Curwensville Area School District

What Curwensville Area School District does

Curwensville Area School District (CASD) is a public K-12 school district headquartered at 650 Beech Street in Curwensville, Pennsylvania, delivering tuition-free public education to resident students across a single consolidated campus. The district operates two schools: Curwensville Area Elementary School (grades K-6) and Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School (grades 7-12), employing approximately 50+ teachers and administrators under the motto "Together Inspiring Dedication to Excellence," with athletic teams branded as the Golden Tide. Administrative leadership includes an elementary principal (Dr. S. Franson), a high school principal (Mr. J. Bennett), and an assistant high school principal (Mrs. S. Danver).

The district's service portfolio combines standard K-12 academic instruction with supplemental programs including Title I reading and math intervention, an Art Engagement Family Program, K-6 swimming instruction in physical education, an Envirothon environmental education program, summer meal services addressing food insecurity, and Golden Tide athletics. The technology stack consists entirely of commonly adopted third-party K-12 ed-tech tooling: Google Workspace for Education for productivity and communication, the Sapphire student information system for grading and records, the Clever single sign-on platform for application access, and Renaissance Learning's assessment suite (Accelerated Reader, Freckle, Star) for literacy and math instruction. Public-facing digital communications are delivered via the SchoolBlocks/SchoolFeed platform. The district holds a statutory monopoly on public K-12 instruction within its geographic boundaries.

As a Pennsylvania government entity, CASD is funded through a tri-stream revenue model consisting of local property taxes, Pennsylvania Department of Education state aid allocations, and federal program grants (Title I, Title II, Title IV). Enrollment is residency-based and education is provided at no direct cost to families. Operational partnerships include Cen Clear for preschool pipeline development, Penn Highlands for higher-education and vocational instruction at the high school, Central Intermediate Unit #10 for regional education services, and ESS/Source4Teachers for substitute staffing. The district was recognized with the Reader's Choice Award for BEST PUBLIC SCHOOL.

Name

Curwensville Area School District

Legal name

Curwensville Area School District

Website

https://curwensville.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Curwensville Area School District is a small rural Pennsylvania public K-12 school district operating an elementary school (K-6) and junior/senior high school (7-12), delivering tuition-free public education to resident students funded by local property taxes, state aid, and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Elementary school services
• Secondary education programs
• Title I federal programs
• Community school district

Headquarters

HQ city

Curwensville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State Education Funding: Primary funding from Pennsylvania Department of Education allocations based on student enrollment and district characteristics
2. Federal Programs: Funding from federal programs including Title I (targeted assistance for elementary), Title II (professional development), and Title IV (student support and academic enrichment)
3. Local Tax Revenue: Local property taxes and other local revenue sources fund district operations as a public school entity
4. Title I Services: Federal Title I targeted assistance program providing reading and math specialists to support student achievement

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Curwensville Area School District is a public K-12 school district delivering comprehensive education to students in the Curwensville area of Pennsylvania through two facilities: an Elementary School (grades K-6) and a Junior/Senior High School (grades 7-12). The district provides core academic instruction, Title I supplemental support for reading and mathematics, special education, gifted education, athletics, summer meals, and college/career preparation including vocational partnerships.

Product overview

Curwensville Area School District is a public K-12 educational institution operating two schools: Curwensville Area Elementary School (grades K-6) and Curwensville Area Junior-Senior High School (grades 7-12). The district delivers core academic instruction supplemented by Title I intervention programs, special education services, vocational partnerships (Penn Highlands), enrichment programs (art, music, PE, swimming), and athletics. The district utilizes SchoolBlocks/SchooFeed platform for its digital presence and integrates with Sapphire (student information system), Clever (single sign-on), Google Workspace, and Renaissance assessment tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Curwensville Area Elementary School (Grades K-6) Public elementary education for grades K-6, providing foundational core academics, special education services, Title I supplemental support, gifted education, art, music, physical education, and swimming instruction to resident students in the Curwensville area.
• Curwensville Area Junior-Senior High School (Grades 7-12) Public secondary education for grades 7-12, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum in core subjects, science, social studies, mathematics, English, Spanish, technology education, music, art, college and career preparation, vocational partnerships with Penn Highlands, athletics, and graduation preparation.
• Title I Program Federally funded supplemental academic support program targeting elementary students who need additional help with reading and mathematics, implemented via a 'targeted' method of assistance at the elementary school.
• Summer Meals Program Nutrition program providing meals to students during summer months (June, July, and August) to address food insecurity and support student wellbeing during school breaks.
• Athletics Program (Golden Tide) Comprehensive athletic program for secondary school students featuring Golden Tide teams across multiple sports including wrestling and basketball, with dedicated coaching staff and facilities.
• Art Engagement Family Program Elementary-level family engagement art program that connects students and families through creative activities and cultural enrichment.
• Cen Clear Preschool Program Early childhood preschool partnership with Cen Clear providing preschool opportunities to support kindergarten readiness and a pathway for future student enrollment at the elementary school.

Quantifiable outcome

• Summer Meals program provided to support student nutrition during July and August

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Cen ClearminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCen Clear preschool program partners with the elementary school for early childhood recruitment and coordination, providing a pathway for future student enrollment and supporting early childhood education continuity.
• Penn HighlandsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPenn Highlands instructors provide instruction at the high school, expanding educational offerings for students through partnership with higher education institution.
• Central Intermediate Unit #10coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIU #10 provides substitute teacher training and support services to the district. As a regional educational service agency, CIU #10 supports school operations and professional development.
• ESS/Source4TeacherscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThird-party staffing service that employs and manages substitute teachers for the district. District partners with ESS/Source4Teachers to fulfill substitute teacher requirements through their platform and training programs.
• ClevercoreTechnology or IntegrationEducation technology platform providing single sign-on access to educational applications. District uses Clever to manage student and staff access to various digital learning tools including Renaissance Learning, G Suite, and other educational resources.
• Renaissance LearningcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides Accelerated Reader (AR), Freckle, and Star assessment platforms used for reading comprehension development, adaptive learning, and formative assessment across the elementary school.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bellefonte Area School District: Central PA public K-12 district serving similar rural-adjacent communities in Centre County. Comparable district structure with overlapping vendor relationships (CIU #10 region).
• Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District: Public K-12 school district serving rural communities in central PA. Comparable scale and rural character with similar student demographics and reliance on state and federal education funding.
• Moshannon Valley School District: Small rural Pennsylvania K-12 district located in the same central PA region. Comparable size, rural character, and operational footprint to Curwensville.
• Keystone Central School District: Central PA public K-12 district serving rural Clinton County communities. Comparable rural Pennsylvania district with similar funding structure and demographic profile.
• Harmony Area School District: Small rural PA K-12 district in the Clearfield County region. Comparable scale and demographic profile to Curwensville, facing similar rural enrollment and funding dynamics.
• Clearfield Area School District: Public K-12 school district serving Clearfield County, PA—same county as Curwensville. Comparable rural Pennsylvania district structure with similar funding mix and student demographics, making it the closest direct peer.

Regional players

• Penn Highlands Community College: Regional Pennsylvania community college that provides dual-enrollment instructors to Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School, comparable as a post-secondary education provider serving the same regional student base.

Others

• ESS Source4Teachers: Substitute teacher staffing vendor that employs and manages substitute teachers for Curwensville and a large number of similar PA K-12 districts, serving as a key operational infrastructure provider.
• Renaissance Learning: Education technology vendor providing Accelerated Reader, Freckle, and Star assessment platforms used by Curwensville and many similar small PA K-12 districts as a core instructional tool.

Broad incumbents

• Central Intermediate Unit #10: Regional educational service agency that provides shared services—including substitute teacher training—to Curwensville and multiple other PA K-12 districts in the central PA region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/curwensvillesd
• Facebookfacebook.com/curwensville
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/curwensville-area-sd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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