Escambia County Public Schools

What Escambia County Public Schools does

Escambia County Public Schools (ECPS) is a Florida public school district headquartered in Pensacola that provides K-12 education to all school-age residents of Escambia County. The district is governed by an elected five-member School Board under Superintendent Keith Leonard, with Deputy Superintendent Shenna Payne and Assistant Superintendents overseeing Curriculum & Instruction (Denny Wilson), Finance & Business Services (Terry St. Cyr), Human Resource Services (Kelly Krostag), and Operations (Shawn Dennis). ECPS operates a network of 53+ schools — 32 elementary, 8 middle, 7 high, and 6 alternative education campuses — supplemented by George Stone Technical College for career/technical training and the Escambia Virtual Academy for online learners.

The district's core product portfolio spans traditional K-12 instruction, Exceptional Student Education (ESE) for students with disabilities, ESOL for English language learners, Career Academies offering industry certifications, specialized programs (New Media Academy at Pine Forest High School, Marine Service Technology at George Stone Technical College), and alternative education pathways (Success Academy, Acceleration Academy, Achieve Academy). Technology infrastructure is built on a layered third-party vendor stack: FOCUS Student Information System for enrollment and parent portal access, Canvas LMS for online coursework, Skyward for finance/HR/student records, Kronos for workforce management, Google Workspace for staff productivity, Linewize for web filtering, Nutrislice for food services, and Finalsite for the public-facing website.

Revenue derives almost entirely from government sources: Florida state education funding (FEFP), local property tax millage, federal categorical grants (Title I, IDEA, Title II, Title III), federal Impact Aid compensating for tax-exempt military installations (notably Naval Air Station Pensacola), National School Lunch Program reimbursement, and modest facility rental income. Tuition is not charged to district residents. The district holds an "A" grade from the Florida Department of Education, has been recognized by Yamaha as the top US school for marine service technology job placement, and maintains core partnerships with NAS Pensacola, University of West Florida, Pensacola State College, Take Stock in Children, and Pace Center for Girls.

Name

Escambia County Public Schools

Legal name

The School Board of Escambia County

Website

https://escambiaschools.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Escambia County Public Schools is a Florida public K-12 school district headquartered in Pensacola, serving school-age residents across Escambia County through 53+ schools, George Stone Technical College, and the Escambia Virtual Academy, funded by state, local, and federal government sources.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH), Immigrant/Integration Language Programs (ESL/ESOL, Civics-Integrated) (EDAMAFAK), Community & Adult Education (Municipal/Community Schools) (EDAAAEAB)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• School district services
• Special education programs
• Career technical training
• Virtual learning programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Pensacola, Florida

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding (State/Local/Federal): Public school district funded primarily through Florida state education funding, local property taxes, and federal grants including Title I, IDEA, and various categorical programs. Revenue is appropriated annually through the legislative process and distributed by the Florida Department of Education.
2. Federal Grants: Grant funding from federal sources including Title I (disadvantaged students), IDEA (special education), Title II (teacher quality), Title III (English language learners), and various other federal education programs.
3. Food Services: School nutrition program revenue from student meals, federal reimbursement programs (NSLP), and a la carte sales.
4. Facilities and Rental Fees: Revenue from facility rentals, stadium usage, and community use of school facilities.
5. Impact Aid: Federal Impact Aid program compensating local school districts for lost revenue due to tax-exempt federal property (military installations such as NAS Pensacola).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Escambia County Public Schools operates the public K-12 education system for Escambia County, Florida, providing tuition-free instruction across approximately 53 elementary, middle, high, and alternative schools. Core offerings include traditional K-12 academic programs, exceptional student education (ESE), English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), career and technical education through George Stone Technical College, virtual instruction via Escambia Virtual Academy, and ancillary student services such as food services, transportation, and athletics.

Product overview

Escambia County Public Schools operates as a traditional public school district offering a comprehensive K-12 education system. The district provides educational services through a network of elementary schools (32), middle schools (8), high schools (7), and alternative schools including George Stone Technical College and Escambia Virtual Academy. The district's product portfolio includes career-focused Career Academies offering industry certifications, specialized vocational programs such as Marine Service Technology and New Media Academy, and support services including Exceptional Student Education (ESE), ESOL language programs, and the Take Stock in Children mentorship initiative. The district also provides technology-enabled educational services through the FOCUS Student Information System, enabling parent portals, enrollment management, and school-to-home communications. Alternative education options include Success Academy, Acceleration Academy, and virtual learning through Escambia Virtual Academy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Traditional K-12 Education

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Take Stock in Children of Escambia CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMentorship and scholarship program providing at-risk students with mentors, academic support, and scholarship opportunities. The Escambia County Public Schools Foundation administers the program connecting community mentors with students.
• Naval Air Station PensacolacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMilitary partnership serving children of military personnel stationed at NAS Pensacola. Includes school liaison officer, military-focused programs, and support for military-connected students and families.
• Pace Center for GirlscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHolistic program for girls providing behavioral support, academic services, and wraparound care for middle and high school girls who have not succeeded in traditional school settings.
• University of West FloridaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local university for dual enrollment, advisory board participation, and teacher preparation programs. Dr. David Williams serves on UWF College of Business advisory board.
• Yamaha (Marine Service Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeorge Stone Technical College recognized by Yamaha as top US school for marine service technology job placement. Program provides training aligned with Yamaha industry standards and certification.
• Voices United in EducationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPodcast partnership producing weekly episodes featuring ECPS programs, educators, students, and community partners to showcase educational opportunities and district achievements.
• Business Partners / Partners In EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity business partnership program connecting local businesses with schools for mentoring, resources, and support. Part of Community Involvement Office programs.
• Florida Department of EducationcoreOthersRegulatory oversight relationship providing state funding, accountability requirements, certification standards, and programmatic guidance for all Florida school districts.
• Pensacola State CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community college partnership for dual enrollment, technical program articulation, and educator preparation. Multiple board members and administrators have ties to PSC.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Lee County School District: Larger Southwest Florida district with similar Florida per-pupil funding exposure and strong technical college program emphasis. Useful scale peer though materially bigger than ECPS.
• Pinellas County Schools: Larger Florida Gulf Coast district with a substantially bigger K-12 footprint. Comparable in governance structure (elected school board, Florida DOE oversight) but operates at greater scale with broader program offerings.
• Duval County Public Schools: Largest Florida Northeast district (Jacksonville) with significant military family base from NAS Jacksonville. Comparable in Florida governance framework and military-linked enrollment, though far larger in scale.

Direct peers

• Santa Rosa County District Schools: Adjacent Florida panhandle district of similar size and rural-suburban profile, operating K-12 schools with comparable funding mix and military family exposure from neighboring bases. Closest geographic and demographic comparable to ECPS.
• Alachua County Public Schools: Gainesville-area Florida district of comparable enrollment scale with a strong university partnership (University of Florida) that mirrors ECPS's UWF relationship. Similar demographic and program profile.
• Bay District Schools: Mid-sized Florida panhandle district (Panama City area) operating a similar K-12 network with Tyndall AFB exposure. Comparable in scale, funding mix, and military-linked enrollment dynamics.
• Volusia County Schools: Mid-sized Florida district with similar K-12 footprint and a comparable mix of traditional, charter, and alternative schools. Direct operational comparable on school choice dynamics.
• Brevard Public Schools: Florida Space Coast district of somewhat larger scale with substantial technical/vocational pathways and military exposure (Patrick SFB, Cape Canaveral). Closest large-district peer in CTE emphasis.
• Okaloosa County School District: Florida panhandle district serving a population of similar scale with substantial Eglin AFB and Hurlburt Field military family enrollment and Impact Aid. Comparable size, governance, and military-dependent revenue structure.
• Leon County Schools: Mid-sized North Florida district anchored by Tallahassee with comparable student population size, broad K-12 program mix, and similar Florida per-pupil funding dynamics. State capital peer with overlapping program structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/escambia-county-public-schools

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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