance requirements including special education procedures (Senate Bill 139, IDEA), health services (Seizure Management forms), and accountability measures.
• School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) MembersminorOthersBoard-appointed group of parents, community members, school staff, and students working together to improve student health through Coordinated School Health programs. Texas law requires majority of members to be parents not employed by the district.
• Special Education Cooperative DistrictsminorOthersMeyersville ISD, Nursery ISD, and Westhoff ISD participate in Cuero ISD's special education cooperative, sharing access to special education services, staff, and resources managed by Cuero ISD's Special Education Department.
• CBEBC (Coastal Bend Employee Benefits Cooperative)minorOthersInsurance provider cooperative that Cuero ISD uses for employee health benefits. District is enrolled with CBEBC and provides benefit guides through their platform.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Education Service Center Region 3: ESC Region 3 is the regional education service center that Cuero ISD interacts with for shared services, training, and state-mandated support. While not a direct competitor, it is a key institutional counterpart in the regional K-12 ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Hallettsville Independent School District: Hallettsville ISD is a small rural Texas public school district in Lavaca County. Operates a similar K-12 public district model with athletics, fine arts, and CTE programs, serving a comparable student population size in a similar rural Texas community.
• Goliad Independent School District: Goliad ISD is a small rural Texas public school district serving Goliad County with a comparable K-12 multi-campus model and property tax/state funding structure. Similar enrollment scale and small-town community profile make it a direct comparability peer.
• Yoakum Independent School District: Yoakum ISD is a small rural Texas public school district in Lavaca/DeWitt counties near Cuero. It serves K-12 students across multiple campuses with a similar public funding model and comparable extracurricular programming, including athletics and fine arts.
• Gonzales Independent School District: Gonzales ISD is a similarly sized rural Texas public school district located in Gonzales, Texas, serving the Gonzales County area. It operates multiple K-12 campuses on a comparable public school district model funded primarily by local property taxes and state funding through the Texas Education Agency, making it a direct structural peer.
• Karnes City Independent School District: Karnes City ISD is a small rural Texas public school district in Karnes County, operating K-12 campuses with a directly comparable funding model, scale, and rural Texas community profile. Comparable in extracurricular offerings and administrative structure.
• Edna Independent School District: Edna ISD is a small rural Texas public school district in Jackson County, serving K-12 students with a comparable multi-campus structure and Texas Education Agency funding model. Operates on similar scale and offers analogous extracurricular programs.

Regional players

• Victoria Independent School District: Victoria ISD is a larger but geographically close Texas public school district serving the Victoria metropolitan area. Operates the same Texas Education Agency funding and accountability model but at a meaningfully larger scale, making it a useful regional benchmark.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries5 records

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