Lac du Flambeau Public School

What Lac du Flambeau Public School does

Lac du Flambeau Public School is a K-8 public school district operating a single campus at 2899 Highway 47 South in Lac du Flambeau, Vilas County, Wisconsin, within the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa reservation. The district serves approximately 90+ staff across teaching, administration, pupil services, and operations for students from 4-year-old kindergarten through 8th grade, with a deliberate focus on Ojibwe language instruction and the Seven Grandfather Teachings as a cultural differentiator from neighboring districts. The curriculum is delivered through a multi-vendor ed-tech stack — Infinite Campus (SIS, portals, online registration), Achieve3000, IXL, Discovery Education, Learning Ally, Smarty Ants, SORA, EduClimber, FastBridge, and Safari Montage — supplemented by Title I academic support, special education and pupil services (counseling, social work, nursing), athletics, and after-school clubs.

The district is government-owned under Wisconsin state education law, governed by an elected School Board and administered by Superintendent Josh Ernst and Principal Ben Fieck. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and is sourced from state categorical aid, local property taxes, Title I, federal Impact Aid (Title VII, applicable due to reservation location), and IDEA special education funding. Food services are operated under a managed-services contract with Aviands (a division of Elior), providing USDA National School Lunch Program meals on campus. The go-to-market model is community-led: families enroll via attendance-zone residency or tribal affiliation, supported by a mobile-app presence (iOS/Android via Apptegy), monthly Smore newsletters branded "Minwaajimaa," and active Facebook/X/Instagram channels. Forward initiatives include the student-produced LDF School Podcast on Buzzsprout, Project Aware mental health partnerships with Lakeland University, and integration with the Wisconsin DPI WiseDash assessment dashboard.

The district does not develop proprietary technology, does not generate commercial revenue, and operates as a captive public-service provider for the local tribal and surrounding Vilas County community. There is no parent company, no private equity involvement, no funding rounds, and no M&A history. Strategic activity is limited to program-level partnerships (Infinite Campus, Aviands, Project Aware), program expansion (Ojibwe Language), and digital ecosystem buildout for parent/student communication and instruction.

Name

Lac du Flambeau Public School

Legal name

Lac du Flambeau Public School

Website

https://ldf.k12.wi.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Lac du Flambeau Public School is a Wisconsin K-8 public school district serving students on the Lac du Flambeau tribal reservation through community-led enrollment, with Ojibwe language and cultural programming alongside a multi-vendor ed-tech stack and government funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Public Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH), Meal Program Compliance & Administration (NSLP/SBP, Reimbursements) (EDAEAEAC)

Keywords

• K-8 public education
• Tribal community schooling
• Ojibwe language program
• Special education services
• Title I academic support

Headquarters

HQ city

Lac du Flambeau

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: As a public school district, Lac du Flambeau operates primarily through state and federal education funding, local tax revenues, and specific grant programs. Revenue includes general aid, categorical funding for special programs (Title I, special education), impact aid (given tribal community location), and food service programs.
2. Food Services: School nutrition program operated through partnership with AvIands (Elior), providing breakfast and lunch to students. Revenue derived from federal school meal programs and student meal purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lac du Flambeau Public School is a tuition-free K-8 public school district serving students from 4-year-old kindergarten through 8th grade on the Lac du Flambeau Indian Reservation in Vilas County, Wisconsin. Its core offering includes standard academic curriculum, Ojibwe language and Seven Grandfather Teachings cultural education, Title I academic support, special education and pupil services (counseling, social work, nursing), athletics (fall, winter, spring sports), clubs and extracurricular activities, and a USDA-compliant breakfast and lunch food service operated by Aviands (Elior).

Product overview

Lac du Flambeau Public School is a K-8 public school district (home of the Warriors) located in Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin. The school offers a comprehensive educational program with a core curriculum supplemented by specialized services including Title I academic support, special education, Ojibwe language and cultural programming, athletics, clubs, and food services. The school's digital presence includes a website powered by Apptegy, mobile applications for iOS and Android, a student information system via Infinite Campus, a podcast program for middle school students, and monthly newsletters distributed through Smore. Key support services include pupil services (counseling, social work, nursing), a school library with Future Ready initiatives, and mental health resources through Project Aware partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LDF School Podcast: Podcasts written and produced by LDF School 5th-8th graders featuring various episodes
• Minwaajimaa

Products and services

• K-8 Public Education (4K through 8th Grade) Tuition-free, standards-aligned K-8 academic program delivered on campus to students residing in the Lac du Flambeau attendance area.
• Ojibwe Language Program Native language and cultural education program featuring an Ojibwe Language Teacher and Ojibwe Language Teacher Aide, integrated with the Seven Grandfather Teachings curriculum for K-8 students.
• Special Education Program Special education services for students with disabilities, including interventions, speech/language therapy, occupational therapy, and IEP-coordinated pupil services.
• Title I Services Federal supplemental academic support and intervention services for eligible K-8 students, addressing achievement gaps.
• Food Services Program USDA National School Lunch Program-compliant breakfast and lunch program operated by Aviands (a division of Elior), with menus published at /dining and income-based free/reduced eligibility.
• Athletics Programs School-sponsored athletics across Fall, Winter, and Spring seasons, including football, volleyball, cross country, and basketball.
• Clubs and Extracurricular Activities After-school clubs and extracurricular programming supporting student engagement beyond core academics.
• Pupil Services Student support services covering counseling, social work, school nursing, and special education coordination through the Pupil Services department.
• LDF School Library School library providing digital literacy, research skills development, and a Future Ready Plan to support K-8 students.
• LDF School Podcast Student-produced podcast series created and hosted by 5th through 8th grade students at LDF School.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AvIands (Elior)coreOthersAvIands (a division of Elior) is the food service management company providing breakfast and lunch services to students. The partnership ensures compliance with USDA National School Lunch Program requirements and provides nutritious meals to students daily.
• Infinite CampuscoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system (SIS) providing student/parent portal, enrollment management, gradebook, and attendance tracking. Both parent and student portal access provided.
• Project AwarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health awareness and support program partnership with Lac du Flambeau and surrounding schools, providing social-emotional learning resources and mental health services for students.
• Lakeland Universities - Mental Health ConnectionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Lakeland University providing mental health resources and support services for students through the LAC Mental Health Connections site.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Minocqua J1 School District: Neighboring K-8 public school district in Oneida County serving a similar rural northern-Wisconsin community. Operates with comparable grade span, public-funding model, and small-district operational profile, making it the most directly comparable district geographically and demographically.
• Hayward Community School District: Rural northern-Wisconsin K-12 public school district serving Sawyer County, including portions of tribal lands. Comparable on rural demographics, Title I dependence, and small-district pupil-services model.
• Mellen Public School District: Small rural Wisconsin K-12 public school district in a low-population community. Comparable on scale, rural funding profile, and reliance on state aid and federal categorical programs.
• North Lakeland School District: K-8 public school district also located in Vilas County, Wisconsin. Directly comparable on grade span, geographic setting, and rural small-district funding dynamics within the same county.
• Bayfield School District: Small rural Wisconsin public school district located near the Red Cliff Indian Reservation. Comparable on rural scale, proximity to tribal communities, and small-district operating profile.
• Menominee Indian School District: Wisconsin public school district operated by the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin. The closest functional analog as a tribal-affiliated public K-12 district with Impact Aid reliance, Indigenous cultural programming, and similar federal funding composition.

Broad incumbents

• School District of Marshfield: Larger rural Wisconsin public school district operating K-12. Comparable as a rural Wisconsin district but at meaningfully greater scale, illustrating the broader incumbent operating model against which smaller districts benchmark.
• Lakeland Union High School District: Regional public high school district serving multiple K-8 feeders in Vilas County including Lac du Flambeau. Not a direct competitor but a closely linked institutional neighbor — Lac du Flambeau students transition into Lakeland for grades 9-12.

Others

• Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction: State education agency that administers funding, accountability reporting (including the Wise Dash dashboard referenced by the district), and regulatory oversight for all Wisconsin public schools including Lac du Flambeau. Not a competitor but the governing/oversight body that shapes the district's operating environment.

Regional players

• Indian River Area Schools: K-12 public school district in northern Michigan serving a comparable rural, lake-country community near tribal lands. Relevant as a regional peer with analogous rural-tribal demographic profile and small-district funding structure outside Wisconsin.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LDFSchool
• Facebookfacebook.com/ldfschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/ldfschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lac-du-flambeau-public-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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