Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools

What Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools does

Wilbur & McMahon Schools is the sole public PreK-8 school operating under the Little Compton School Department in Little Compton, Rhode Island, serving as the local public school for town residents while also accepting tuition-paying students from across southcoast Rhode Island and Massachusetts. The school is certified as an International Baccalaureate World School and offers the IB Middle Years Programme for grades 5-8, with a planned soft extension of the IB framework into grade 5 beginning the 2025-2026 school year. The core product portfolio comprises PreK-8 academics built around the IB framework, an integrated preschool program for 3 and 4-year-olds (with inclusive services for students with disabilities), a school-wide Social Emotional Learning curriculum using Open Circle (K-5) and Choose Love (6-8), plus support services including transportation, nutrition, special education, and extracurricular robotics programs.

The underlying technology stack is conventional K-12 administrative infrastructure rather than proprietary product: Alma serves as the student information system, ParentSquare handles family communication, FirstView provides GPS bus tracking through First Student, and Chartwells delivers food service through NutriSlice and MySchoolBucks. The school's marketing and go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer community outreach via the school website, social media channels, community partnerships (Brownell Library, Little Compton Prevention Coalition, Sakonnet PTO), and rolling enrollment with inquiry forms and school tours.

The business model blends public funding with tuition-based enrollment. In-district residents attend at no direct cost, funded through Rhode Island state education aid and local property taxes, while out-of-district families pay tuition and preschool families pay $2,700 per year. As a government state entity rather than a private enterprise, Wilbur & McMahon Schools does not generate profit; financial flows are public budget allocations plus modest tuition streams, with no disclosed equity funding, M&A activity, or commercial revenue diversification.

Name

Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools

Legal name

Little Compton School Department

Website

https://lcsd.k12.ri.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Wilbur & McMahon Schools is a public PreK-8 International Baccalaureate World School in Little Compton, Rhode Island, serving local residents and tuition-paying families from southcoast RI and MA, operated by the Little Compton School Department.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Public Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Special Needs-Inclusive Early Learning Academies (EDACADAI)

Keywords

• K-8 public education
• International Baccalaureate programme
• Integrated preschool program
• Special education services
• Social emotional learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Little Compton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: Traditional public school district funded primarily through local property taxes and state education funding. Serves residents of Little Compton, Rhode Island as the local public school system.
2. Out-of-District Tuition: School accepts tuition-paying students from outside the district through a formal tuition program. Students from across southcoast RI and MA can enroll for tuition.
3. Preschool/Pre-K Tuition: Integrated Preschool and Pre-K program charges tuition of $2,700 per year. AM Preschool (3-year-olds) and PM Pre-K (4-year-olds) offered Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
4. School Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided through Chartwells. Students can purchase meals through MySchoolBucks online account or qualify for free/reduced price meals through state applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Wilbur & McMahon Schools is a public PreK-8 school district serving resident families of Little Compton, Rhode Island and tuition-paying students from across southcoast Rhode Island and Massachusetts. The school delivers comprehensive education anchored by its International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme for grades 5-8, an Integrated Preschool Program for 3 and 4-year-olds, a Social Emotional Learning curriculum, and supporting services including special education, transportation, and nutrition.

Product overview

Wilbur & McMahon Schools is a PreK-8 public school district serving Little Compton, RI, and surrounding areas. The school operates as an International Baccalaureate World School offering the Middle Years Programme for grades 5-8, complemented by an Integrated Preschool Program for 3 and 4-year-olds. Educational offerings include comprehensive core curricula in mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, alongside Social Emotional Learning programs (Open Circle K-5, Choose Love 6-8). Support services include transportation with GPS tracking, nutrition programs, student support services with special education, after-school library, and extracurricular robotics programs. The school uses Alma as its student information system and ParentSquare for family communication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PreK-8 Education Program Comprehensive public school education serving PreKindergarten through 8th grade students, accepting both public and tuition students from southcoast Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
• International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme IB World School certified program serving Grades 5-8, featuring hands-on inquiry, real-world connections, Global Contexts exploration, and culminating in the Grade 8 Community Project.
• Integrated Preschool Program Inclusive early childhood education for 3 and 4-year-olds with and without disabilities, featuring certified teachers, teacher assistants, and therapists in a nurturing environment. AM preschool (3-year-olds) and PM pre-K (4-year-olds) at $2,700 per year tuition.
• Social Emotional Learning Program School-wide SEL program using Open Circle for grades K-5 and Choose Love for grades 6-8, incorporating Restorative Practices and Educational Equity components.
• Curriculum Programs Comprehensive curriculum including Eureka Math2 (K-5), EnVision Mathematics (6-8), EL Education K-8 Language Arts, FOSS Science (K-8), and Social Studies aligned with Rhode Island standards.
• Transportation Services School bus transportation provided through First Student, featuring real-time GPS tracking via FirstView, bus routes for WMS, PHS transportation, MET options, and Rogers Transportation.
• Nutrition and Food Services Breakfast and lunch programs curated by Chartwells, with online menu access via NutriSlice and meal payment through MySchoolBucks. Free and reduced-price meal applications available.
• Student Support Services Special education services including MTSS team, eligibility evaluation, IEP development, Section 504 accommodations, and SELAC advisory council. Includes Child Outreach screening for early intervention.
• FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Team (Wilbur Lightning) Wilbur Lightning robotics team participating in FIRST Tech Challenge competitions for middle school students.
• FIRST Lego Robotics Team (Wilbur Thunder) Wilbur Thunder robotics team participating in FIRST Lego Robotics competitions.
• After-School Library Access After-school library held Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:00pm-4:00pm where students can do homework, browse books, puzzles, games, and socialize.
• Scholarship Program Multiple scholarship opportunities including James Webster Coombs Memorial, Leslie Briggs Coombs Memorial, Ruth Coombs Bogle Memorial, Doris E. Simmons Memorial, Anthony Raposa, Little Compton Grange, and additional local area scholarships.
• School Nurse Services Health services including immunization requirements, SNAP Health Center portal, medical exemptions, and RIDOH compliance materials.
• Home Instruction Program Homeschool registration and coordination program for families choosing to educate children at home, requiring registration with the district and school committee approval.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and moderate.

• Island Moving CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partnership providing beginner ballet lessons to WMS students through weekly after-school program.
• First StudentcoreTechnology or IntegrationTransportation partner providing bus services for WMS students. Partnership includes FirstView GPS tracking platform allowing real-time vehicle location monitoring, ETA notifications, and family alerts. Contact: (401) 625-5562.
• ChartwellscoreOthersFood service provider curating school breakfast and lunch menus. Access to online menu and payment through Mosaic platform.
• AlmacoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system (SIS) managing school, classroom, and student information. Provides parent/student dashboard, attendance tracking, grade access, and Alma Start registration component.
• ParentSquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationFamily communication platform providing updates and notifications about school activities. Primary channel for parent-school communication.
• Brownell LibrarymoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal public library partnership for Intercultural Development Community Book Club addressing cultural sensitivity, diversity, and inclusion themes. LCSD purchased loaner copies of Ta-Nehisi Coates' 'Between the World and Me'.
• Little Compton Prevention CoalitionmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership supporting school events including Annual Family Dinner Night and broader prevention initiatives.
• Sakonnet PTOmoderateChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParent-teacher organization supporting school programs and community engagement.
• Rhode Island Department of EducationcoreOthersState education authority providing curriculum alignment (RIDE), standards, and regulatory oversight.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• International Baccalaureate (IB) — Other Public MYP Schools: The IB organization's MYP-certified public schools worldwide represent the broader competitive set; Wilbur & McMahon's positioning is most directly benchmarked against other small public schools that have achieved IB MYP status.

Regional players

• Tiverton School District: Neighboring Rhode Island public K-12 district serving Tiverton; comparable in scale and rural/suburban character, and competes for the same out-of-district tuition families in southcoast RI.
• Chariho Regional School District: Regional public K-12 district in southern Washington County, RI; comparable rural/suburban catchment and regional public school model.
• Little Compton's Neighboring MA Public Districts: Southcoast Massachusetts public school districts (e.g., Westport, Dartmouth, Fairhaven) are direct competitors for MA-based tuition families seeking IB programming not available in their local districts.
• Portsmouth School District: Adjacent Aquidneck Island public school district offering K-12 education; comparable demographic and serves a similar southcoast RI feeder pool for tuition-driven enrollment.
• Middletown Public Schools (RI): Rhode Island public K-12 district on Aquidneck Island; comparable size and regional market position, competing for southcoast RI families.
• Barrington Public Schools: Public K-12 district in nearby Barrington, RI; comparable in operating model (public funding plus tuition flexibility) and competes for the same southcoast family market.

Direct peers

• Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy: Rhode Island public charter school network serving K-12; competes for the same tuition-driven and choice-based family segment in RI, and offers an alternative to traditional public districts.
• KIPP Rhode Island: Public charter school network operating in Rhode Island; comparable in serving K-8 families with an extended-day, college-preparatory model and competing for tuition-seeking families.
• Achievement First Rhode Island: Charter school network operating in Rhode Island; competes for families seeking structured, mission-driven K-12 education in the same regional market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LCRIschoolnews
• YouTubeyoutube.com/littlecomptonschooldepartment
• Facebookfacebook.com/WilburMcMahonSchools
• Instagraminstagram.com/WilburMcMahonSchools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wilbur-and-mcmahon-schools

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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