What East Newton School District R6 does

East Newton School District R6 (legal name East Newton R-VI School District) is a public K-12 school district headquartered at 22808 East Highway 86, Granby, Missouri, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade across Newton County, Missouri. The district operates three campuses: East Newton High School (grades 9-12), Granby Campus (K-8), and Triway Campus (PK-8), with 59 employees on staff. The district is governed by an elected Board of Education and operates as a political subdivision of the State of Missouri under oversight of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).

The district's technology stack is built entirely on third-party educational software platforms rather than proprietary technology. Core systems include Infinite Campus as the Student Information System (handling gradebook, attendance, scheduling, and parent/student portals), Google Classroom for instruction, SchoolCafe for food services management, Renaissance Learning for Star Testing, Benchmark Education for literacy, Follett Destiny for library cataloging, Lumen Touch Bright SPED for special education/IEP management, Vector Solutions for staff training, and PowerSchool for applicant tracking. The district also offers virtual learning via MOCAP (Missouri Course Access and Virtual School Program) and on-site dental services through Big Smiles.

The district's business model is fully publicly funded with no tuition charged to district residents. Revenue is generated from local property taxes, state per-pupil funding through DESE, and federal grants including Title I, Title II, IDEA, and school improvement programs. The district provides ancillary services at no cost (A+ Program for college preparation, special education services, transportation) and offers optional student accident insurance through K&K Insurance. Enrollment is managed through Infinite Campus's online registration system, and the district's marketing channels are limited to its official website, Facebook, YouTube, and SchoolMessenger notifications targeting families within its geographic boundaries.

Name

East Newton School District R6

Legal name

East Newton R-VI School District

Website

https://eastnewton.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

East Newton School District R6 is a public K-12 school district in Granby, Missouri, serving PK-12 students across three campuses (high school, Granby K-8, Triway PK-8) via publicly funded government education programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• School district services
• Special education programs
• Student information systems
• School transportation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Granby

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Government-funded public K-12 education provided at no direct cost to students. Revenue generated from local property taxes, state per-pupil funding (DESE), and federal grants including Title I, Title II, IDEA, and school improvement programs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

East Newton School District R6 is a public K-12 school district providing free education to pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students across three campuses in Newton County, Missouri. Its core offerings include academic instruction, special education services under IDEA, career and technical education pathways, athletics and extracurricular activities, food and transportation services, health services, and the A+ scholarship program for college preparation. The district also provides the Parents As Teachers early childhood family education program for prenatal to pre-kindergarten families.

Product overview

East Newton School District R6 operates as a public school district with a platform-based approach using multiple third-party educational software systems. The district consists of three school campuses (East Newton High School, Granby Campus, and Triway Campus) serving PK-12 students. The district's core technology infrastructure centers on Infinite Campus as the Student Information System, supplemented by SchoolCafe for food services, virtual learning through MOCAP, and various other educational platforms. The district provides comprehensive educational services including special education, counseling, health services, transportation, athletics, and family support programs like Parents As Teachers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• East Newton High School High school campus serving grades 9-12 with academic programs, athletics, FBLA, DECA, FFA, career pathways, AP courses, and A+ Program participation for college preparation.
• Granby Campus Elementary/middle school campus serving grades K-8 with K-4 and 5-8 programs, parent involvement plan, and grade-appropriate supply lists.
• Triway Campus PK-8 elementary/middle school campus serving students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade with parent involvement plan and supply lists.
• School Nutrition Services District food services including breakfast, lunch programs, CACFP Supper Program, Summer Food Service Program, Summer EBT SuN Bucks, and meal management through SchoolCafe for district students.
• Transportation Services School bus transportation with snow routes and summer school bus route information for district students.
• School Health Services Health services including telehealth, medication administration, medical policies, and district school nurses for student health support.
• Activities and Athletics Athletic programs and extracurricular activities including track, baseball, golf, band, show choir, FBLA, DECA, and FFA organizations.
• Special Education Services Special education services providing FAPE to eligible children with disabilities ages 3-21, including autism, hearing impairment, intellectual disability, and specific learning disabilities, with IEP management via Lumen Touch Bright SPED.
• A+ Program State scholarship program helping students prepare for college and career through mentoring, tutoring, and financial assistance for higher education, with tuition-free college eligibility.
• Parents As Teachers Early childhood family education program providing personal visits, developmental screenings, and group meetings for parents of children from prenatal through pre-kindergarten entry.
• MOCAP Virtual Learning Missouri Course Access and Virtual School Program providing full-time virtual education options for students through state-approved vendors.
• Infinite Campus Student Portal Student Information System portal providing gradebook, attendance, scheduling, and parent/student access for district enrollment and ongoing engagement.
• SchoolCafe Meal Management Online meal payment and management system allowing parents to view balances, make payments, and review meal menus for student food services.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MOCAP (Missouri Course Access and Virtual School Program)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 28 August 2022State virtual education program allowing districts to offer full-time online learning options. Students are enrolled in host virtual schools approved by DESE. East Newton MOCAP contact: Morgan McLees.
• Big SmilesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide dental care services on-site at school. No cost to families with Medicaid/CHIP insurance; private insurance and self-pay options also available.
• Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)coreOthersState regulatory and funding body for Missouri public schools. Oversees curriculum standards (Missouri Learning Standards), school improvement programs (MSIP), and approves programs like MOCAP virtual learning.
• Parents As Teachers National CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly childhood parent education program serving families prenatal to pre-kindergarten. Provides personal visits, developmental screenings, and group meetings. East Newton contact: Rae Mona Robinson (Coordinator/Educator), Olivia Robinson (Parent Educator), 417-472-6882.
• Infinite CampuscoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent Information System (SIS) used for enrollment, gradebook, attendance, scheduling, and parent/student portals. District uses campus student, campus parent, and administrative platforms.
• K&K InsuranceminorOthersStudent Accident Insurance provider selected by district to make coverage available to parents. Coverage purchasable year-round through KandKInsurance.com.
• Missouri Courage2Report (Courage2ReportMO)minorOthersAnonymous tip line for reporting school safety concerns including bullying, harassment, threats. Operated by Missouri State Highway Patrol. Available 24/7 via phone (1-866-748-7047), online, mobile app, and text.
• East Newton UnitedcoreOthersCommunity volunteer organization supporting the school district. Advisory board includes community members, parents, and superintendent Scott Charlton. Contact: Jari Jacobs, 417-472-6279.
• East Newton Charitable FoundationminorOthersPrivate foundation providing charitable support to the school district and its students.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Webb City R-VII School District: Nearby Jasper County district operating a similar multi-campus PK-12 model in southwest Missouri. Comparable in governance structure and funding exposure, but larger in scale.
• Carthage R-9 School District: Mid-sized neighboring Jasper County K-12 district operating under the same Missouri funding framework. Comparable in core programming (A+, FFA, career pathways) but larger in scale.
• Neosho School District R-5: Largest neighboring district in Newton County, MO. Comparable as a public K-12 district operating in the same southwest Missouri labor shed, though significantly larger in enrollment and staffing.

Direct peers

• Sarcoxie R-II School District: Small rural southwest Missouri K-12 district in the same regional labor market. Comparable in student population size, funding model, and reliance on DESE appropriations.
• Liberal R-II School District: Small Barton County, MO district geographically adjacent to the southwest Missouri region. Directly comparable in rural scale, K-12 scope, and public funding dependency.
• Diamond R-IV School District: Adjacent small rural Newton County K-12 district. Highly comparable in scale, governance (elected board), funding model, and student demographics to East Newton R-VI.
• Wheaton R-III School District: Small rural southwest Missouri K-8 district with high school cooperative arrangements. Comparable in size, rural demographics, and DESE funding exposure.
• Seneca R-VII School District: Small neighboring Newton County district serving a similar rural southwest Missouri population. Comparable in campus count, funding structure, and program breadth.
• Exeter R-VI School District: Very small rural Barry/Newton County area K-12 district. Closely comparable in staffing scale, governance, and rural southwest Missouri demographic profile.

Broad incumbents

• Joplin Schools: Larger regional K-12 district in the same southwest Missouri corridor. Overlaps in curriculum standards, career pathways, and virtual learning, but operates at substantially greater scale and program depth.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@eastnewton_school_district
• Facebookfacebook.com/eastnewtonr6
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/east-newton-school-district-r6

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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