Kent City Schools

What Kent City Schools does

Kent City Schools is a public K-12 school district operating under Ohio state law in Kent, Portage County, Ohio, and governed by an elected Board of Education. The district serves students from preschool through grade 12 across eight schools: Davey Preschool, Davey Elementary School, Holden Elementary School, Longcoy Elementary School, Walls Elementary School, Stanton Middle School, Career Technical Education, and Theodore Roosevelt High School. It also operates the RHS Natatorium, a public swimming facility offering lessons, passes, and rentals. The district is led by Superintendent Tom Larkin with board governance from 2026 President Dr. Alicia R. Crowe and Vice President Rebekah Wright Kulis. Resident families are enrolled automatically by domicile, and the district supplements enrollment through inter-district open enrollment and intra-district elementary transfers, with applications processed through FinalForms.

The district's operational technology is built on the ParentSquare Smart Sites platform, which powers the unified district website and integrates family communications, event calendars, and alerts. Supporting platforms include Clever for single sign-on authentication, Google Workspace for Education (Classroom, Drive, Gmail) for instructional delivery, Synovia GPS via the Here Comes The Bus app for real-time bus tracking, PaySchools Central for food service account management, and Transfinder for transportation routing. Core operational partnerships include Aramark (food services management), Akron Children's Hospital (dedicated school health team providing medications, screenings, and immunization compliance), NEOnet (educational technology services), Kent State University (community partnership and student teacher placements), and the Six District Educational Compact (career and technical education programs).

Kent City Schools is funded primarily through per-pupil state allocations, local property taxes, and federal Title I and IDEA grants. Supplemental revenue is generated through Davey Preschool tuition ($2,698 per school year on a sliding household-income scale, billed quarterly), student meal sales ($2.25-$4.35 depending on grade and meal type), facility rentals for community use, and the RHS Natatorium ($7 daily admission, $50-$350 multi-tier passes, $70 for 8 swim lessons, and $120-$450 pool rentals). The district holds a 4.5-star "Exceeding Expectations" rating from the Ohio Department of Education and serves nearly 500 special education students ages 3-21 through individualized education programs. The 2025-2028 Strategic Plan is organized around five pillars: Academic Achievement, Climate/Diversity/Mental Health, Communications, Finances, and Facilities/Safety.

Name

Kent City Schools

Legal name

Kent City Schools

Website

https://kentschools.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Kent City Schools is a public K-12 district in Kent, Ohio, operating 8 schools from preschool through high school plus the RHS Natatorium. It funds operations through state/federal education allocations, preschool tuition, meal sales, and facility rentals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Special education services
• School food services
• Preschool programs
• Community aquatic facility

Headquarters

HQ city

Kent

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State and Federal Education Funding: Public school district receives per-pupil state funding based on enrollment and attendance, supplemented by federal Title I and IDEA funding for specific programs.
2. Student Meal Sales: District food services generate revenue through student breakfast and lunch purchases. Pricing varies by grade level with standard meals at $2.25-$3.65 and premium options at $4.35.
3. Preschool Tuition: Davey Preschool charges tuition of $2,698 per school year for peer/typical students, with a sliding scale based on household income. Programs operate half-day Monday-Thursday.
4. Facility Rentals: District facilities including school buildings, fields, auditorium, and the RHS Natatorium are available for community rental. Fees apply based on facility type and duration.
5. Natatorium Operations: Roosevelt High School natatorium generates revenue through daily admission ($7), monthly passes ($60), yearly passes ($350), swim lessons ($70 for 8 sessions), and pool party rentals ($120-$450).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kent City Schools is a public school district providing free PK-12 education to students in Kent, Ohio through eight schools (Davey Preschool, four elementary schools, Stanton Middle School, Theodore Roosevelt High School, and Career Technical Education). The district supplements core academics with special education services for nearly 500 students ages 3-21, Title I schoolwide programming, food services, integrated preschool, transportation with GPS tracking, community education enrichment, and the RHS Natatorium swimming facility offering lessons, passes, and rentals.

Product overview

Kent City Schools operates a comprehensive digital ecosystem for its public school district serving preschool through 12th grade. The core digital presence is built on ParentSquare Smart Sites platform, providing the district website with integrated ParentSquare communication features for announcements and calendars. Individual school websites (Davey Elementary, Holden, Longcoy, Walls, Stanton Middle, Theodore Roosevelt High, and Career Technical Education) are hosted on the same platform. Additional services include Here Comes the Bus GPS tracking, food services management via PaySchools Central, Davey Preschool program, RHS Natatorium swimming facility, Kent Community Education enrichment classes, and the Hall of Fame recognition program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Davey Elementary School: Elementary school serving grades Preschool-5, located at 196 N Prospect St, Kent, OH 44240. Principal: Dr. Barbara Flowers.
• Davey Preschool
• Holden Elementary School
• Longcoy Elementary School
• Walls Elementary School
• Stanton Middle School
• Theodore Roosevelt High School
• Career Technical Education
• RHS Natatorium

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Akron Children's Hospital School Health ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAkron Children's Hospital provides dedicated school health team for Kent City Schools. Clinic staff administer medications, provide first aid, conduct vision/hearing screenings, and ensure immunization compliance. Partnership supports academic success through health promotion and child advocacy.
• Aramark Food ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAramark provides food service management for Kent City Schools, operating breakfast and lunch programs across all district schools. District uses PaySchools Central platform for meal accounts and fee payments.
• ParentSquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationDistrict uses ParentSquare Smart Sites platform for website and family communication. ParentSquare integrates website content, event calendars, announcements, and direct messaging in unified platform.
• Synovia GPS (Here Comes The Bus)coreTechnology or IntegrationSynovia GPS tracking technology powers Here Comes The Bus app allowing parents to view real-time location of school buses. District code 87209. Available in English, Spanish, and French.
• NEOnetcoreTechnology or IntegrationNEOnet provides educational technology services and consortium support for Kent City Schools. District staff resources reference NEOnet for professional development and technology services.
• Kent State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKent State University is referenced as a community partner in staff resources and community engagement. Proximity to university creates potential for educational partnerships and student teacher placements.
• Six District Educational CompactminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSix District Educational Compact provides career and technical education programs and opportunities for district students.
• ClevercoreTechnology or IntegrationSingle sign-on authentication platform enabling students to access educational applications including Google Workspace, digital resources, and learning platforms.
• Google Workspace for EducationcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistrict utilizes Google Classroom, Gmail, and Google Drive for instructional delivery, student communication, and file storage.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tallmadge City Schools: Adjacent Ohio public K-12 district with similar enrollment scale, Title I elementary schools, and an integrated preschool model. Comparable in funding composition and community-based ancillary services (facility rentals, community education).
• Field Local Schools: Nearby Summit/Portage County, Ohio public K-12 district of comparable enrollment size and operating structure. Competes for open-enrollment families and shares similar dependence on state per-pupil aid, Title I funding, and local property taxes.
• Cuyahoga Falls City School District: Nearby Ohio public K-12 district in Summit County with comparable elementary-middle-high structure and similar reliance on Ohio per-pupil funding and local property taxes. Operates Title I programs and similar transportation/food service contracts.
• Rootstown Local Schools: Portage County, Ohio public K-12 district sharing the same county tax base and state funding environment. Comparable small-district operating model with elementary-middle-high structure and similar reliance on local levies.
• Mogadore Local Schools: Neighboring Summit/Portage County, Ohio public K-12 district with similar enrollment scale, Title I funding profile, and integration of preschool, special education, and athletics into a single small-district operating footprint.
• Stow-Munroe Falls City School District: Neighboring Ohio public K-12 district of similar scale operating elementary, middle, and high schools in Summit County. Comparable in operating model, funding mix (state + local taxes + federal grants), and reliance on ParentSquare/Google-style technology stacks.
• Ravenna City School District: Portage County, Ohio public K-12 district serving a similar small-city population. Closest geographic peer, sharing the same county funding environment, state report-card framework, and competitive position for inter-district open-enrollment students.
• Aurora City Schools: Nearby Ohio public K-12 district operating within commuting distance of Kent and competing for open-enrollment families. Comparable in curriculum/assessment alignment to Ohio Learning Standards and reliance on ParentSquare-class communication platforms.
• Streetsboro City Schools: Portage County, Ohio public K-12 district serving a similarly sized small-city footprint. Direct geographic peer competing in the same county for open enrollment and subject to identical Ohio report-card and funding-formula dynamics.

Broad incumbents

• Akron Public Schools: Larger Ohio public K-12 district and regional anchor for Northeast Ohio education. Operates a broader portfolio (more schools, magnet programs, adult education) but competes with Kent for open enrollment and shares the same Ohio funding framework and state report-card system.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC45wclK3Jv771l2nc_gwYOQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/people/Kent-Roosevelt-Natatorium/100084604698935
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kent-city-schools

Compliance3 records

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