La Grange District 105

What La Grange District 105 does

La Grange School District 105 (DBA "D105") is a public K-8 school district operating under Illinois state jurisdiction, serving students from preschool through 8th grade across the communities of La Grange, Hodgkins, and Countryside. The district operates five physical school buildings — Gurrie Middle School (grades 7-8), Hodgkins Elementary, Ideal Elementary, Seventh Avenue Elementary, and Spring Avenue Elementary — with the district office headquartered at 701 S. Seventh Ave, La Grange, Illinois. Enrollment is geographically restricted to district boundaries and conducted online through the PowerSchool Parent Portal. The district is government-owned and governed by an elected School Board, with no parent company and no private ownership structure.

The district's core offering is comprehensive K-8 education supplemented by a portfolio of specialized programs: Preschool (ECE and Preschool For All), the CONNECT summer learning program, Advanced Academics (Advanced ELA, Accelerated Math), Student Services (special education via LADSE partnership, ELL supporting 27 home languages, 504, social work, psychology), a 1:1 Chromebook program serving approximately 1,500 devices, athletics and extracurricular activities, library/media services, and health services. The underlying technology stack consists of standard K-12 SaaS platforms — PowerSchool for student information, ParentSquare for school-to-home communications with translation support, RevTrak for fee and meal payments, and Clever/ClassLink for student single sign-on — integrated with Google Workspace and Microsoft 365. A dedicated four-person Technology Services department handles device support, database administration, network administration, and IT security.

Revenue is derived primarily from local property taxes, supplemented by Illinois state education funding and federal grants, with ancillary user-fee revenue from annual registration ($35-$100 per student), a $25 annual technology fee, $3.20-$4.15 meal prices via the Gourmet Gorilla contract, and Chromebook bag fees. Operational partnerships span transportation (First Student Inc.), before/after-school care (Right At School), food service (Gourmet Gorilla), special education collaboration (LADSE), mental health (Pillars Community Services), and health education (Candor Health). Pricing is publicly disclosed but specific revenue and budget figures are not made available on the district's public-facing materials.

Name

La Grange District 105

Legal name

La Grange School District 105

Website

https://d105.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

La Grange School District 105 is an Illinois public K-8 school district operating five schools (four elementary, one middle) across La Grange, Hodgkins, and Countryside, serving approximately 1,500 students with a 1:1 Chromebook program, ELL services across 27 languages, special education, and summer learning programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Education (K-8 Public School District)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Child Care Services (624410), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA), Full-Day Nursery Programs (EDACACAD), Behavioral Intervention & PBIS Supports (Tiered, Gen Ed) (EDAJAGAL)

Keywords

• K-8 public education
• Elementary school services
• Special education programs
• English language learning
• Student transportation services

Headquarters

HQ city

La Grange, Illinois

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Primary revenue source for the district. Local taxes constitute the majority of district revenue. Tax levy requests are made through local property taxes with specific allocations for expenses such as special education, transportation, and maintenance.
2. State and Federal Funding: State and federal funding constitutes a portion of district revenue alongside local taxes.
3. Registration and Technology Fees: Registration fees charged to families: Half-Day Kindergarten $35.00, Kindergarten through 6th Grade $75.00, Grades 7-8 $100.00. Additional fees include Chromebook bag ($15.00 for new students in grades 3-8) and annual technology fee ($25.00 K-8).
4. Food Service Revenue: District food service program offers breakfast ($3.20) and lunch ($4.15) through contracted provider Gourmet Gorilla. Pre-paid lunch plans are managed through RevTrak web store.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

La Grange District 105 is a public K-8 school district operating four neighborhood elementary schools (Hodgkins, Ideal, Seventh Avenue, Spring Avenue) and one middle school (Gurrie) serving the La Grange, Hodgkins, and Countryside communities in Illinois. The district delivers standard curriculum and instruction for preschool through 8th grade, supplemented by special education, English language learner services, advanced academics, athletics, food service, transportation, and before/after school care through community partners.

Product overview

La Grange District 105 is a K-8 public school district serving the La Grange, Hodgkins, and Countryside communities in Illinois. The district operates five schools (four elementary schools and one middle school) and provides a comprehensive educational ecosystem built around its core K-8 instructional program. The district's product portfolio centers on District 105 Core K-8 Education supplemented by specialized programs including Preschool Programs (Early Childhood Education and Preschool For All), the CONNECT Summer Learning Program, Athletics/Extracurricular Activities, Student Services (Special Education, ELL, 504, counseling), a 1:1 Chromebook Program, Health Services, Library & Media Services, Advanced Academics, and Before/After School Child Care through Right At School. Key technology platforms include PowerSchool for student information, ParentSquare for communications, Clever/ClassLink for single sign-on, and RevTrak for payments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• District 105 Core K-8 Education Core instructional and academic services for kindergarten through 8th grade across Gurrie Middle School (grades 7-8), Hodgkins Elementary, Ideal Elementary, Seventh Avenue Elementary, and Spring Avenue Elementary, including curriculum delivery, instruction, and academic assessment for district-resident students.
• Preschool Programs (ECE and PFA) Early childhood education programs at Hodgkins Elementary for children ages 3-5, including Early Childhood Education (ECE) for children with developmental delays and Preschool For All (PFA) for at-risk preschoolers, with multiple morning and afternoon sessions.
• Student Services Comprehensive support services including Special Education (IEP services delivered in Least Restrictive Environment), Section 504 accommodations, English Language Learners programming, School Psychology, Speech-Language Pathology, Social Work, and Homeless Liaison services, delivered in partnership with LADSE.
• CONNECT Summer Learning Program District-created summer learning program offering in-person learning experiences, Open Library programming, Family Game Night, Family Build Night, Storywalk, and online resources through Clever portal to address summer learning regression.
• Athletics and Extracurricular Activities Wide variety of clubs, sports, and enrichment opportunities at Gurrie Middle School with late bus service for activities ending before 4:00 p.m., under Athletic Director Mrs. Suzy Ray.
• 1:1 Chromebook Program District-wide 1:1 device initiative providing Chromebooks to students in grades 3-8, with grades 6-8 required to bring devices to school daily and take them home each night. Includes content filtering for school and home use per the Children's Internet Protection Act.
• Health Services School nursing services at each building including medication administration, health screenings, emergency action plans for allergies/asthma/diabetes/seizures, and health documentation compliance. Food service program provided through contracted partner Gourmet Gorilla.
• Library and Media Services School library learning centers with collection development procedures, Open Library summer programming, and resources supporting curriculum and independent reading across the district's schools.
• Advanced Academics Program Gifted and talented programming including Advanced ELA and Accelerated Math placement with appeals process, identification for flexible group enrichment, and scholarships through IAGC for enrichment opportunities.
• Before/After School Child Care Before and after-school care provided at all district schools through partnership with Right At School, including kindergarten-specific care options and financial assistance programs for families.
• Student Transportation Services Bus service provided through First Student Inc. for students living more than 1.5 miles from school or requiring crossing of serious safety hazards such as railroad tracks, with late bus available for activities ending before 4:00 p.m.
• Food Services (Breakfast and Lunch) Breakfast ($3.20) and lunch ($4.15) meals provided through contracted partner Gourmet Gorilla, meeting USDA and Illinois State Board of Education regulations, with plant-based meal options per Illinois Public Act 102-0761. Managed through RevTrak web store.

Quantifiable outcome

• CONNECT Program addresses summer learning regression documented across all district schools and socio-economic levels
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• First Student Inc.coreOthersBus transportation service provider for District 105. Provides bus service for students who live more than 1.5 miles from school or need to cross serious safety hazards. Located at 6110 E. Avenue with phone (708-352-9050).
• Right At SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides before and after-school care programs at all District 105 schools. Operating as an external childcare provider serving district families with enrollment options and financial assistance available.
• Gourmet GorillacoreOthersFood service provider contracted by District 105. Provides breakfast and lunch meals meeting USDA and Illinois State Board of Education regulations. Offers plant-based meal options per Illinois Public Act 102-0761.
• ParentSquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationSchool-to-home communication platform used as the primary communication tool for District 105. Provides mass notifications, two-way messaging with translation, calendar features, and mobile apps for families.
• PowerSchoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent Information System used for enrollment, attendance tracking, grade management, and parent portal access. Parents use PowerSchool Parent Portal for viewing student records and lunch balances.
• La Grange Area Department of Special Education (LADSE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing child find activities to identify students needing special education services. District 105 provides services under IDEA and Section 504 in Least Restrictive Environment through this collaboration.
• D105 Connections CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily community center bringing D105 families together through classes, events, and donations. Located at d105connections.net with programs like Family Game Night and Family Build Night.
• Diaz GroupminorOthersLawn care provider for District 105 facilities. Scheduled fertilizer application dates posted to notify students and staff per Illinois Lawn Care Products Application and Notice Act.
• Pillars Community ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for social work and mental health resources. Collaborates with district social workers for Erin's Law implementation and student mental health support services.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• PowerSchool: Student information system vendor used by D105 and by the vast majority of US K-12 districts. Not a competitor but a critical infrastructure layer — relevant for understanding D105's technology stack and comparable operational constraints.
• Right At School: Before- and after-school care provider that operates on D105 campuses and partners with hundreds of K-8 districts nationally. Not a peer in the operating sense, but its footprint shapes D105's childcare economics and family retention dynamics.

Regional players

• Countryside School District 105 (Hinsdale): Not to be confused with D105's Ideal Elementary location — Hinsdale High School District 86 serves the same region at the secondary level and is the natural receiving district for D105 graduates. Comparable as a public school entity operating in the same western suburban Chicago geography.

Direct peers

• Western Springs School District 101: K-8 public school district serving Western Springs, Illinois. Comparable suburban Cook County district with similar property-tax funding base, K-8 structure, and overlapping feeder patterns into Lyons Township High School.
• Brookfield-La Grange Park District 95: K-8 public school district serving Brookfield and La Grange Park. Closely comparable in scale, demographics, and grade configuration; direct competitor for in-district families living near D105 boundaries.
• Lyons School District 103: K-8 public school district in Lyons Township serving a more economically and linguistically diverse population. Comparable as a K-8 district in the same township, with more extensive ELL programs and similar Illinois state funding structure.
• Riverside School District 96: K-8 public school district serving Riverside, Illinois. Comparable suburban Cook County K-8 district with similar property-tax-funded structure and community-oriented delivery model.
• Pleasantdale School District 107: K-8 public school district serving Burr Ridge and parts of La Grange. Closest geographic and structural peer — similar enrollment scale, suburban Chicago demographics, and K-8 grade configuration.
• Indian Springs School District 109: K-8 public school district serving parts of Justice and Bridgeview in southwest suburban Cook County. Comparable K-8 structure and ELL-heavy demographics; useful peer for benchmarking ELL service delivery.
• La Grange Highlands School District 106: Immediately adjacent K-8 public school district serving the La Grange Highlands area. Operates a similar small-district model with neighborhood elementary schools feeding a single middle school, comparable demographics, and overlapping community footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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