East Bernard Independent Sch

What East Bernard Independent Sch does

East Bernard Independent School District (EBISD) is a public K-12 school district headquartered at 723 College in East Bernard, Texas, operating under the Texas Education Agency with locally elected school board governance. The district was founded in 1915 with the establishment of East Bernard High School and currently operates three campuses: East Bernard Elementary School (PK-5), East Bernard Junior High School (6-8), and East Bernard High School (9-12), serving students across Wharton County. Student support staff totals approximately 61 employees across academic, administrative, and operational roles. The mascot is the Brahma and school colors are maroon and white.

The district provides comprehensive K-12 public education including core academic instruction, special education, Title I support at the elementary level, gifted and talented programming, and the Project Lead the Way STEM curriculum at the junior high. Beyond academics, EBISD operates a competitive athletics program (football, basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, track, powerlifting for grades 6-12), a band program (grades 5-12), and approximately ten high school clubs and organizations including FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, NHS, Student Council, Spanish Club, Speech and Drama, and TAFE. Specialized programs include POWER SET, a STEM-focused initiative sponsored by the Nuclear Power Institute at Texas A&M University serving high school girls, and TCHATT, a telemedicine-based mental and behavioral health service addressing depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and behavioral concerns.

EBISD is structured as a government state entity with no private ownership, equity investors, or parent company. Funding flows from three public sources: local property taxes, state foundation funding, and federal grants. The district operates ancillary service lines including cafeteria meal programs (with daily and reduced-price lunch tiers, free student breakfast, and online payment processing via MySchoolBucks), a summer camp program for the 2026 season, and a digital presence powered by Apptegy with iOS and Android apps. The district's communications infrastructure includes an official website, Facebook page, and YouTube channel (@eastbernardisdbrahmas1093).

Name

East Bernard Independent Sch

Legal name

East Bernard Independent School District

Website

https://ebisd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1915

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

East Bernard Independent School District is a public K-12 school district in East Bernard, Texas, founded in 1915, operating three campuses serving pre-kindergarten through 12th grade with academic, athletic, STEM, and behavioral health programming funded by property taxes and state aid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Public school district
• STEM curriculum programs
• Career technical education
• Student support services

Headquarters

HQ city

East Bernard

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

East Bernard Independent School District delivers free public K-12 education across three campuses — Elementary (PK-5), Junior High (6-8), and High School (9-12) — to families in East Bernard, Texas. Core offerings include academic instruction, athletics, band and fine arts, student clubs and organizations, and specialized programs such as POWER SET STEM, Gifted and Talented, and Title I support. Supporting services include cafeteria meal programs with online payment, TCHATT telemedicine mental health services, and seasonal summer camps.

Product overview

East Bernard Independent School District operates as a traditional K-12 public school district with three campus programs: East Bernard Elementary School (PK-5), East Bernard Junior High School (6-8), and East Bernard High School (9-12). The district provides core academic instruction enhanced by specialized programs including a Project Lead the Way STEM curriculum at the junior high, Title I support at the elementary level, and the POWER SET STEM program for high school girls. Beyond academics, the district offers a comprehensive athletic program, band program, and various student clubs and organizations. Supporting services include cafeteria operations with online payment processing, TCHATT telehealth services for student mental health, and seasonal summer camp offerings. The district utilizes Apptegy-powered website infrastructure for communications and operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• East Bernard High School Grades 9-12 secondary education institution offering academic courses, athletics, band, and various student organizations and clubs. Designed for high school-age students in the East Bernard, TX area.
• East Bernard Junior High School Grades 6-8 middle school providing academic instruction, Project Lead the Way STEM curriculum, athletics, and extracurricular activities. Designed for middle school-age students in the East Bernard, TX area.
• East Bernard Elementary School Grades PK-5 elementary education providing foundational academic instruction, Title I support, and Gifted and Talented programming. Designed for elementary-age students in the East Bernard, TX area.
• School Cafeteria Services Meal preparation and distribution services including breakfast and lunch programs with online payment via MySchoolBucks, managed by Child Nutrition Director Brittany Kaminski. Breakfast is free for all students; lunch prices range from $0.40 (reduced) to $4.50 (employees/adults).
• Summer Camps Various summer camp programs offered to students during the 2026 summer season, providing enrichment activities outside the regular school year for district students.
• Athletics Programs Competitive sports programs including football, basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, track, and powerlifting for students in grades 6-12.
• Band Program Music education and performance program including high school band, jazz band, color guard, and instruction for grades 5-12 under direction of band directors.
• EBHS Clubs and Organizations Student organizations including FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, NHS, Student Council, Spanish Club, Speech and Drama, TAFE, and others for high school students.
• POWER SET Program STEM-focused program for high school girls (grades 11-12) providing mentoring, industry visits, and scholarship opportunities, sponsored by Nuclear Power Institute at Texas A&M University.
• TCHATT Telehealth Services Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine program providing mental/behavioral health support, therapy, and medication management services to students via online sessions at home or at school. Addresses depression, anxiety, behavioral concerns, ADHD, and PTSD.
• Gifted and Talented Program Educational program for academically gifted students providing differentiated instruction and enrichment opportunities across grade levels.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nuclear Power Institute (NPI) at Texas A&M UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNPI sponsors the POWER SET program (Powerful Opportunities for Women Eager and Ready for Science, Engineering and Technology) which provides STEM education and opportunities for high school girls. The partnership includes field trips to Texas A&M University at Galveston, industry visits, and mentoring programs.
• South Texas ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner for POWER SET program providing industry exposure and job shadowing opportunities for students interested in STEM fields.
• WCJC Bay City CampusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWharton County Junior College provides dual credit opportunities and hosts field trips for POWER SET students.
• Texas A&M University at GalvestonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution for Sea Camp field trips and Aggieland Saturday events, providing STEM enrichment opportunities for students.
• Baylor College of MedicineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare-focused partner providing educational opportunities and field trip destinations for students exploring medical careers.
• The Lions Eye Bank of TexasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare industry partner providing field trip opportunities for students interested in medical/healthcare careers.
• ApptegycoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite content management system provider powering the district's official website with modern web design and mobile accessibility features.
• My School BuckscoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline meal payment platform allowing parents to deposit funds into student lunch accounts with 24-hour processing for credit/debit cards.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Boling Independent School District: Rural Wharton County-area public K-12 district with overlapping feeder patterns and similar reliance on agricultural-community property tax revenue.
• Rice Consolidated Independent School District: Small K-12 public district in rural Texas with similar size, grade configuration, and extracurricular portfolio (UIL athletics, band, FFA).
• Brazos Independent School District: Public K-12 district in nearby Waller County, TX serving a comparable rural student population with similar small-district funding dynamics and Texas Education Agency oversight.
• Needville Independent School District: Small public K-12 district in Fort Bend County, TX serving a comparable rural/suburban community with similar athletics, CTE, and extracurricular emphasis.
• El Campo Independent School District: Neighboring public K-12 district in Wharton County, TX, similar rural Texas setting, comparable scale and funding structure, and overlapping student catchment area.
• Wharton Independent School District: Public K-12 district headquartered in Wharton, TX, sharing the same county and similar small-community economics; directly comparable in student programs and funding sources.

Others

• Texas Education Agency: State-level governing body that oversees all Texas ISDs, sets funding formulas, and administers programs like TCHATT that EBISD depends on; essential regulatory counterpart.

Broad incumbents

• Lamar Consolidated Independent School District: Larger suburban Houston-area public K-12 district that draws some students from East Bernard's catchment area; demonstrates how scale and broader programming impact competitive enrollment dynamics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@eastbernardisdbrahmas1093
• Facebookfacebook.com/EBISD
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/east-bernard-independent-sch

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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