What Kelso School District does

Kelso School District is a public K-12 school district operating under Washington State designation #458 in Kelso, Washington. Founded in 1905 and governed by an elected School Board, the district serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade through a network of 13 schools: six elementary schools (Barnes, Butler Acres, Carrolls, Lexington, Rose Valley, and Wallace), two middle schools (Coweeman and Huntington), two high schools (Kelso High School and the alternative Loowit High School), the Kelso Virtual Academy for online learners, and the Family & Community Resource Center for community support services. The district's mission is to prepare every student for living, learning, and achieving success as a citizen of a changing world, with pathway options spanning traditional, alternative, and virtual delivery models, plus Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in Agriculture Sciences, Business & Marketing, Family Consumer Sciences, Health Sciences, Skilled & Technical Sciences, and STEM.

The district operates standard educational technology infrastructure rather than proprietary platforms. Core systems include Skyward as the student information system for grades, attendance, and family access, an Apptegy-hosted district website (kelso.wednet.edu), iOS and Android mobile applications, and social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter under the @KelsoSchools handle. The district maintains compliance with FERPA, Title IX, ADA, HIPAA, and HITECH, and has named coordinators for Title VII, Title IX/504, ADA, privacy, and accessibility. No AI/ML capabilities, APIs, or proprietary technology products are disclosed.

As a Washington State government entity, Kelso School District does not charge tuition for standard enrollment. Revenue is generated through local property tax levies (including a 2024 four-year Replacement Levy for educational programs and operations), state education funding, and federal education programs. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: families enroll residents in the district's geographic service area through online or in-person enrollment at individual schools. The district distributes communications through its website, mobile apps, social media, and the Family & Community Resource Center. No named customers, partnerships, or third-party commercial relationships are disclosed; the sole served segment is students and families residing within the district's geographic boundaries.

Name

Kelso School District

Legal name

Kelso School District

Website

https://kelso.wednet.edu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Kelso School District is a public K-12 school district in Kelso, Washington, operating 13 schools (elementary, middle, high, virtual academy, and resource center) serving resident students and families through taxpayer-funded, no-tuition public education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE), Full-Time Virtual K–12 Schools (Statewide/Cyber Charters & District Programs) (EDAJADAA)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Career technical education
• Virtual learning academy
• Alternative high school programs
• Student support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kelso

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Kelso School District operates as a public school district primarily funded through local property tax levies, state education funding, and federal education programs. The district has a four-year renewal educational program and operations levy (2024 Replacement Levy) that residents vote on. Additional revenue comes from CTE program offerings under open admissions policy.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kelso School District is a public K-12 education provider operating 13 schools in Kelso, Washington, including elementary, middle, high, alternative, and virtual learning pathways. It delivers tuition-free education supported by Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in agriculture, business, health sciences, STEM, and skilled trades, and offers family and community support services through the Family & Community Resource Center.

Product overview

Kelso School District operates a unified web presence through its official website and multiple sub-brand school sites. The district offers educational services through traditional schools (Kelso High School, Huntington Middle School, Coweeman Middle School, Wallace Elementary School), alternative education (Loowit High School), virtual learning (Kelso Virtual Academy), and community resources (Family & Community Resource Center). The district website serves as the central portal connecting families to enrollment, student information systems (Skyward), and district initiatives including the We Are Kelso community levy campaign.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• We Are Kelso: Community outreach initiative promoting the school district and educational programs

Products and services

• Kelso School District Website Official district website providing information about schools, departments, enrollment, and resources for families and staff.
• Kelso High School Traditional high school offering comprehensive academic programs, athletics, career centers, and extracurricular activities for district students.
• Loowit High School Alternative high school offering personalized and flexible education in a family-like environment with values of Relationships, Academics, Mindfulness, and Selflessness.
• Huntington Middle School Middle school providing education for students in grades 6-8 with modernized facilities and athletics programs.
• Coweeman Middle School Middle school serving students in grades 6-8 with counseling services and athletic programs.
• Wallace Elementary School Elementary school serving students in early grades with the 'Strength of the Wolf' mascot.
• Kelso Virtual Academy Virtual education program offering flexible and personalized online learning experience for students.
• Family & Community Resource Center Resource center providing family support services and community resources for Kelso School District families.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs Career and Technical Education programs offered under open admissions policy across Agriculture Sciences, Business & Marketing, Family Consumer Sciences, Health Sciences, Skilled & Technical Sciences, and STEM pathways.
• We Are Kelso Community Initiative Community outreach initiative providing information about the 2024 Replacement Levy for educational programs and operations.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Toutle Lake School District: Rural public K-12 district in Toutle, Cowlitz County, Washington. Comparable small Washington district with similar levy-dependent revenue structure.
• Woodland School District: Public K-12 district in Woodland, Cowlitz County, Washington. Comparable southwest Washington district competing for the same regional student population.
• Longview Public Schools: Adjacent public school district in Cowlitz County, Washington. Closest geographic and demographic peer to Kelso, with comparable K-12 scope and similar reliance on state funding and local levies.
• Kalama School District: Public K-12 school district in Kalama, Cowlitz County, Washington. Small-to-mid sized district operating under the same Washington State funding framework.
• Castle Rock School District: Small public school district in Castle Rock, Cowlitz County, Washington. Comparable rural Washington K-12 operator with similar funding structure and CTE exposure.

Broad incumbents

• Tacoma Public Schools: Urban public school district in Tacoma, Washington. Larger Washington State K-12 operator serving as a benchmark for funding, compliance, and program scale.
• Vancouver Public Schools: Larger public school district in Vancouver, Washington (Clark County, adjacent to Cowlitz). Comparable southwest Washington district with broader portfolio and scale.
• Spokane Public Schools: Large public school district in Spokane, Washington. Comparable statewide K-12 operator serving as a broader peer for funding structure and program benchmarking.
• Evergreen Public Schools: Large public school district in Vancouver, Washington. Comparable Washington State K-12 operator with a broader district footprint and similar CTE focus.
• Olympia School District: Mid-sized public K-12 district serving Olympia, Washington. Comparable Washington State district operating under the same funding and policy regime, with broader scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KelsoSchools
• Facebookfacebook.com/KelsoSchools
• Instagraminstagram.com/kelsoschools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kelso-school-district-no-458

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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