JEFFERSON I.S.D.

What JEFFERSON I.S.D. does

Jefferson Independent School District (JISD) is a public K-12 school district operating as a political subdivision of the State of Texas, serving approximately 1,100 students from Head Start through 12th grade across five campuses in Jefferson, Marion County, Northeast Texas. The district is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Trustees and led by Superintendent Michael Walker. JISD is structured around four primary school sites — Jefferson Elementary (Pre-K through 3rd grade), Jefferson Middle School and Junior High School (grades 4-8), and Jefferson High School (grades 9-12) — plus the W.F. Lockett Education Center, which houses the Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) and Special Services. The district supports approximately 280 staff members across instructional, operational, nutrition, transportation, police, and administrative functions, and maintains its own dedicated JISD Police Department under Chief Blake McLendon.

JISD's product surface spans general K-12 education, 11 Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways yielding 17 industry certificates, over 56 dual-credit offerings, and an Associate Degree program at the high school level. The district operates as a 1-to-1 technology district, deploying more than 4,000 Chromebooks and devices with Securly SSL-based content filtering across iOS and Android endpoints. Supporting platforms include Ascender (student/employee information system, district ID 155901), ClassLink (single sign-on), Frontline Education (time and absence management), Eduphoria (staff evaluations), MySchoolBucks (cafeteria payments), and ParentSquare (parent communication). Auxiliary services include a School Nutrition Program operating under the USDA's Community Eligibility Provision (free meals district-wide for 2026-2027), Special Education/IEP services, athletics and extracurricular programs, and a dedicated transportation department.

As a public entity, JISD does not operate on a commercial revenue model. Funding flows from local property taxes collected through the Marion County Tax Assessor-Collector, state education funding via the Texas Education Agency, federal Title I and other grants, and USDA National School Breakfast/Lunch Program reimbursements. There is no tuition for K-12 enrollment; the only direct-pay line items are voluntary student insurance (Chubb) and cafeteria top-ups via MySchoolBucks. Distribution is purely geographic and enrollment-based within district boundaries, with the District of Innovation Plan providing flexibility from certain state requirements and the Teacher Incentive Allotment designation enabling up to $24,000 in additional compensation for designated effective teachers.

Name

JEFFERSON I.S.D.

Legal name

Jefferson Independent School District

Website

https://jeffersonisd.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Jefferson Independent School District (JISD) is a public K-12 district in Jefferson, Texas, serving approximately 1,100 students across five campuses. It offers general education, 11 CTE pathways with 17 certificates, dual-credit courses, an Associate Degree program, and a 1-to-1 Chromebook program, funded by property taxes and state/federal education allocations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Career technical education
• Special education services
• School nutrition programs
• Public school athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

Jefferson, TX

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: Funded through federal and state education funding, including Title I, and local property taxes. District-wide free meals provided under Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).
2. School Nutrition Program: District participates in National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program through USDA. MySchoolBucks system for meal account payments.
3. Property Tax Revenue: Property tax revenue collected through Marion County Tax Assessor-Collector Office

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Jefferson Independent School District is a public K-12 school district in Jefferson, Texas serving more than 1,100 students from Head Start through 12th grade across five campuses. The district delivers comprehensive general education, 11 Career and Technical Education pathways with 17 associated certificates, more than 56 dual credit offerings, and an Associate Degree program. It is supported by a 1-to-1 Chromebook program with over 4,000 devices, special education services, district-wide free meals under the Community Eligibility Provision, and a dedicated JISD Police department.

Product overview

Jefferson Independent School District is a public K-12 school district serving Jefferson, Texas with approximately 1,100 students across four campuses (Primary, Elementary, Middle/Junior High, and High School). The district operates as a 1-to-1 technology district with over 4,000 devices. JISD's core educational offerings include general K-12 instruction, Career and Technical Education (11 pathways with 17 certificates), over 56 dual credit offerings, and an Associate Degree program. The district's product portfolio includes educational services (K-12 general education, CTE pathways, dual credit, associate degree), technology programs (1-to-1 device program), teacher incentive programs (Teacher Incentive Allotment up to $24,000), support services (Special Services, School Nutrition with free meals, Parent Portal), extracurricular programs (Athletics, Band, FFA, various clubs), and communication platforms (ParentSquare, Bulldog TV).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bulldogs: Athletics mascot for Jefferson ISD teams

Products and services

• K-12 General Education Comprehensive K-12 educational instruction delivered across Jefferson ISD campuses serving Head Start/Pre-K through 12th grade, including Jefferson Primary, Jefferson Elementary (Head Start/Pre-K through 3rd), Jefferson Middle and Junior High (grades 4 through 8), and Jefferson High School (grades 9 through 12). Designed for students residing in the district's attendance boundaries.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathways Eleven CTE pathways with 17 associated industry certificates offered at Jefferson High School, covering Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources; Business, Management & Administration; Education & Training; Health Science; Hospitality & Tourism; Human Services; Law/Public Safety/Corrections/Security; and Manufacturing. Designed for high school students seeking career credentials and industry-recognized certifications.
• Dual Credit Program More than 56 dual credit course offerings enabling Jefferson High School students to earn college credit while satisfying high school graduation requirements. Designed for high school students seeking to accelerate their postsecondary education.
• Associate Degree Program Concurrent Associate Degree program offered at Jefferson High School enabling students to earn an associate degree alongside their high school diploma. Designed for high school students seeking to complete a two-year college credential before graduation.
• Special Education Services Special education services including evaluation, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Section 504 accommodations, dyslexia services, and Child Find services for infants, children, and young adults with developmental delays or disabilities. Designed for students within the district who qualify for special education support.
• School Nutrition Program District-wide school nutrition services providing free breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students through the National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2026-2027 school year. Includes the Blessings of Grace weekend backpack food program for students in need. Designed for all enrolled K-12 students.
• Athletics and Extracurricular Programs Athletics program (Jefferson Bulldogs), band, junior high and high school One Act Play, TAFE, DECA, HOSA, NTHS, NJHS, NHS, FFA, JH and HS Cheer, Dazzlers, Color Guard, and various clubs and community service organizations. Designed for enrolled students across all grade levels.
• Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Program District participation in the Texas Teacher Incentive Allotment, fully approved for K-12 core content areas and CTE. Designated teachers can earn designations and receive TIA funding up to $24,000 in addition to contracted pay. Designed to attract and retain effective teachers in the district.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 1,100 students served in small district environment
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Blessings of Grace Marion County Food PantrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal food bank partnership providing weekend backpack food program for students in need. Students referred to program receive free backpack of food to take home for weekends and holidays.
• Boys & Girls Club of the Big PinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfter school program offered at Jefferson Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year for students ages 5 through 12 years old. Registration available through www.BeGreatEastTexas.com
• Aurora ConceptsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare provider offering student immunization clinics at district schools. Scheduled vaccine clinic for August 28, 2026.
• Texas Department of AgriculturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFarm Fresh Initiative connecting local schools with Texas agriculture. District received recognition for supporting the Farm Fresh Challenge. Movement started by Commissioner Sid Miller to cultivate healthy eating habits among students.
• Region 8 ESCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation Service Center providing resources, training, and support for Title III English Language Learners programs and other educational initiatives.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• IDEA Public Schools: Large Texas-based public charter network with strong college-prep and dual credit orientation. Although primarily urban, its expansion footprint and statewide enrollment model make it a relevant emerging competitor for transfer students and for benchmarking dual-credit and Associate Degree program designs.
• Harmony Public Schools: Texas-wide charter network operating publicly funded charter campuses focused on STEM and college preparation, including locations across East Texas. Competes with Jefferson ISD for open-enrollment families in the same region and represents the most active charter alternative in the district's draw area.
• KIPP Texas Public Schools: Texas-based public charter network serving K-12 with a college-prep mission and dual credit offerings comparable to Jefferson ISD's college-readiness portfolio. Relevant as an emerging alternative for families in East Texas weighing charter enrollment against traditional ISDs.

Others

• Region 8 Education Service Center: Texas Education Service Center that provides training, Title III ELL support, and shared services to Jefferson ISD and other East Texas districts. Already an active partner of JISD, it is comparable as the regional enabling infrastructure that supplements small-district capabilities and capacity.
• Texas Association of School Boards (TASB): Statewide association supporting Texas school boards with governance, policy, and risk-management services. Comparable to Jefferson ISD as a peer membership organization that defines board governance, compensation policy, and district-operations best practices for small ISDs like JISD.

Direct peers

• Texarkana Independent School District: Public K-12 ISD serving Texarkana, Texas (Bowie County), in the broader northeast Texas region. Operates multiple campuses with CTE pathways and dual credit similar to Jefferson ISD and competes for many of the same transfer and teacher-recruitment dynamics in rural East Texas.
• Marshall Independent School District: Public K-12 independent school district in Marshall, Texas (Harrison County) directly adjacent to Jefferson ISD. Serves a similar rural/small-city East Texas demographic with comparable per-pupil funding sources and state-finance exposure, making it the closest direct peer in size, geography, and governance structure.
• Longview Independent School District: Public K-12 district headquartered in Longview, Texas (Gregg County), within the same East Texas region as Jefferson ISD. Larger enrollment (~8,000 students) but comparable CTE, dual credit, and 1:1 device programs, offering a useful scaled peer for Jefferson ISD's program expansion path.
• Pittsburg Independent School District: Small public K-12 district in Camp County, northeast Texas, closely comparable in scale (~1,000-1,200 students), governance, and CTE/dual credit offerings. Provides a near-equivalent peer for benchmarking enrollment trends, property-tax-funded budgets, and rural district operations.

Broad incumbents

• Texas Education Agency (TEA): The state-level governing and funding authority for all Texas public school districts, including Jefferson ISD. Functions as the broad incumbent setting the school finance formulas, accountability ratings, TIA approvals, and District of Innovation designations that directly govern JISD's revenue and operating flexibility.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@BulldogsTV-sz4qc
• Facebookfacebook.com/JeffersonISD
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jefferson-i-s-d-

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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