Jumoke Academy Charter School

What Jumoke Academy Charter School does

Jumoke Academy Charter School, Inc. is a nonprofit public charter school headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut, operating three campuses that deliver tuition-free K-8 education and a low-cost NAEYC-accredited Pre-K program to approximately 700 scholars drawn primarily from Hartford's underserved neighborhoods. Founded in 1997 by civil rights leader Thelma Ellis Dickerson, the organization has grown from an initial 125-student K-3 school into a PreK-8 network comprising the flagship Thelma Ellis Dickerson Elementary School (TED, PreK-4), the STEM-focused Honors SMaRT middle school (grades 5-8), and the arts-integrated Honors at the Hartford Conservatory middle school (grades 5-8), with a Steps to Prep Early Education Center handling preschool-age scholars.

The underlying technology stack is built entirely on third-party commercial educational platforms rather than proprietary systems: PowerSchool handles enrollment, lottery administration, and the parent portal; i-Ready and NWEA provide diagnostic assessment; Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (Into Reading/Into Literature), Discovery Education, Illustrative Math, and Studies Weekly deliver curriculum; and Second Step with DESSA screening supports social-emotional learning. No proprietary AI/ML systems, data platforms, or in-house technology products are described. Operations are supported by 61 employees including an Ed.D.-credentialed CEO/Superintendent and three campus principals, with program-specific add-ons including a Summer STEM Academy and Before & After Care services.

Revenue is derived primarily from Connecticut state per-pupil charter funding for the tuition-free K-8 program, supplemented by low-cost Pre-K tuition, federal grants, and private donations solicited through an annual Heritage Gala. The go-to-market model is community-led: open enrollment via the PowerSchool portal runs November through March, followed by a lottery system that gives sibling preference and is live-streamed on YouTube. Customer segments are exclusively Hartford-area families, with no geographic or enterprise diversification beyond a single Connecticut market.

Name

Jumoke Academy Charter School

Legal name

Jumoke Academy Charter School, Inc.

Website

https://jumokeacademy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Jumoke Academy Charter School is a nonprofit public charter school in Hartford, Connecticut, operating three tuition-free PreK-8 campuses (elementary, STEM middle, arts middle) serving approximately 700 Hartford-area scholars, funded by Connecticut per-pupil charter allocations, supplemented by Pre-K tuition and private donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Public Charter School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Fine Arts Schools (611610)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter College-Prep & Advanced Academics Schools (EDAJACAJ)

Keywords

• K-8 education
• Charter school network
• Early childhood education
• STEM curriculum
• Arts integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Hartford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Per-pupil public funding: Charter schools in Connecticut receive per-pupil funding from the state. Jumoke Academy operates as a tuition-free public charter school.
2. Preschool tuition: Low-cost preschool program (Pre-K) offered as a fee-based service alongside the free K-8 education

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Jumoke Academy Charter School is a nonprofit, tuition-free public charter school network serving over 700 scholars from preschool through grade 8 across three themed campuses in Hartford, CT: Thelma Ellis Dickerson's Elementary (TED, PreK-4), Honors SMaRT (grades 5-8, STEM focus), and Honors at the Hartford Conservatory (grades 5-8, arts integration). The school also offers a NAEYC-accredited low-cost Pre-K program, supplementary Summer STEM Academy, and before/after care services.

Product overview

Jumoke Academy Charter School is a tuition-free charter school network operating three distinct campuses across Hartford, Connecticut, serving scholars from preschool through grade 8. The organization comprises a NAEYC Accredited Pre-K Program (Steps to Prep Early Education Center), the flagship Thelma Ellis Dickerson's Jumoke Academy (TED) Elementary School serving grades PreK-4, and two themed middle schools: Honors SMaRT (Science, Math, and Research Technology) for grades 5-8 with a STEM focus, and Honors at the Hartford Conservatory for grades 5-8 with an arts-integrated curriculum. The network also offers supplementary programs including Summer STEM Academy and Before & After Care services. All campuses utilize curriculum aligned with Common Core and Next Generation State Standards, featuring programs from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Discovery Education, Illustrative Math, and Studies Weekly.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TED (Thelma Ellis Dickerson's Jumoke Academy): Flagship elementary school campus serving PreK-Grade 4, named after the founder Thelma Ellis Dickerson.
• JAH-SMaRT (Honors SMaRT)
• JAH-HC (Honors at the Hartford Conservatory)

Products and services

• Pre-K Program (Steps to Prep Early Education Center) NAEYC Accredited early childhood education program serving preschool children with a comprehensive developmental curriculum, featuring a 1:7 average scholar-to-teacher ratio with one lead teacher and two academic assistants per classroom. Offered as a low-cost tuition program.
• Thelma Ellis Dickerson's Jumoke Academy (TED) - Elementary School Flagship Pre-K through Grade 4 tuition-free elementary school located at 250 Blue Hills Avenue, Hartford, CT, serving as the model for all Jumoke Academy expansion schools. Named after founder Thelma Ellis Dickerson.
• Honors SMaRT (Science, Math, and Research Technology) STEM-focused middle school academy for grades 5-8 promoting scientific exploration through rigorous academic programs in language arts, math, science, and social studies, with character development and career exposure. Located at 339 Blue Hills Avenue, Hartford, CT.
• Honors at the Hartford Conservatory Arts-integrated middle school academy for grades 5-8 offering extensive arts studies including instrumental/vocal music, visual arts, dance, and theater alongside rigorous core academics. Located at 875 Asylum Avenue, Hartford, CT.
• Summer STEM Academy Summer learning program designed to prevent summer learning loss and support scholars' transition to the next grade level through focused review of prioritized concepts and skills.
• Before & After Care Extended day care services provided before and after regular school hours for scholars requiring additional supervision.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 700 students enrolled across three campuses
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered notable, core and minor.

• Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. (Theta Alpha Sigma Alumnae Chapter)notableOthers · 1 September 2022Provided nearly 700 backpacks filled with school supplies and shoes to Jumoke Academy students through Operation Big Book Bag initiative. Served students at all three campuses. Corporate sponsor Champion USA provided over 600 backpacks and footwear.
• PowerSchoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationPowerSchool provides the enrollment and registration platform for student applications, lottery management, and ongoing registration through their Snapcode system.
• Ibiley Uniforms and MoreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial uniform provider for Jumoke Academy, offering quality uniform options for TED and JAH-HC campuses.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Achievement First: Nonprofit charter school network operating multiple schools in Hartford and New Haven, CT. Directly comparable in mission (closing achievement gaps for underserved scholars), tuition-free K-12 model, and Connecticut charter footprint.
• BASIS Charter Schools: National charter school network known for rigorous, advanced academic curriculum and STEM emphasis. Comparable in college-prep/STEM positioning and tuition-free public charter structure.
• Uncommon Schools: Nonprofit charter management organization operating multiple college-prep urban schools. Comparable in network structure, tuition-free model, rigorous academic program, and underserved-urban target population.
• Success Academy Charter Schools: Large New York City charter school network with rigorous college-prep curriculum. Comparable as a multi-campus tuition-free charter network with themed/accelerated academic programs and lottery-based enrollment.
• Mastery Charter Schools: Philadelphia-region nonprofit charter school network serving underserved scholars with a college-prep focus. Comparable multi-campus charter operator with themed pathways and lottery-based enrollment.
• Capital Preparatory Schools: Hartford-based charter school network serving underserved students with a college-prep focus. Comparable as a Connecticut charter operator targeting the same Hartford scholar population with a similar mission.
• Great Oaks Charter School: Nonprofit charter school network operating schools serving urban, underserved populations. Comparable as a tuition-free charter network with intensive tutoring and a college-prep mission.
• KIPP Connecticut: Regional affiliate of the KIPP national charter network operating schools in Hartford. Comparable as a tuition-free public charter school serving underserved Hartford families with a college-preparatory mission.

Others

• Hartford Public Schools: Traditional public school district serving Hartford. Comparable as the primary alternative enrollment option for Hartford families and the public-school counterparty from which Jumoke draws its lottery applicants.

Broad incumbents

• National Heritage Academies: Large charter management organization operating schools across multiple states. Comparable as a multi-state tuition-free charter operator, though broader and less focused on the specific Hartford urban mission.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/JumokeInc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCc0nY5SDDdukDm4P1-yoFwA
• Facebookfacebook.com/jumokeacademy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jumoke-academy-charter-school

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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