Lonoke Public School District

What Lonoke Public School District does

Lonoke Public School District is a public K-12 school district operated by the State of Arkansas and governed by an elected seven-member school board under the authority of the Arkansas Department of Education. The district serves students in and around Lonoke, Arkansas, operating four school units — Lonoke Primary School (PK-2, relocated to a new facility in January 2025 with a dedicated Pre-K center), Lonoke Elementary School (3-5), Lonoke Middle School (6-8), and Lonoke High School (9-12) — plus the Lonoke Business Academy for career-focused programming. The Lonoke Jackrabbits athletic program spans football, basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, tennis, wrestling, golf, and cross country, with digital ticketing via GoFan.

The district delivers a broad academic and student-support portfolio including a Better Beginnings 3-Star Certified Pre-K program with 60 total spots (mix of ABC-Arkansas Better Chance income-based and $625/month tuition-based seats), Special Education services (SERVE, INDIRECT, CO-TEACHING, SELF-CONTAINED classrooms capped at 15 students), Gifted and Talented, an ESL program serving 95 K-12 English Language Learners, evidence-based Dyslexia Intervention (Build/Take Flight/Jet curricula) serving 48 students in 2025-2026, a CORE Alternative Learning Environment, Section 504 accommodations, McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance, and a school-based Baptist Health Family Clinic. The Adult Education program, originally founded by M.O. Livingston in the early 1970s and expanded to full-time operations in 1993 under Steven Lilly, now serves both Lonoke and Prairie Counties via satellite centers in Cabot, Des Arc, and Hazen, offering GED preparation, basic skills, ESL, and the WAGE job-readiness program under Director LaCarol Clement.

The business model is non-commercial public sector: revenue is derived primarily from state education funding formulas, local tax revenues, and federal grants (Title I, IDEA), supplemented by modest Pre-K tuition ($625/month per paid spot), meal program receipts ($2.00 breakfast / $3.25 paid lunch for students), and $2.00 transcript processing fees. The district is led by Superintendent Dr. Bruce Guthrie and supports approximately 175 staff members. Operational technology is built on third-party SaaS platforms — Finalsite for website/CMS with multilingual translation, Transfinder RouteFinder for transportation, SchoolDude for maintenance, LINQ Connect/Titan K12 for nutrition payment and account management, Nutrislice for menus, Home Access Center and TAC for gradebook access, SEAS for special education management, and GoFan for athletic ticketing. The district also operates a Purple Star Schools designation across all four schools recognizing military family support, and pursues active recruitment through SchoolSpring for ongoing hiring needs.

Name

Lonoke Public School District

Legal name

Lonoke Public School District

Website

https://lonokeschools.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Lonoke Public School District is a public K-12 school district in Lonoke, Arkansas, operating four schools (PK-12) plus Pre-K, Adult Education, and student support programs for residents of Lonoke and Prairie Counties under Arkansas Department of Education oversight.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Child Care Services (62441), Other Schools and Instruction (6116)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Head Start & Public Pre-K Programs (EDACABAK), Literacy & Numeracy Intervention (Reading/Math Support) (EDAJALAD), School-Based Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Services (EDAKAEAA), Specialized Instruction & Resource Support (Inclusion, Pull-Out, Co-Teaching) (EDAJAKAC)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Pre-K early childhood
• Adult education services
• Special education programs
• Student support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lonoke, AR

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Primary funding from state and local tax revenues, state education funding formulas, and federal education grants (Title I, IDEA, etc.)
2. Pre-K Tuition Program: Paid Pre-K program with $625 monthly tuition for 60 total spots (grant-paid and tuition spots combined)
3. Transcript Processing Fees: $2.00 processing fee for official and unofficial hardcopy transcript requests

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lonoke Public School District is a public K-12 school district in Lonoke, Arkansas that delivers comprehensive educational services from Pre-K through 12th grade across four school campuses (Lonoke Primary PK-2, Elementary 3-5, Middle 6-8, and High 9-12) plus the Lonoke Business Academy. The district also operates a Pre-K program (with both income-based ABC and tuition-based options), an Adult Education program (GED, basic skills, job readiness, ESL) serving Lonoke and Prairie Counties, and specialized student support services including Special Education, Gifted and Talented, Dyslexia Intervention, ESL, McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance, Section 504 accommodations, and the CORE Alternative Learning Environment.

Product overview

Lonoke Public School District is a public K-12 educational institution serving students in Lonoke, Arkansas. The district operates as a unified public school system comprising five school units: Lonoke Primary School (PK-2), Lonoke Elementary School (3-5), Lonoke Middle School (6-8), Lonoke High School (9-12), and Lonoke Business Academy. The district offers comprehensive educational programs including core academic instruction, Pre-K program (with both ABC-Arkansas Better Chance and tuition-based options), Special Education services (SERVE, INDIRECT, CO-TEACHING, SELF-CONTAINED), Gifted and Talented Program, English Language Learners (ESL) program serving 95 students, and Dyslexia Intervention services. Additional support programs include the CORE Alternative Learning Environment, McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance, Section 504 accommodations, Child Nutrition Services, Athletics, and Adult Education (GED preparation). The district utilizes various third-party platforms for operations including Finalsite (website/CMS), Transfinder (transportation), SchoolDude (maintenance), LINQ Connect/Titan K12 (food services), Home Access Center (grades), and SEAS (special education). Health services are provided through partnership with Baptist Health Family Clinic on campus.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lonoke Jackrabbits: Athletic teams and mascot for all Lonoke schools

Products and services

• Lonoke Primary School (PK-2) Serves pre-kindergarten through second grade students within the Lonoke Public School District. Houses Pre-K enrollment and the district's certified early childhood program.
• Lonoke Elementary School (3-5) Serves grades 3-5 as part of the K-12 public school system operated by the district.
• Lonoke Middle School (6-8) Serves grades 6-8 as part of the K-12 public school system operated by the district.
• Lonoke High School (9-12) Serves grades 9-12. Home of the Jackrabbits. Offers comprehensive high school curriculum, athletics, and college and career preparation.
• Lonoke Business Academy Career-focused educational program providing business education and career preparation.
• Pre-K Program High-quality preschool instruction for children who will be 4 by August 1. Offers both ABC-Arkansas Better Chance (income-based) and tuition-based spots (60 total). Features developmental screenings, a 1:10 teacher-student ratio, and Better Beginnings 3-Star Certification.
• Adult Education Program GED preparation and adult education services serving Lonoke and Prairie Counties with classes in GED, basic skills, job readiness (WAGE program), and English as a Second Language. Multiple locations including Cabot, Lonoke, Des Arc, and Hazen.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive special education serving K-12 students with disabilities under IDEA guidelines. Includes SERVE, INDIRECT, CO-TEACHING, SELF-CONTAINED classrooms, and therapy services (Speech, OT, PT). District operates four self-contained classrooms limited to 15 students each.
• Gifted and Talented Program Differentiated educational program for high-potential students. Includes GT curriculum units, an identification process, newsletters, and GT coordinator support. Students selected based on high achievement, creative abilities, and task commitment.
• McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Program Support services for students in temporary or transitional housing. Provides transportation, school supplies, before/after-school program connections, assessment services, and immediate enrollment assistance.
• English Language Learners (ESL) Program English as a Second Language instruction for non-proficient English students. Currently serving 95 ELLs K-12. Includes District ESL Coordinator, District ESL Facilitator, ESL-endorsed teachers, and bilingual paraprofessionals on each campus.
• Dyslexia Intervention Program Evidence-based dyslexia intervention using Build (K-1), Take Flight (2-8), and Jet (9-12) programs. During 2025-2026, 48 students received intervention services with 53 total identified as exhibiting dyslexia characteristics.
• CORE (Committed to Other Routes of Education) Alternative Learning Environment (ALE) program for grades K-12. Serves students whose academic and social progress is negatively affected by personal characteristics or situations. Includes social skills instruction, point/level system, and credit recovery options.
• Child Nutrition Services School meal services including breakfast and lunch at each school. Operates under the National School Lunch Program. Provides free and reduced lunch applications, meal account management, and wellness policies.
• Athletics Program Comprehensive athletic program including football, basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, tennis, wrestling, golf, and cross country. Partners with Baptist Health Family Clinic for athletic physicals and uses GoFan for digital ticketing.
• Transportation Services Student transportation using Transfinder RouteFinder system. Manages bus, trailer, and box truck requests with minimum 8-day advance notice requirement.
• Health Services School health services with nurses at each campus. Partners with Baptist Health Family Clinic for on-campus clinic services. Provides sports physicals, health screenings, and COVID-19 protocols.
• Student Registration Services K-12 student registration including in-district, out-of-district (school choice and legal transfer), and Pre-K registration. Manages returning student packets, new student documentation, and school choice applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 48 students received dyslexia intervention services during 2025-2026 school year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration21 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Baptist HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-site Baptist Health Family Clinic at 737 E Front St, Lonoke provides healthcare services for students. Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Students need appointments and parent/guardian chaperone. Clinic accepts insurance and offers sports physicals for $20 without insurance.
• Arkansas Department of Career EducationminorOthersLinks provided to state workforce development and career education resources for adult education students
• Arkansas WorkforceminorOthersWorkforce development resources and job placement assistance for adult education participants

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Beebe Public Schools: Regional public K-12 district in White County, Arkansas, operating elementary, middle, and high schools. Comparable in size and program mix to Lonoke and a direct alternative for families in central Arkansas.
• England Public Schools: Smaller public K-12 district also located in Lonoke County, Arkansas. Direct in-county peer competing for the same resident and school-choice student pool as Lonoke PSD.
• Searcy Public Schools: Regional public K-12 district in White County, Arkansas. Comparable size and program offering, competing for the same central-Arkansas family market.
• Stuttgart Public Schools: Public K-12 district in Arkansas County, Arkansas, serving a comparable small-city rural population. Similar funding structure, demographics, and program scope to Lonoke PSD.
• Carlisle Public Schools: Small public K-12 district in Lonoke County, Arkansas, operating PK-12 programs. Comparable rural-district operating model with similar funding structure and program scope.
• Cabot Public Schools: Larger neighboring public K-12 district in Lonoke County, Arkansas, serving PK-12 with comprehensive academic, athletic, and support programs. Closest geographic and operational comparable to Lonoke PSD, competing for in-county and school-choice enrollment.
• Jacksonville North Pulaski School District: Mid-sized public K-12 district in central Arkansas operating multiple PK-12 schools with similar academic, special education, and ESL programs. Closely comparable in operating model and geographic region.

Broad incumbents

• Bryant Public Schools: Larger central Arkansas public K-12 district with established academic, athletic, and student-support programs. Comparable state-level K-12 operator, but with materially greater scale and resources.
• Benton Public Schools: Larger central Arkansas public K-12 district with broader resources and program offerings. Comparable as a public K-12 operator in the same state funding ecosystem.
• Pulaski County Special School District: Large central Arkansas public K-12 district serving a much broader urban/suburban footprint. Comparable as a public K-12 operator but materially larger and more resourced, serving as a benchmark for scaled district operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LonokeSchools
• Facebookfacebook.com/lonokeschools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lonokeschools
• Instagraminstagram.com/lonokeschools

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

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