What Impact Charter School does

Impact Charter School is a public charter school located at 3750 Harding St. in Baker, Louisiana, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. Founded in 2012 and opened in 2014, it was among the first public charter schools in the City of Baker and has operated continuously for 12+ years, growing from an initial K-6 offering to a full K-8 program with middle school added in 2016 and a first graduating class in 2018. The school's academic portfolio covers Prekindergarten, K-5 elementary, and 6-8 middle school programs, supplemented by Physical Education, Science (grades 3-5), Special Education services, and a broad extracurricular portfolio spanning 4-H, FFA, Robotics Club, Jr. BETA Club, multiple sports, choir, dance, and D.A.R.E. Free bus transportation is provided to eligible students in surrounding communities.

The business model is that of a publicly funded charter school: Impact Charter School charges no tuition and instead derives essentially all revenue from per-pupil government allocations under Louisiana's funding framework. With approximately 400 students enrolled for the 2026-2027 school year and 30+ educators and staff, the operation is a single-site institution supported by a school board led by Dr. Perry Daniel, with Dr. Kim Germany serving as Chief Executive Officer. Outreach and enrollment are conducted through community events, a website, Facebook and Instagram, parent word-of-mouth, email, and billboard advertising. The school has accumulated multiple recognitions, including U.S. News & World Report designations as a top elementary charter/public school in 2024 and 2025 and several "Top Gains Honoree" awards from the Louisiana Department of Education (2016, 2018, 2022, 2023, 2024). No M&A, external equity funding, or proprietary technology platforms are disclosed.

Name

Impact Charter School

Legal name

Impact Charter School

Website

https://impactcharter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Impact Charter School is a public charter school in Baker, Louisiana, offering tuition-free Pre-K through 8th grade education to approximately 400 students, funded primarily through Louisiana per-pupil government allocations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Independent Charter Schools (Single-Site) (EDAJACAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Charter Special Education & Inclusive Programs (EDAJACAF)

Keywords

• Charter school education
• K-8 education
• Prekindergarten program
• Public charter school
• Elementary education

Headquarters

HQ city

Baker

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public charter school, Impact Charter School receives per-pupil funding from government sources. Education services are provided free of tuition to students.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Impact Charter School is a public charter school in Baker, Louisiana that provides tuition-free Pre-K through 8th grade education. Its core offerings include prekindergarten, elementary grades (K-5), middle school instruction, physical education, science, special education, extracurricular clubs and activities, and student transportation.

Product overview

Impact Charter School is a single-site charter school offering a unified K-8 educational program. The core academic portfolio includes Prekindergarten, K-5th Grade, and Middle School programs, supplemented by specialized offerings in Physical Education, Science (grades 3-5), and Special Education. Beyond academics, the school provides a range of extracurricular activities through its Clubs & Activities program, and offers transportation services to eligible students. The school focuses on combining rigorous academics with character development to prepare scholars for college, career, and lifetime success.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Prekindergarten Program Prekindergarten education offered as part of the school's Pre-K through 8th grade academic pathway, serving youngest students in the Baker, Louisiana community.
• Elementary Education (K-5) Kindergarten through 5th grade core academic instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, and other elementary subjects for school-age children.
• Middle School Education (6-8) Middle school instruction for grades 6 through 8, continuing the school's continuous Pre-K through 8th grade academic pathway.
• Special Education Services Specialized instruction and support services for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and other learning needs, delivered within the public charter school setting.
• Physical Education (PE) Physical education instruction provided to students as part of the school's broader academic and wellness offerings.
• Science Instruction Science curriculum and lab-based instruction delivered to students across grade levels at the school.
• Clubs and Activities Extracurricular clubs and activities offered to students beyond the standard academic curriculum.
• Student Transportation School-provided transportation services to and from the campus for enrolled students.

Quantifiable outcome

• First graduating class successfully completed in 2018
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Basis Charter Schools: Multi-state charter network known for rigorous college-prep K-12 education. Comparable to Impact on academic excellence positioning and charter school funding model, though operates a broader network of campuses.
• KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program): One of the largest U.S. charter networks operating K-12 public charter schools. Directly comparable to Impact in mission (college-prep charter education) and funding model (public per-pupil), but at a national, multi-site scale.
• IDEA Public Schools: Large national charter network operating K-12 public charter schools. Comparable as a multi-site charter operator serving similar K-8 student populations with public per-pupil funding, but at significantly greater scale than Impact.
• National Heritage Academies: For-profit charter management organization operating K-8 public charter schools across multiple states. Closely comparable to Impact on grade range served (Pre-K-8) and public per-pupil funding model, though at much greater scale.
• Success Academy Charter Schools: High-performing New York-based K-12 charter network consistently ranked among top U.S. schools. Comparable to Impact in its top-ranked charter positioning and college-prep mission, though concentrated in New York City.
• Uncommon Schools: Multi-state charter network operating college-prep K-12 public charter schools. Directly comparable on charter model, college-prep mission, and public funding, but operates across multiple states.

Regional players

• Louisiana Key Academy: Louisiana-based public charter school serving students with dyslexia and language-based learning differences. Comparable as a Louisiana public charter school serving a similar grade range, though differentiated by its focus on language-based learning needs.
• East Baton Rouge Parish School System: The local traditional public school district serving the same Baker, LA community as Impact. Comparable as the primary district-school alternative families in Impact's catchment area are choosing between for K-8 enrollment.
• InspireNOLA Charter Schools: New Orleans-based public charter network operating K-12 schools. Closely comparable as a Louisiana public charter operator with similar funding model and college-prep mission, though concentrated in the New Orleans market.
• Collegiate Academies (New Orleans): Louisiana-based public charter school network operating multiple high schools in New Orleans. Comparable as a Louisiana charter operator using public per-pupil funding, though focused on high school grades rather than K-8.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCUz-n4Y_NJcWKUvpWIMtmCg/livestreaming
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• Instagraminstagram.com/icshardingst
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/impact-charter-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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