Gallatin Gateway School

What Gallatin Gateway School does

Gallatin Gateway School (legal entity: Gallatin Gateway School District #35) is a rural public school district headquartered at 100 Mill Street in Gallatin Gateway, Montana, serving Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade students within defined district boundaries. The school currently enrolls approximately 120-128 students annually and is staffed by roughly 19-20 full-time personnel including a Superintendent/Principal, 13 certified staff, paraprofessionals, a kitchen manager, business manager, administrative secretary, and athletic director. Core academic offerings are supplemented by athletics (basketball, volleyball, track, wrestling, cheerleading), an after-school program operated in partnership with Gallatin Valley YMCA, a food service program (breakfast and lunch), adult community education courses, and student wellness support through a partnership with the Bozeman Help Center.

The district's operational technology stack is minimal and consumer-grade: Infinite Campus serves as the student information system for enrollment, grade tracking, attendance, and meal account management, while school-issued Chromebook devices support student learning under a user agreement. The school is governed by a five-member elected Board of Trustees (expanded from the required three members in 2003) that donates its time without compensation. Current leadership includes Superintendent Kelly Henderson, Ed.D., and trustees Tim Melton (Chair), Aaron Schwieterman (Vice Chair), Lucas Hancox, Carissa Maus, and Brian Nickolay.

The business model is that of a public-government entity rather than a commercial enterprise: primary funding comes from local property taxes (mill levies), Montana state education funding, and federal grants including Title I and ARP ESSER funds, supplemented by modest transactional revenue from food service ($2.25-$5.00 per meal), athletic participation fees ($100 per sport), after-school program fees ($12/day), and adult education class fees. Customer concentration is effectively the district's resident families plus limited out-of-district enrollees, with go-to-motion executed through community engagement, the school website, social media, and foundation/booster events such as the annual Sportsman's Banquet.

Name

Gallatin Gateway School

Legal name

Gallatin Gateway School District #35

Website

https://gallatingatewayschool.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gallatin Gateway School is a rural public K-8 school district in Gallatin Gateway, Montana, serving approximately 120-128 students with academics, athletics, food service, after-school care, and adult education, funded by property taxes, state aid, and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC)

Keywords

• Public K-8 education
• Elementary middle school
• After school program
• School athletics
• Adult community education

Headquarters

HQ city

Gallatin Gateway

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: Funded primarily through local property taxes (mill levies), state education funding, and federal grants including Title I, ARP ESSER funds. School board approves annual budgets and levy requests.
2. Food Service Program: Breakfast and lunch program with paid, reduced, and free meal options. Additional milk sales. Revenue supports nutrition programs with grant funding tied to participation rates.
3. Athletic Participation Fees: $100 participation fee per sport for athletics. Includes uniform loans, covers referee and tournament fees, equipment and supplies. Financial assistance/scholarships available.
4. After School Program Fees: $12 per day for After School Program (Later Gators), additional $10 for sibling. Operated by Gallatin Valley YMCA with financial assistance available.
5. Adult Education Courses: Fee-based community education classes including pickleball and other offerings. Registration via Google Forms with cash or check payment to school office.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gallatin Gateway School is a rural public school district providing Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade education to approximately 120-128 students annually in Gallatin Gateway, Montana. The school delivers comprehensive elementary and middle school instruction alongside supporting programs including daily food service, Gator Sports athletics, the Later Gators after-school program operated with the Gallatin Valley YMCA, adult community education courses, and student support services.

Product overview

Gallatin Gateway School is a rural Pre-Kindergarten through eighth-grade public school serving an average of 120-128 students annually in Gallatin Gateway, Montana. The school's core offering is its comprehensive elementary and middle school educational program. Supporting the academic mission, the school operates the Later Gators After School Program (in partnership with Gallatin Valley YMCA), an Adult Education division offering recreational and enrichment courses, and Gator Sports athletics including basketball, volleyball, track, wrestling, and cheerleading. The school is further supported by the Gallatin Gateway School Foundation (a 501(c)(3) charitable organization) and the Gateway Youth Group, which provides youth development and community service programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-K through 8th Grade Education Comprehensive Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade academic program serving approximately 120-128 students per year with certified teaching staff and core curriculum delivery for district families.
• Later Gators After School Program YMCA-operated after school care program offered Monday through Friday from 3:00pm to 5:30pm on school days, providing STEM projects, creative crafts, outside play, homework support, and healthy snacks to enrolled students.
• Gator Sports Athletics School-sponsored athletic programs including boys' and girls' basketball, volleyball, track and field, wrestling, and cheerleading for students in grades K-8, with a $100 participation fee per sport.
• Food Service Program Daily school breakfast and lunch program offering paid, reduced, and free meal options to students and adults, with breakfast served starting at 7:40am and additional milk sales available.
• Adult Education Fee-based community education program offering courses including pickleball, technology, fitness, recreation, arts, foreign languages, and personal finance for adults and youth aged 16 and older.

Quantifiable outcome

• School breakfast resulted in significant increases in math grades, decreases in student absences, decreases in student tardiness, and decreases in ratings of psychosocial problems
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Gateway Youth Group (GYG)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998Community-based non-profit youth organization established through Turner Foundation grant as part of Turner Youth Initiative. Provides monthly activities for grades K-5, student leadership development for grades 6-8, environmental programs, scholarships, and community service opportunities.
• Gallatin Valley YMCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Gallatin Valley YMCA to operate the Later Gators After School Program at the school. YMCA provides program coordination, staffing, and financial assistance with commitment to not turn anyone away for inability to pay. Program offers STEM projects, creative crafts, outside play, homework support and healthy snack.
• Bozeman Help CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health support partnership providing crisis counseling, advocacy, information, outreach, and support services to students and families in Southwest Montana. Available 24/7, 365 days per year. All services free and confidential.
• Infinite CampusTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system platform used for online enrollment, grade access, attendance tracking, and meal account management. Provides parent portal for family access to student information.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Sheridan Public Schools: K-12 public school district serving Sheridan, MT, in the Ruby Valley. Comparable small rural Montana public school with similar enrollment profile, mill levy funding, and community volunteer model.
• Whitehall School District: K-12 public school district in Jefferson County, MT. Comparable small rural public school district with similar funding model, athletic programs, and community-based governance structure.
• Big Sky School District: K-12 public school district serving the Big Sky community in southern Gallatin County, MT. Comparable small public school district with similar enrollment scale, tuition-supported out-of-district enrollment, and resort-community funding dynamics.
• Three Forks Public Schools: K-12 public school district in Broadwater County adjacent to Gallatin County, MT. Comparable small rural public school district with similar funding structure, athletic programs, and community-based support organization model.
• West Yellowstone School District: K-12 public school district serving West Yellowstone, MT. Comparable small rural public school district with similar enrollment scale and reliance on a mix of local, state, and federal funding sources.
• Manhattan School District: Adjacent K-8 public school district in Gallatin County, MT, serving the nearby Town of Manhattan. Comparable small rural public school with similar grade span, mill levy funding, and community-school model.
• Ennis School District: K-12 public school district in Madison County, MT, near Yellowstone. Comparable small rural public school with similar size, community-engagement focus, and reliance on local levies and federal funding.
• Belgrade School District: Nearby K-12 public school district in Gallatin County, MT. Comparable as a Gallatin Valley public school serving district-resident families with similar funding model and rural-to-suburban profile, though it is significantly larger.

Direct peers

• Willow Creek School District: K-8 public school district in Gallatin County, MT, very close to Gallatin Gateway. Closest direct comparable in terms of grade span (K-8), enrollment size, and rural community-based model.
• Harrison K-12 Schools: Very small K-12 public school district in Madison County, MT. Comparable as a small rural Montana public school with similar scale challenges, volunteer-driven extracurricular programming, and community foundation support.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Gallatin-Gateway-School-108233230594139
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gallatin-gateway-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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