Giddings ISD

What Giddings ISD does

Giddings ISD (Giddings Independent School District) is a public K-12 school district headquartered at 2337 N Main St in Giddings, Texas (Lee County), operating as a government state entity under the governance of a locally elected Board of Trustees and the oversight of the Texas Education Agency. The district runs five campuses — Giddings Elementary School (PK-2), Giddings Intermediate School (3-5), Giddings Middle School (6-8), Giddings High School (9-12), and the Giddings Alternative Placement (GAP) program — serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade within its defined attendance boundaries. Headcount is 234 employees across instructional, administrative, facilities, transportation, technology, special education, and child nutrition functions.

The district's core product is a comprehensive K-12 educational pathway supported by specialized programs: Gifted & Talented, Special Education (with ARD facilitation, speech/language therapy, and diagnostics), Career & Technical Education, athletics competing in UIL-sanctioned sports, and academic competitions in UIL Science, Debate, Calculator Applications, Computer Science, and other events. The technology stack is built on standard EdTech vendors: Apptegy powers the website and mobile apps (iOS/Android) for communications; ClassLink provides single sign-on; Ascender serves as the Student Information System and Parent Portal; Eduphoria supports the learning management system and Edgenuity lab; Nutrislice handles school menus; Hometown Ticketing manages athletic event ticket sales; and Anonymous Alerts provides a safety reporting channel. The district holds a District of Innovation designation, giving it flexibility from select state education requirements.

The business model is non-commercial: as a public school district, Giddings ISD does not charge tuition. Revenue comes from local property taxes, Texas state education funding administered through the TEA, and federal programs including Title I, IDEA, and other federal grants. The sole customer segment is K-12 students and families residing within the district's attendance zone, who are entitled to enroll at no direct cost. Distribution is exclusively direct, campus-based instruction across the five district facilities, with no alternative channels, pricing tiers, or external revenue streams evident in the data.

Name

Giddings ISD

Legal name

Giddings Independent School District

Website

https://giddings.txed.net

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Giddings ISD is a public K-12 school district in Giddings, Texas, operating five campuses (elementary through high school plus an alternative placement program) to serve students within its geographically defined attendance zone, funded by state aid, local property taxes, and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Giddings

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Giddings ISD is a Texas public school district that operates four schools (elementary, intermediate, middle, and high school) plus an alternative placement program, delivering comprehensive K-12 education to students in its attendance zone. Beyond core academics, the district provides supplemental services including special education, gifted and talented programming, UIL athletics, child nutrition, and federal program support. It is funded by state and local tax revenue and federal grants, with no tuition charged to families.

Product overview

Giddings ISD is a public school district operating as a unified platform of four schools serving students from elementary through high school. The district's core portfolio consists of Giddings Elementary School (GES), Giddings Intermediate School (GIS), Giddings Middle School (GMS), and Giddings High School (GHS), which together provide a comprehensive K-12 educational pathway. Supporting the core academic mission are specialized programs including Gifted & Talented, Special Education with full diagnostic and therapy services, Athletics (UIL sports), Alternative Placement (GAP), and Child Nutrition. The district is powered by Apptegy for its website and communications infrastructure, and integrates with third-party systems including ClassLink (SSO), Ascender (student information), Hometown Ticketing (athletics tickets), and Nutrislice (menu services).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Giddings Elementary School (GES)
• Giddings Intermediate School (GIS)
• Giddings Middle School (GMS)
• Giddings High School (GHS)
• Giddings Alternative Placement (GAP)
• Special Education Services
• Gifted and Talented Program
• Athletics Program

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and standard.

• UIL (University Interscholastic League)coreOthersGiddings ISD participates in UIL athletic and academic competitions, which are governed by the Texas UIL. The district's athletic programs compete in UIL-sanctioned events including football, basketball, track, cross country, tennis, powerlifting, and other sports. UIL also provides academic competition opportunities including UIL Science, Debate, Speaking, Calculator Applications, Computer Science, and other academic events.
• Texas Education Agency (TEA)coreOthersAs a Texas public school district, Giddings ISD operates under the authority of the Texas Education Agency. TEA provides state funding, sets academic standards, conducts accountability ratings, and oversees compliance with state education laws and regulations.
• ClassLinkcoreTechnology or IntegrationClassLink Launchpad is used as the district's single sign-on platform for staff and students to access digital learning tools and resources. This provides seamless integration between multiple educational technology applications.
• EduphoriastandardTechnology or IntegrationEduphoria is used as the district's learning management system for students and teachers, enabling online coursework and instructional delivery especially through the Edgenuity lab program.
• AscendercoreTechnology or IntegrationAscender Student Portal provides the parent portal functionality, allowing families to view grades, attendance, and academic information. This is the primary student information system for the district.
• NutrislicestandardTechnology or IntegrationNutrislice provides the district's online school menu system, allowing families to view daily breakfast and lunch menus for district cafeteria programs.
• Hometown TicketingstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHometown Ticketing provides the online ticketing platform for district athletic events, enabling digital ticket sales for home games and events.
• ApptegycoreTechnology or IntegrationApptegy provides the district's website and mobile app platform, powering the giddings.txed.net website and associated iOS/Android applications used for district communications and information sharing.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/giddings-isd

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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