Hume R-8 School

What Hume R-8 School does

Hume R-VIII School District is a public K-12 school district operating under the authority of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). It serves students from preschool through 12th grade from a single campus located at 9163 SW 2nd Street, Hume, Missouri, within Bates County. The district's mission statement is "Educating and training today; embracing tomorrow's opportunities." It is governed by an elected Board of Education with Scott Morrison serving as Superintendent and Becky Bryant as Principal and District Compliance Officer.

The district's core offering is comprehensive K-12 instruction, supplemented by preschool and Title I services, athletics (football, basketball, baseball, volleyball, softball at high school and junior high levels), college and career advising, dual credit and dual enrollment courses, the A+ scholarship program, vocational education, special education, and character/social-emotional learning. Its underlying technology stack is modest: Google Classroom serves as the online learning management system, and Edmentum is the partner provider for virtual MOCAP courses, dual credit, and Advanced Placement coursework. STARS College Network provides fly-out college visit programming for grades 9-11, and Craw-Kan supplies community WiFi hotspots to address broadband gaps.

As a political subdivision of the State of Missouri, the district is funded through local property taxes, state DESE formula aid, and federal education funding, and does not charge tuition to district residents. It is not a privately held or publicly traded entity; there is no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no equity capital structure. Strategic context is therefore governance- and mission-driven rather than investor-return-driven.

Name

Hume R-8 School

Legal name

Hume R-VIII School District of Bates County, Missouri

Website

https://humer8.k12.mo.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hume R-VIII School District is a public K-12 school district in Hume, Bates County, Missouri, providing tuition-free preschool through 12th grade education to local residents from a single campus, funded by state, federal, and local tax revenues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Local Education Authorities & Municipal Education Offices (EDADABAD)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Rural school district
• College and career advising
• Preschool and Title I
• Athletics programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Hume

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: Hume R-VIII School District is a public school funded through a combination of local property taxes, state funding from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), and federal education funding. As a public institution, no tuition is charged to district residents for K-12 education.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Hume R-VIII School District provides free public K-12 education to students residing within its Bates County, Missouri boundaries, covering preschool through 12th grade. Its offerings include core academic instruction, Title I support, special education, vocational education, dual credit and AP courses via MOCAP, A+ scholarship program advising, ACT preparation, athletics, and parent-community organizations such as Booster Club, PTO, PAT, and Wellness Committee.

Product overview

Hume R-VIII School is a K-12 public school district providing comprehensive educational services through a unified academic program. The district offers core K-12 instruction supplemented by specialized programs including Preschool/Title I early childhood services, MOCAP online and dual credit courses, A+ scholarship program, college and career advising, athletics, and various parent-community organizations. The district operates as a single-school rural education provider with grades K-12 in Hume, Missouri.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Educational Services Comprehensive K-12 public education services covering kindergarten through 12th grade, including elementary (K-5), junior high (6-8), and high school (9-12) academic instruction for students residing in the Hume R-VIII district.
• Preschool and Title I Programs Early childhood education including preschool enrollment and Title I academic support services for elementary students, with dedicated family engagement resources.
• MOCAP Online Courses Virtual education options provided through the Missouri Course Access Program (MOCAP) using Launch and Edmentum, enabling students to take dual credit, dual enrollment, and Advanced Placement courses online.
• Dual Credit and Dual Enrollment College-level coursework partnerships allowing high school students to earn college credits through approved providers. Eligibility requires 90% attendance, a 3.0 GPA, and the state minimum ACT score.
• A+ Program State-supported scholarship program providing tuition assistance for eligible Hume R-VIII high school graduates who meet the academic, attendance, and other DESE criteria for the A+ designation.
• College and Career Advising Comprehensive guidance services for Hume R-VIII students including ACT preparation, FAFSA assistance, scholarship information, character education, and social-emotional learning support.
• Athletics Programs Competitive sports programs including high school boys (football, basketball, baseball) and girls (volleyball, basketball, softball) athletics, plus elementary and junior high athletics.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EdmentumcoreTechnology or IntegrationEdmentum is the district's online course provider, offering dual credit, Advanced Placement (AP), and general virtual courses through the MOCAP program. Students meeting specific GPA and attendance requirements can access these online learning resources.
• OPAA!minorOthersOPAA! manages food service operations for the district. Contact information provided for those interested in food service substitute positions.
• Craw-KanminorOthersCraw-Kan provides free public WiFi hotspots throughout the service area to help students, parents, and teachers access the internet during school facility closures or for those without home internet access.
• Farmers InsuranceminorOthersFarmers Insurance provides short-term insurance quote options for student athletes who need athletic coverage. Contact: Justin Wehar.
• STARS College NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTARS College Network offers fly-out programs allowing 9th-11th grade students to visit out-of-state colleges. These experiences allow students to explore campuses, meet faculty, and envision their future educational paths.
• Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)coreOthersDESE provides regulatory oversight, A+ program requirements, MOCAP guidelines, Bright Flight program, and high-demand occupation data. The district operates under DESE guidelines for curriculum, assessments (EOC tests), and state reporting.
• Missouri Association of Rural Education (MARE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMARE provides scholarships for high school seniors interested in pursuing a degree in education. The organization supports rural education initiatives throughout Missouri.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Mountain Grove R-III School District: Small rural south-central Missouri K-12 public school district with comparable size, Title I eligibility, dual credit partnerships, and rural community engagement structure — a direct comparable operating model.
• Sarcoxie R-II School District: Small rural southwest Missouri K-12 public school district with similar dual credit, A+, and MOCAP course offerings; comparable governance under DESE and similar community-school model.
• Cassville R-IV School District: Small rural southwest Missouri K-12 public school district with similar size, A+ program participation, dual credit offerings, and college/career advising under DESE oversight — a close structural peer.
• El Dorado Springs R-II School District: Small rural Missouri K-12 public school district in Cedar County with similar enrollment profile, athletics, vocational pathways, and MOCAP virtual course access — operating as a direct functional peer.
• Lamar R-I School District: Neighboring small rural Missouri K-12 public school district in Barton County, serving a comparable Bates County-adjacent population with similar governance structure under DESE and use of MOCAP/Edmentum partners.
• Pleasant Hope R-VI School District: Small rural Missouri K-12 public school district with similar enrollment scale, A+ program eligibility, and DESE oversight — directly comparable in operational structure and rural community service model.

Broad incumbents

• KIPP Foundation: Large national charter school network operating K-12 public schools with explicit focus on college readiness for underserved populations. Comparable mission in college preparation and character education, though operates as a charter network rather than a traditional public district.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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