What Delano Union School District does

Delano Union School District (DUSD) is a public K-8 school district headquartered in Delano, California, serving approximately 6,200 students in Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade across 12 school sites. The district operates a portfolio of programs including three charter academies under district authorization: Cecil Avenue Math & Science Academy, Del Vista Math and Science Academy, and Nueva Vista Language Academy. Core service offerings include Gifted and Talented Education (GATE), special education, mental health services via the MTSS framework, after-school programs, student support services for foster and homeless youth, and health services. DUSD's flagship initiative is Promise 180, a district-wide attendance improvement program built on the motto "Every School Day Counts" that earned a 2024 Golden Bell Award from CSBA.

The district's technology stack is built entirely on third-party K-12 SaaS platforms rather than proprietary systems. Core platforms include Google Workspace for Education (Gmail, Drive, Classroom), ClassLink for single sign-on, Aeries for student information and gradebook management, Lightspeed for classroom management, Zoom for remote learning, Frontline Education for substitute teacher management, and Finalsite for the district website. Operational systems include Simbli for board governance, Quality Bidders for contractor prequalification, AlertLine and Sprigeo for safety reporting, and Google Forms for data collection.

DUSD is a publicly funded government entity, not a commercial enterprise. Revenue derives from the California Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), local property taxes, Education Protection Account funds, and one-time capital from voter-approved bonds, most recently the $41.8 million Measure J approved in November 2024 for facility improvements. Educational services are provided free of charge to students. The district is governed by an elected five-member Board of Trustees under Superintendent Rosalina Rivera.

Name

Delano Union School District

Legal name

Delano Union School District

Website

https://duesd.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Delano Union School District is a public K-8 school district in Delano, California, serving approximately 6,200 students across 12 school sites, including three charter academies focused on STEM and language immersion. The district is funded through California's LCFF, local property taxes, and voter-approved bonds.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Public Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Charter Alternative & At-Risk Schools (Continuation, Credit Recovery, Juvenile) (EDAJACAE)

Keywords

• K-8 public education
• Charter school academies
• Special education services
• Gifted talented education
• Student support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Delano

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State Funding (LCFF): Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) state funding as the primary revenue source for public education operations.
2. Property Tax Revenue: Local property tax revenues supporting school district operations.
3. Bond Measures: $41.8 million Measure J school facilities bond approved November 2024 for facility improvements, repairs, and upgrades.
4. Education Protection Account (EPA): State funding from Proposition 30/55 for teacher salaries and educational programs, subject to board approval.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Delano Union School District operates 12 TK-8 public school sites in Delano, California, serving approximately 6,200 students with free comprehensive public education. Core offerings include traditional elementary and middle school instruction, three charter academies focused on math/science and language immersion, gifted and talented education, special education, mental health services, after-school programs, and the district-wide Promise 180 attendance improvement initiative.

Product overview

Delano Union School District is a TK-8 public school district serving approximately 6,200 students in Delano, California, operating twelve school sites. The district offers a portfolio of specialized programs including three charter academies: Cecil Avenue Math & Science Academy and Del Vista Math & Science Academy (focused on STEM), and Nueva Vista Language Academy (bilingual education). Core educational programs include Gifted and Talented Education (GATE), Physical Education and After School Programs, Special Education, Student Support Services, and mental health services. The district's unifying initiative is Promise 180, promoting daily attendance as the foundation for academic success. The district utilizes student information systems (Aeries), learning management tools (Google Classroom), and various operational platforms to deliver educational services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Promise 180: District initiative focused on improving student attendance and ensuring every school day counts.

Products and services

• K-8 School Sites Twelve TK-8 school sites providing free public education to approximately 6,200 students in Delano, California, including elementary and middle schools.
• Cecil Avenue Math & Science Academy Charter school focused on math and science education serving elementary and middle school grades within the district.
• Del Vista Math & Science Academy Charter school specializing in math and science curriculum for elementary and middle school students within the district.
• Nueva Vista Language Academy Language-focused charter academy offering bilingual education programs for K-8 students within the district.
• Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Gifted and Talented Education program offering enrichment activities and events for identified students across the district.
• Physical Education and After School Programs After-school programs including athletics and expanded learning opportunities for enrolled students.
• Student Support Services Support services for foster youth, homeless youth under McKinney-Vento, and students requiring attendance intervention across the district.
• DUSD Mental Health Services Mental health services delivered through the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework for district students.
• Special Education Special education services providing support for students with disabilities in compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
• Health Services Comprehensive health services including health screenings, immunizations, and wellness programs for district students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Remarkable academic recovery - improved beyond pre-pandemic math levels according to Stanford and Harvard researchers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• California Department of EducationcoreOthersState education department providing funding oversight, LCAP guidance, and special education services through SELPA.
• Google Workspace for EducationcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistrict uses Google Workspace including Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Classroom for educational technology.
• ClassLinkcoreTechnology or IntegrationSingle sign-on platform used by students and staff to access educational applications.
• AeriescoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system used for gradebook, attendance, and parent/student portals.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Edison School District: Small Kern County K-8 district operating in a comparable rural/small-city footprint. Similar enrollment size and revenue structure make it a like-for-like peer for comparing per-pupil spending, staffing ratios, and program offerings.
• McFarland Unified School District: Adjacent Kern County district explicitly referenced by DUSD board members; serves a comparably sized, predominantly Latino community in the Central Valley. Similar funding model (LCFF + local property tax) and overlapping attendance area make it a natural operational and demographic peer.
• Greenfield Union School District: Kern County K-8 district serving the greater Bakersfield area with comparable elementary/middle school structure and LCFF funding. Operates multiple school sites at similar per-pupil scale and competes for the same regional educator talent pool.
• Wasco Union School District: Neighboring Kern County K-8 public school district serving a similar small Central Valley community. Operates elementary and middle school sites funded through LCFF with comparable charter/academy structures, making it the closest peer in scale, geography, and student demographics.
• Tulare City School District: Central Valley K-8 district in Tulare County with similar student demographics and LCFF reliance. Operates comparable magnet/academy programming and faces parallel facility-modernization pressures, making it relevant for peer benchmarking on curriculum and capital planning.
• Bakersfield City School District: Larger K-8 district in Kern County operating dozens of elementary and middle school sites with the same LCFF funding structure. Provides a scaled-up reference point for DUSD on operations, technology deployment, and central-office staffing.
• Arvin Union School District: Kern County K-8 public school district serving a comparable small-city, predominantly agricultural-community demographic profile. Similar revenue model and capital needs make it a direct comparable for funding per pupil, facility condition, and program portfolio decisions.
• Richland School District: Kern County K-8 district of comparable scale with overlapping LCFF funding dynamics. Relevant as a peer for evaluating small-district operating efficiency and program differentiation strategies.

Broad incumbents

• Kern County Office of Education: County-level education agency that oversees and supports all K-12 districts in Kern County, including DUSD. Provides SELPA special education coordination and is the regulatory/oversight counterpart to DUSD rather than a direct competitor.

Others

• California Department of Education: State-level agency that funds DUSD via LCFF, sets accountability frameworks (LCAP, Distinguished Schools), and coordinates special education through SELPA. Not a peer in the operational sense but the primary regulator and funding partner that defines the district's operating constraints.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/delano-union-school-district

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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