General McLane School District

What General McLane School District does

General McLane School District is a K-12 public school district serving the Edinboro area of Erie County, Pennsylvania, operating as a single unified educational platform across four schools: General McLane High School (grades 9-12), James W. Parker Middle School (grades 6-8), Edinboro Elementary (grades K-5), and McKean Elementary (grades K-5). The district provides academic instruction, athletics, student support services, food services, transportation, and information technology, supported by operational departments including Curriculum, Pupil Services, Business Office, Health Services, and School Security. Administrative functions are housed at the Therese Walter Education Center at 11771 Edinboro Road, Edinboro, PA 16412. The organization is governed by an elected School Board and operates under Pennsylvania state law as a government entity.

The district's technology foundation relies on two standard, non-proprietary educational platforms: PowerSchool serves as the student information system (grades, attendance, parent/student portal access at powerschool.generalmclane.org), and Schoology serves as the learning management system (course materials, assignments, teacher-student communication at app.schoology.com). The district website (generalmclane.net) functions as a content hub for schools, departments, calendars, and community resources. There are no proprietary products, no API or SDK offerings, no AI/ML capabilities, and no mobile app, per source disclosure.

The business model is non-commercial and statutory. As a public school district, the organization does not charge tuition; enrollment is determined by residence within district boundaries, with students assigned to one of the four schools based on home address. Revenue is derived from local property taxes, Pennsylvania state education funding, and federal grants. The district participates in federal programs including McKinney-Vento (educational services for youth experiencing homelessness) and Title IX compliance, and operates the GM Foundation, which raises supplemental funds via the Pennsylvania EITC tax-credit program, scholarships, an Annual Golf Outing, and the GM Holiday Arts Fair. Community engagement is delivered through digital channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube @experiencegm7730), the GMSD Volunteers program, and facility-use applications — these are community-outreach channels, not commercial go-to-market.

Name

General McLane School District

Legal name

General McLane School District

Website

https://generalmclane.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

General McLane School District is a K-12 public school district in Edinboro, Pennsylvania, operating four schools serving enrolled students with academic instruction, athletics, and student services funded by property taxes and state and federal grants.

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 School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• School district services
• Student information systems
• Learning management platforms
• Educational foundation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Edinboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

General McLane School District is a public K-12 school district that provides comprehensive educational services across four schools: General McLane High School (grades 9-12), James W. Parker Middle School (grades 6-8), Edinboro Elementary (grades K-5), and McKean Elementary (grades K-5). The district delivers academic instruction, athletics, student support services, food services, transportation, and health services to enrolled students within its geographic service area. Operations are supported by PowerSchool (student information system) and Schoology (learning management system) for grades, attendance, coursework, and parent/student communication.

Product overview

General McLane School District is a K-12 public school district operating as a unified educational platform. The district encompasses four schools: General McLane High School (grades 9-12), James W. Parker Middle School (grades 6-8), Edinboro Elementary (grades K-5), and McKean Elementary (grades K-5). The district's digital product portfolio includes a central website serving as the hub for district information, PowerSchool as the primary student information system for grades and attendance, and Schoology as the learning management system for courses and assignments. These systems work together to provide parents, students, and staff with access to academic records, learning materials, and district communications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General McLane High School
• James W. Parker Middle School
• Edinboro Elementary School
• McKean Elementary School
• PowerSchool Student Information Portal
• Schoology Learning Management System
• GM Foundation Programs
• District Transportation Services
• District Food Services

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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PowerSchoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationPowerSchool provides the district's official student information system portal (powerschool.generalmclane.org). Students and parents access grades, attendance, and academic records through this platform. The district uses PowerSchool's parent account feature allowing families to view multiple students with a single login.
• SchoologycoreTechnology or IntegrationSchoology serves as the district's learning management system (LMS), enabling teachers to share course materials, assignments, and facilitate communication between students and educators.
• McKinney-Vento ProgramcoreOthersFederal program ensuring educational rights and services for children and youth experiencing homelessness. The district has a designated coordinator to support McKinney-Vento students.
• Title IXcoreOthersFederal civil rights law prohibiting sex-based discrimination in education programs. The district has a designated Title IX coordinator and grievance procedures.
• Pennsylvania EITC ProgramminorOthersPennsylvania's Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program allows businesses to receive tax credits for donations to the GM Foundation, supporting innovative educational programs and funds.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Harbor Creek School District: Public K-12 school district in Erie County, PA, directly adjacent to General McLane. Comparable in size, property tax base exposure, and standard SIS/LMS platform adoption.
• Fort LeBoeuf School District: Public K-12 school district in neighboring Erie County, PA, operating elementary, middle, and high school campuses. Closely comparable in scale, governance structure, and PA state funding formula exposure.
• Northwestern School District: Public K-12 school district in Erie County, PA, serving a comparable rural-suburban catchment. Similar in enrollment scale, school count, and PA charter school choice exposure.
• Millcreek Township School District: Largest neighboring public K-12 school district in Erie County, PA, operating multiple schools across elementary, middle, and high school grade bands. Directly comparable as a small-to-mid-size PA public district with traditional SIS/LMS infrastructure and similar funding model.
• Corry Area School District: Public K-12 school district in northern Erie County, PA, serving a similar rural district footprint. Comparable in operating model, student services scope, and reliance on state Basic Education Funding.
• Fairview School District: Adjacent Erie County, PA K-12 public school district serving similar suburban/rural communities. Comparable in size, grade-band structure, and reliance on Pennsylvania state funding and local property taxes.
• Iroquois School District: Public K-12 school district in eastern Erie County, PA. Comparable in suburban-rural enrollment base, multi-school structure, and community foundation engagement model.
• Union City Area School District: Smaller public K-12 school district in southern Erie County, PA. Comparable in scale, federal program participation (Title I, McKinney-Vento), and Pennsylvania EITC funding utilization.

Broad incumbents

• Erie City School District: Largest public K-12 school district in Erie County, PA, operating numerous schools across the urban core. Comparable in regulatory and funding framework but significantly larger and serves a fundamentally different urban demographic.

Emerging players

• Stride (formerly K12 Inc): National online K-12 education provider that competes with PA public districts for cyber charter enrollment. Comparable as a K-12 instructional platform operator but operates as a for-profit alternative rather than a traditional district.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@experiencegm7730
• Facebookfacebook.com/GeneralMcLaneSchoolDistrict
• Instagraminstagram.com/generalmclanesd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/general-mclane-school-district

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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