Lincoln Elementary School District 156

What Lincoln Elementary School District 156 does

Lincoln Elementary School District 156 is a public K-8 school district serving approximately 800 students across two buildings in Calumet City, Illinois. It operates as a political subdivision of the State of Illinois, governed by a Board of Education, and provides tuition-free public education to families residing within its geographic boundary. The district is staffed by 95 total personnel (per its own website) and maintains an average class size of 25.

The district's service portfolio spans an Early Childhood Preschool Program, a Multilingual Department for English Language Learners, Student Services (including counseling and special education), Curriculum/Instruction/Assessment, a Technology Department, and a Parent University program. Supplemental offerings include an E-Learning Program with verification guidelines, an Accelerated Plan for advanced learners, and dedicated mobile applications for iOS and Android. The district's technology stack is built on commodity SaaS: PowerSchool for student information and the parent portal, Clever for single-sign-on, Apptegy for the public website and mobile apps, NutriSlice for lunch menus, and Canva-based newsletters. A digital-equity partnership with Comcast/Xfinity (Internet Essentials) extends home connectivity support to families.

As a government entity, Lincoln ESD 156 does not generate revenue through commercial sales; it is funded through a combination of Illinois state education aid, local property taxes, and federal education grants. It has no parent company, no private-equity or venture capital ownership, and is not investable in the traditional PE/VC/M&A sense. Its 'go-to-market' is community-based enrollment via direct student registration and outreach through the Parent University program.

Name

Lincoln Elementary School District 156

Legal name

Lincoln Elementary School District 156

Website

https://l156.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lincoln Elementary School District 156 is a public K-8 school district serving about 800 students across two buildings in Calumet City, Illinois, funded by state aid, local property taxes, and federal grants, and offering preschool, multilingual, and student support services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), 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 Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Academic/School-Readiness Preschools (EDACABAB)

Keywords

• Public elementary education
• K-8 schooling services
• Early childhood programs
• Multilingual instruction
• Student support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Calumet City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public school district, Lincoln ESD 156 operates primarily on public funding sources including state education funding, local property tax revenues, and federal education grants.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lincoln Elementary School District 156 operates as a public K-8 school district serving approximately 800 students across two school buildings in Calumet City, Illinois. The district delivers tuition-free public education through core programs including an early childhood preschool program, multilingual instruction for English Language Learners, student services, curriculum and assessment, technology integration, and a Parent University engagement program. Operations are supported by mobile applications for iOS and Android and supplemental offerings such as an E-Learning Program and Accelerated Plan.

Product overview

Lincoln Elementary School District 156 operates as a public elementary school district with 2 buildings serving approximately 800 students. The district offers a unified educational platform comprising early childhood/preschool programs, multilingual instruction, student services, and curriculum/assessment programs. Core educational products include Lincoln Elementary School, the Early Childhood Preschool Program, Multilingual Department, Student Services, Parent University, and a Technology Department. The district supplements its offerings with mobile applications for iOS and Android, an E-Learning Program for remote instruction, and an Accelerated Plan for advanced learners. Technology infrastructure includes PowerSchool for student information management and Clever for single sign-on authentication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lincoln Elementary School
• Early Childhood Preschool Program
• Multilingual Department Program
• Student Services Comprehensive support services including counseling, special education, and student welfare programs for District 156 students.
• Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
• Parent University
• Lincoln Elementary App (iOS)
• Lincoln Elementary App (Android)
• E-Learning Program
• Accelerated Plan

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

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PowerSchoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system used for enrollment, grades, and parent access. PowerSchool portal enables families to access student records and complete registration processes.
• ClevercoreTechnology or IntegrationSingle sign-on educational platform integrated with the district to provide students and staff secure access to educational applications and resources.
• ApptegycoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite platform provider powering the district's official website with integrated content management and mobile applications.
• Xfinity (Comcast)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternet Essentials program partnership providing Technology for Home resources, supporting digital equity for students and families.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Clever: Single sign-on and ed-tech identity platform used by the district; functions as a technology infrastructure partner rather than a direct competitive peer.
• PowerSchool: Core student information system vendor for the district; comparable as an ecosystem participant enabling K-12 administration, rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Calumet City School District 155: Public elementary district in the same Calumet City service area; directly comparable scale and student demographics.
• Burnham School District 154-5: Small neighboring public elementary district in the same Illinois service region; directly comparable in enrollment size and per-pupil funding dynamics.
• Hoover-Schrum Memorial School District 157: Adjacent public elementary school district serving Calumet City and surrounding communities; directly comparable in size, mission, and student population profile.
• Lansing School District 158: Nearby south suburban Chicago elementary district of similar scale; comparable in funding model, governance structure, and K-8 service profile.
• Ford Heights School District 169: South suburban Illinois elementary district serving a comparable urban demographic; similar funding profile and student services structure.

Broad incumbents

• Thornton Township High School District 205: Secondary district serving feeder communities that include Lincoln ESD 156; comparable in Illinois public education governance and funding model, though operating at a higher grade level.
• Dolton School District 148: Larger nearby south suburban K-8 district; broader footprint but overlapping student demographics and similar public funding exposure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LTigers156
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCSm2y-1Gbo2J0WPAY9Kkp9A
• Facebookfacebook.com/LinD156
• Instagraminstagram.com/lincoln_esd_156
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lincoln-elementary-school-district-156

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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