Lakota Local School District (Sandusky County)

What Lakota Local School District (Sandusky County) does

Lakota Local School District (Sandusky County) is a public K-12 school district in Ohio operating as a unified learning community serving approximately 1,100 students across Sandusky, Seneca, and Wood Counties. Founded in 1936 and headquartered in Kansas, Ohio, the district operates three schools on a unified campus: Lakota Elementary School (Pre-K through Grade 4), Lakota Middle School (Grades 5-8), and Lakota High School (Grades 9-12). Governance is provided by an elected five-member Board of Education (Chris Chalfin, President; Barb Lehmann, Vice President; Tim Woodruff, Angie McGinnis, Nancy Timmons) with executive leadership from Superintendent Dr. Chad Coffman and Treasurer Norm Elchert.

The district delivers core K-12 instruction supplemented by College Credit Plus dual enrollment, FFA & Agricultural Science, a comprehensive Music Department, athletics, gifted education via North Point Educational Service Center, and special education services for students ages 3-21. A 1-1 technology commitment provides student laptops and hotspot connectivity, supported by an integrated EdTech stack: Clever for single sign-on, Google Classroom for instruction, Final Forms for data capture, ProgressBook (NOECA) for student information, FMX for facility scheduling, PaySchools Central for payments, DragonFly and Hudl for athletics, ParentSquare for parent communication, and Freshdesk for internal helpdesk operations. Student wellness is supported through the Safer Ohio School Tip Line, 988 crisis lifeline integration, and partnerships with three regional Federally Qualified Health Centers.

Revenue is generated primarily through local property taxes, state foundation aid, and federal Title/Medicaid funding, with marginal supplemental revenue from student activity fees ($45-$65), meal payments ($2.25-$2.75 per meal), athletic passes ($50-$350), and preschool tuition. Open enrollment allows non-resident Ohio students to enroll tuition-free, broadening the addressable catchment beyond the three-county residency base. As a government state entity, the district has no parent company, no equity investors, and no acquisition trajectory.

Name

Lakota Local School District (Sandusky County)

Legal name

Lakota Local School District

Website

https://lakotaschools.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Public K-12 school district headquartered in Kansas, Ohio, serving approximately 1,100 students across Sandusky, Seneca, and Wood Counties through three unified campus schools with a 1-1 laptop commitment and integrated EdTech stack.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• School district services
• Special education programs
• College credit plus
• Student athletics programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Kansas

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, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Local Property Tax Revenue: Funded primarily through local property taxes from residents in Sandusky, Seneca, and Wood Counties. Taxpayer dollars used to fund district operations.
2. State and Federal Funding: Receives state and federal education funding including Title programs, Medicaid funding for eligible special education services, and various state grants.
3. Student Fees and Meal Payments: Collects student activity fees ($45-$65 per student), school meal payments, preschool tuition, and athletic passes. Meal prices range from free/reduced for qualifying families to $2.25-$2.75 for regular meals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Lakota Local School District is a public K-12 school district that provides free educational services to approximately 1,100 students across Sandusky, Seneca, and Wood Counties in Ohio through three schools: Lakota Elementary School (PreK-4), Lakota Middle School (Grades 5-8), and Lakota High School (Grades 9-12). The district offers a 1-1 laptop program, College Credit Plus dual enrollment, special education, gifted education, athletics, music, and FFA & Agricultural Science programs. It is funded primarily through local property taxes and state/federal education funding.

Product overview

Lakota Local Schools operates as a unified K-12 school district serving approximately 1100 students across Sandusky, Seneca, and Wood Counties in Ohio. The district provides educational services through three schools: Lakota Elementary School (PreK-4), Lakota Middle School (Grades 5-8), and Lakota High School (Grades 9-12). The district maintains a 1-1 technology commitment providing student laptops and hotspot connectivity. Core educational offerings are supplemented by specialized programs including College Credit Plus dual enrollment, special education services, gifted education, FFA & Agricultural Science, music department, and athletics. The district utilizes various technology platforms including Clever for single sign-on, Google Classroom for learning management, Final Forms for data management, ProgressBook for student information, FMX for facility scheduling, and PaySchools Central for payments. Student support services include health services, counseling, and the Safer Ohio School Tip Line for anonymous safety reporting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lakota Elementary School: Preschool through Grade 4 elementary school within the district.
• Lakota Middle School (LMS)
• Lakota High School (LHS)

Products and services

• Lakota Local Schools K-12 Education Program Core K-12 educational program serving approximately 1,100 students across Sandusky, Seneca, and Wood Counties in Ohio, organized into three schools with a 1-1 technology commitment.
• Lakota Elementary School (PreK-4) Elementary school serving preschool through 4th grade students, featuring preschool program, elementary music, guidance counseling, PTO, and biddy athletics.
• Lakota Middle School (Grades 5-8) Middle school serving grades 5-8, offering music department, athletics, guidance counseling, Washington D.C. trip program, and PBIS behavioral support.
• Lakota High School (Grades 9-12) High school serving grades 9-12, offering college preparation, College Credit Plus dual enrollment, FFA & Agricultural Science, music department, athletics, and comprehensive guidance services.
• College Credit Plus (CCP) Ohio's dual enrollment program allowing students in grades 7-12 to earn college and high school credits simultaneously by taking courses from Ohio colleges or universities at no or limited cost.
• Special Education Services Continuum of services for students ages 3-21 identified as disabled under IDEA. Services include special education, homeless education assistance, and Medicaid funding support.
• 1-1 Student Laptop Program 1-1 technology program providing student laptops with a Student Laptop Use Policy governing acceptable use. Includes student hotspot connectivity program for internet access at home.
• Health Services School health services including medication administration, immunization tracking, health education, and connection to community health resources including Federally Qualified Health Centers.
• Athletics Program Athletic program including high school and junior high sports with DragonFly scheduling and Hudl livestreaming. Offers family and individual passes for all-year access to home games.
• Music Department Comprehensive music program including band, choral, instrumental music, select choir, and mixed choir. Offers Music Booster support and prestigious music awards including John Philip Sousa Award.
• FFA & Agricultural Science FFA (Future Farmers of America) chapter and agricultural science program with monthly meetings and connection to Ohio and National FFA organizations.
• Gifted Education Services Gifted education services provided through North Point Educational Service Center. Includes gifted referral forms and resources from Ohio Association for Gifted Children and National Association for Gifted Children.
• Preschool Program Early childhood education program serving preschool-age students, with tuition paid through the mySCView portal.
• Facility Use Scheduling Facility use request system powered by FMX allowing staff and community members to reserve district facilities including gymnasiums, fields, media center, and meeting rooms.
• School Meal Program School breakfast and lunch meal program with grade-level pricing (Elementary K-4 $2.25, Middle 5-8 $2.50, High 9-12 $2.75) and free/reduced lunch eligibility for qualifying families. Payments processed via PaySchools Central.
• Safer Ohio School Tip Line Anonymous safety reporting system (844-SaferOH) accepting calls and texts 24 hours a day for reporting bullying, threats, weapons, gang activity, self-harm, and other school safety concerns. Operated by Ohio Homeland Security.

Named customers2 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• North Point Educational Service CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides gifted education services to Lakota students through North Point ESC gifted instructors. Students identified as gifted receive specialized instruction and programming.
• ClevercoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides single sign-on portal integration connecting students and staff to educational applications and resources. Lakota uses Clever to manage access to Google Classroom and other learning tools.
• FMXcoreTechnology or IntegrationFacility management platform for scheduling facility use requests by staff and community members. Replaced previous scheduling forms for activities and conference rooms.
• Final FormscoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline forms and data management service allowing parents to complete and sign all academic and extracurricular participation forms digitally.
• Public School WORKScoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides health and safety training, accident reporting, compliance task management, and safety data sheets for district staff. Includes Parent InfoCenter for community access.
• 988 Suicide and Crisis LifelinecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner24/7 crisis support service available to students via call, text, or chat. District promotes use of 988 for mental health crisis intervention.
• Safer Ohio School Tip LinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnonymous reporting system for school safety threats operated by Ohio Homeland Security. Accepts calls and texts 24 hours a day for bullying, threats, weapons, and other safety concerns.
• JostensminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGraduation products provider supplying caps, gowns, class rings, and graduation announcements for high school seniors.
• Community Health Services (CHS) - Northwest OhiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederally Qualified Health Center providing primary medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. Accepts Medicaid and offers sliding fee discounts for uninsured patients. Located in Stony Ridge, OH.
• Health Partners of Western Ohio - Tiffin Community Health CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFQHC providing medical, behavioral health, dental/vision support for all ages. Located in Tiffin, OH serving Seneca County area.
• Wood County Community Health CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFQHC operated through Wood County Health Department offering primary medical care, dental, behavioral health, and on-site pharmacy. Located in Bowling Green, OH.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fremont City School District: Public K-12 district also serving Sandusky County, Ohio. Most directly comparable peer as it shares the same county tax base, student demographics, and competitive open-enrollment market as Lakota.
• Margaretta Local Schools: Public K-12 district serving the Castalia area in Erie County, immediately adjacent to Lakota's catchment. Comparable size, rural setting, and funding structure make it a close operational and competitive analog.
• Woodmore Local School District: Rural public K-12 district in Sandusky County, Ohio, sharing the same three-county catchment footprint as Lakota. Direct competitor for open-enrolled students and comparable in funding model and scale.
• Hopewell-Loudon Local School District: Public K-12 district in Seneca County — one of Lakota's three service counties. Comparable enrollment scale, rural agricultural community profile, and open-enrollment competitor in the same region.

Regional players

• Mohawk Local School District: Public K-12 district in Wyandot/Crawford counties of north-central Ohio. Similar rural scale and tax-base funding model, providing a useful benchmark for evaluating Lakota's small-district operating efficiency.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lakotaraiders
• Facebookfacebook.com/190134801036427
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lakotaschools

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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