Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy

What Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy does

Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy (KJTMA) is a public K-8 magnet school operating within the DeSoto Independent School District (DeSoto ISD) in DeSoto, Texas, approximately 15 miles south of downtown Dallas. The academy delivers a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) curriculum with a deliberate specialization in aviation, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing, structured around hands-on, project-based learning experiences developed in collaboration with college and industry partners, including Fortune 500 employers in those sectors.

The school's core products are its STEAM Education Program and the Triple-A Experience (Academics, Arts, Athletics), supplemented by extracurricular offerings such as choir, theater, art, band, robotics, podcasting, and academic competitions. It is named after NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, and has received external recognition from U.S. News and World Report (top elementary and middle school in the United States) and the Texas Honor Roll for academic excellence. Enrollment is merit-based and processed through the DeSoto ISD Choice Programs application window (December through February), with the academy drawing applicants from DeSoto, Glenn Heights, Ovilla, and the broader Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

The academy is not a separately incorporated entity; it is a campus-level public institution owned and operated by DeSoto ISD, a public school district governed by an elected Board of Trustees. Revenue (in the public-funding sense) flows from state education allocations, local property taxes, and federal grants, with no tuition charged to students. There are no commercial pricing models, no outside funding rounds, no venture backing, and no M&A history. Leadership consists of an Interim Principal (Yolanda Hanspard) supported by a small dedicated campus staff, within a district employing approximately 800 staff across 10 campuses serving approximately 6,000 students.

Name

Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy

Legal name

Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy

Website

https://katherinejohnsontma.desotoisd.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy is a public K-8 magnet school within DeSoto ISD in DeSoto, Texas, delivering a STEAM curriculum focused on aviation, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing to students and families across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Magnet & Specialty Schools (STEM/Arts/IB/CTE) (EDAJAAAF)

Keywords

• STEAM K-8 education
• Public magnet school
• Aerospace education programs
• Project-based learning
• STEM career preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

DeSoto

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Operates as a public magnet school within DeSoto ISD, funded through state education funding and local tax revenue. No tuition charged to students.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy is a K-8 public magnet school within DeSoto ISD that delivers a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education with a specialized focus on aviation, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing. The school provides project-based, hands-on learning experiences through its STEAM Education Program, the Triple-A Experience (Academics, Arts, Athletics), extracurricular clubs, and strategic partnerships with colleges and Fortune 500 companies. All programs are offered to enrolled K-8 students free of tuition as part of the public school system.

Product overview

Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy is a K-8 public school specializing in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education with a focus on aerospace, aviation, and advanced manufacturing. The school offers a comprehensive educational experience through its STEAM Education Program, the Triple-A Experience (Academics, Arts, Athletics), and various student activities and clubs. Named after NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, the academy emphasizes hands-on, project-based learning and maintains partnerships with colleges and industry leaders to prepare students for STEAM careers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• STEAM Education Program STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) curriculum focused on aerospace, aviation, and advanced manufacturing industries, providing hands-on learning experiences and project-based initiatives for K-8 students.
• Triple-A Experience Comprehensive educational approach combining Academics, Arts, and Athletics to develop well-rounded K-8 students with emphasis on character development, leadership, and holistic growth.
• Student Activities and Clubs Extracurricular programs for K-8 students including choir, theater, art, band, robotics, podcasting, and academic competitions, providing opportunities to explore interests and develop talents.
• STEAM Career Preparation Program Programs designed to inspire K-8 students to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics fields, particularly in aviation, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing industries, through industry and collegiate partnerships.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top elementary and middle school ranking by U.S. News and World Report
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Colleges and UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnerships with colleges providing real-world applications, college readiness pathways, and career exposure for students in aviation, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing fields.
• Fortune 500 CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partnerships with Fortune 500 companies in aerospace, aviation, and advanced manufacturing sectors to provide hands-on learning experiences and real-world career connections.
• DFW Defense and Aerospace IndustrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated in DFW area with fourth largest defense industry; aerospace and aviation are key sectors providing unique career pathway opportunities for students.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/DeSotoISDVideo
• Facebookfacebook.com/DeSoto-ISD-150482778314452
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/katherine-johnson-technology-magnet-academy

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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