Ferguson-Florissant School District

What Ferguson-Florissant School District does

Ferguson-Florissant School District (FFSD) is a publicly funded K-12 school district serving over 9,600 students from PreK through 12th grade across 23 schools in suburban St. Louis, Missouri, operating under the governance of a seven-member elected Board of Education and oversight from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The district operates 7 primary schools, 6 intermediate schools, 2 sixth-grade centers, 3 middle schools, and 4 high schools, including specialized facilities such as the Challenger Learning Center (STEM space simulation), Little Creek Nature Area (environmental education), STEAM Academy at middle and high school levels, and the Innovation School at Cool Valley.

The district's product surface spans standard core academic instruction, course offerings (AP, IB Diploma and Career programs, dual credit), 12 career and technical education pathways including North Tech vocational training, gifted education (PROBE), early childhood programs (Parents as Teachers, free preschool), free breakfast and lunch via 100% Community Eligibility Provision, and the Red Tail Cadet aviation program. Digital infrastructure is built on third-party platforms — Infinite Campus as the student information system, Canvas as the learning management system, a district mobile app, and Hazel Health telemedicine — supported by 15,000 Chromebooks, 3,500 desktops, 1,500 laptops, 800 interactive whiteboards, and 600 tablets. Certifications include state accreditation (MSIP-6), federal PLTW certification at both high schools, and FERPA/HIPAA/COPPA compliance.

FFSD is funded through local property taxes, Missouri state education funding (DESE), and federal grants (Title I, IDEA, ESSER). The district provides free public education to all resident students with no tuition or fees; meals are provided at no cost under the CEP program. The district operates 1.9 million square feet of building space across 417 acres with an average facility age of 63 years. In the prior year, the district served 713,555 breakfasts and 964,415 lunches. The current strategic plan 'Equity and Access for All' runs through 2027, and the district has announced restructuring plans for the 2027-28 school year.

Name

Ferguson-Florissant School District

Legal name

Ferguson-Florissant School District

Website

https://fergflor.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Ferguson-Florissant School District is a publicly funded K-12 school district serving over 9,600 PreK-12 students across 23 schools in suburban St. Louis, Missouri, funded by local property taxes, state aid, and federal grants, offering free meals and college/career readiness programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Magnet & Specialty Schools (STEM/Arts/IB/CTE) (EDAJAAAF)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Early childhood education
• STEM curriculum
• Career technical education
• Gifted education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Hazelwood, Missouri

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices22 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: The district is publicly funded through local property taxes, state education funding, and federal grants including Title I, IDEA, and ESSER funding

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ferguson-Florissant School District provides free, comprehensive public education from early childhood (PreK) through 12th grade for over 9,600 resident students across 23 schools in suburban St. Louis, Missouri. Core offerings include standard K-12 academic instruction, specialized STEM curriculum (PLTW-certified at both high schools), International Baccalaureate Diploma and Career Programs, Career and Technical Education pathways, gifted education (PROBE), STEAM academies, and free breakfast and lunch for all students under the 100% CEP program.

Product overview

Ferguson-Florissant School District provides a comprehensive K-12 public education serving over 9,600 students across 23 schools in suburban St. Louis, Missouri. The district operates as a unified educational platform combining core academic instruction with specialized programs including STEM curriculum (PLTW-certified), early childhood education (PreK-K), career and technical education (12 pathways including North Tech), gifted education (PROBE), and alternative education options. The district maintains specialized facilities including the Challenger Learning Center for STEM missions, Little Creek Nature Area for environmental education, and STEAM-focused academies. Digital infrastructure includes Infinite Campus (student information system), Canvas LMS, and a district mobile application. All students receive free meals through the 100% CEP program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• STEAM Academy: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics focused magnet programs at both middle and high school levels, including STEAM Academy Middle School and STEAM Academy at McCluer South-Berkeley.
• Challenger Learning Center
• Little Creek Nature Center
• FergFlor Foundation for Education
• Innovation School at Cool Valley
• Red Tail Cadet Program

Products and services

• Early Childhood Education Program Comprehensive early childhood education program serving preschool-age children (3- and 4-year-olds) and kindergarten students within district boundaries, including Parents as Teachers home-visit services, free preschool, early childhood special education, and full-day kindergarten.
• Project Lead the Way (PLTW) STEM Curriculum National PLTW certification earned by both McCluer High School and McCluer North High School for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) curriculum, allowing students to apply math and science learning to real-life engineering and technology projects.
• Challenger Learning Center Award-winning STEM education facility offering immersive space missions where students command space shuttles or operate Mars bases, fostering teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Little Creek Nature Area Living classroom operated in partnership with the Missouri Department of Conservation, providing hands-on environmental education, wildlife encounters, and outdoor exploration for students from kindergarten through high school.
• PROBE Gifted Education Program District gifted education program serving identified academically gifted students across the district.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Programs International Baccalaureate Diploma and Career Program offerings at high schools, providing college-preparatory curriculum recognized internationally for higher education admissions.
• A+ Scholarship Program A+ Scholarship Program offering eligible students tuition assistance for Missouri community colleges and vocational-technical schools upon meeting attendance, conduct, and academic requirements.
• Career and Technical Education Programs Career and technical education pathways including Finance/Accounting, Business Management, Information Technology, Marketing, Engineering, Computer Science, Biomedical Science, Child Development, Culinary Arts, Education and Training, and Carpentry, including North Tech vocational training.
• Innovation School at Cool Valley Alternative high school (Grade 9) providing innovative educational approaches with focus on personalized learning and student support.
• STEAM Academy (Middle and High School) Specialized Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics academies at both middle school (6-8) and high school (STEAM Academy at McCluer South-Berkeley) levels, providing integrated STEAM-focused curriculum.
• Red Tail Cadet Aviation Program Premier aviation and leadership initiative for high school students, named in honor of the Tuskegee Airmen, preparing future pilots and aerospace professionals through hands-on flight training, STEM coursework, and industry mentorship.
• Free School Meals (100% CEP District) Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program providing free breakfast and lunch to all students district-wide without requiring applications. Served 713,555 breakfasts and 964,415 lunches in the last year.
• Infinite Campus Student Portal Student information system portal for parents and students to access grades, attendance, schedules, registration, and communicate with schools.
• Canvas Learning Management System Online learning management system providing course content, assignments, and digital classroom resources for students and families.
• FFSD Mobile Application District mobile app providing access to district information including news, menus, teacher contact information, school websites, social media, emergency notifications, report safety concerns links, and Parent Portal access. Available for iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play).
• School Transportation Services School bus transportation provided for eligible students residing within district boundaries.
• FergFlor Foundation for Education Programs District-affiliated foundation providing scholarships, teacher grants, and community support to FFSD students and educators.
• Hazel Health Services (Telemedicine) Telemedicine health services provided to students through the Hazel Health partnership, offering virtual health consultations to enrolled students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free meals provided to all students through 100% CEP District designation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Missouri Department of ConservationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to operate Little Creek Nature Area - a living classroom connecting students with natural world through hands-on environmental education, wildlife encounters, and outdoor exploration from kindergarten through high school.
• Challenger Learning CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChallenger Learning Center-St. Louis offers immersive STEM missions where students engage in space shuttle command simulations and Mars base operations, fostering teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Hazel Health ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTelemedicine health services provided to students through Hazel Health partnership for virtual health consultations.
• Project Lead the Way (PLTW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoth high schools have earned national PLTW certification for their science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) curriculum. PLTW certification marks schools as providers of rigorous curriculum allowing students to apply math and science to real-life engineering and technology projects.
• FergFlor Foundation for EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation partners with schools to expand possibilities for students through scholarships, teacher grants, and community support, fueling innovation and helping every student thrive.
• Special School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership for providing special education services and support for students with special needs within the district.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• St. Louis Public Schools: Urban public school district serving the City of St. Louis; comparable in operating public K-12 schools, magnet/specialty programs (including STEAM and IB), and competing for students along the FFSD boundary near January Avenue and Cool Valley.
• Mehlville School District: South St. Louis County public school district providing comprehensive K-12 education with comparable Missouri public school funding model and instructional program mix.
• Lindbergh Schools: South St. Louis County public school district serving comparable suburban communities with similar PreK-12 grade configuration and state-accredited programming.
• Parkway School District: Large suburban St. Louis public K-12 district offering similar comprehensive programming (IB, AP, CTE, gifted education) and competing for resident families in western St. Louis County.
• Rockwood School District: Suburban St. Louis public K-12 district with similar magnet/specialty offerings (including STEAM), comparable PreK-12 structure, and overlapping demographic profile in west St. Louis County.
• Pattonville School District: Suburban St. Louis North County public K-12 district with comparable PreK-12 grade configuration, public funding model, and geographic proximity to FFSD communities.
• Ritenour School District: Adjacent St. Louis North County public school district operating multiple elementary, middle, and high schools under similar Missouri DESE accreditation and funding framework.
• Francis Howell School District: Large suburban St. Charles County public K-12 district with similar size, comprehensive program offerings (IB, AP, CTE), and competing for families in the greater St. Louis metropolitan area.
• Hazelwood School District: Adjacent suburban St. Louis public K-12 district serving Hazelwood and surrounding North County communities; operates a similar school network with overlapping feeder areas and competes for resident students directly with FFSD.

Regional players

• Kirkwood School District: Suburban St. Louis public K-12 district; comparable in operating advanced programs (AP, IB) and serves as a benchmark district where FFSD's superintendent previously served as Assistant Superintendent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fergflorschools?lang=en
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/FFSDTV
• Facebookfacebook.com/FergusonFlorissantSchoolDistrict
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fergflorschools
• Instagraminstagram.com/fergflorschools/?hl=en

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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