La Porte Independent School District

What La Porte Independent School District does

La Porte Independent School District is a public K-12 school district and political subdivision of the State of Texas, serving approximately 7,200 students across 12 campuses (7 elementary schools, 2 junior high schools, 1 sixth-grade campus, 2 high schools, and an Early Childhood Center) within a 55-square-mile service area covering La Porte, Shoreacres, Morgan's Point, and portions of Deer Park. The district employs approximately 1,100 staff members under Superintendent Dr. Walter Jackson and is governed by an elected Board of Trustees led by President Jeff Martin.

The district's core technology stack is built on a multi-vendor SaaS ecosystem rather than proprietary systems: ParentSquare serves as the website CMS and family communications platform, Skyward and PowerSchool/HomeAccess provide student information systems, Schoology functions as the learning management system, Smart Tag handles transportation tracking, Visitor Aware manages campus access, Anonymous Alerts and Navigate360 support safety reporting, Beanstack powers library reading programs, and MySchoolBucks manages meal payments. The district also operates an Early Childhood Center serving children from six weeks through prekindergarten at Heritage Elementary, and runs a Career & Technical Education program recognized as a Texas Education Agency CTE District of Distinction.

La Porte ISD is funded through three primary recurring revenue streams: local property taxes (total rate of $1.0641 per $100 of taxable value, subject to ~37% recapture to the state), state funding through the Texas Foundation School Program (basic allotment of $6,215 per student in 2025), and federal programs including Title funding and the National School Lunch/Breakfast Programs. Capital funding has been secured through two large voter-approved bond issues: $260 million in 2014 (used to renovate or rebuild all 12 campuses between 2015 and 2018) and $235 million in 2023 (for infrastructure, technology, a new Bulldog Stadium, and a development facility). A pending Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) is projected to add approximately $8.4 million in annual recurring revenue. The district offers several no-cost programs to families — free breakfast and lunch for all students under the Community Eligibility Provision, free Pre-K for eligible 4-year-olds, and a free associate degree through the Accelerated College Education (ACE) partnership with San Jacinto College — and has earned Aaa (Moody's) and AA+ (S&P) bond ratings, the highest assigned to any Texas school district.

Name

La Porte Independent School District

Legal name

La Porte Independent School District

Website

https://lpisd.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

La Porte Independent School District is a Texas public K-12 school district serving approximately 7,200 students across 12 campuses within a 55-square-mile area, funded by local property taxes and state foundation aid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• School district services
• Early childhood education
• Career technical education
• College preparation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

La Porte, Texas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Local Property Tax Revenue: Majority of district funding comes from local property taxes through Maintenance & Operations (M&O) tax rate and Interest & Sinking (I&S) tax rate. Current total tax rate is $1.0641 per $100 of taxable value. Subject to recapture where approximately 37% of M&O revenue is sent to the state.
2. State Funding: State funding through the Foundation School Program (FSP) based on student enrollment and attendance. Basic Allotment is $6,215 per student (increased from $6,160 in 2025).
3. Bond Proceeds: Capital funding through voter-approved bonds. $260 million bond approved in 2014 for facility renovation/reconstruction. $235 million bond approved in 2023 for infrastructure, technology, new stadium, and development facility.
4. Federal Programs & Grants: Funding through Title programs, National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and other federal educational grants

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

La Porte Independent School District is a public K-12 school district operating 12 campuses across 55 square miles in La Porte, Texas, serving approximately 7,200 students from early childhood (six weeks old) through high school graduation. The district delivers comprehensive educational services including Pre-K, elementary, junior high, and high school instruction, dual-credit college programs (ACE), career and technical education, fine arts, athletics, school nutrition, and student support services. It is funded primarily through local property taxes, state foundation funding, and federal grants, and is governed by an elected Board of Trustees.

Product overview

La Porte Independent School District operates as a public school district with 12 campuses serving approximately 7,200 students across 55 square miles. The district's product portfolio centers on its ParentSquare-powered website platform providing district-wide communications and access to various educational services. Key service modules include Skyward Family Access for student information management, the Accelerated College Education (ACE) Program enabling free associate degrees through San Jacinto College, and the Early Childhood Center serving children from infancy through pre-K. Additional offerings encompass School Nutrition Services providing free meals to all students, Pre-K programs at three elementary campuses, and the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) system for teacher compensation enhancement. The district also supports National Board Certification for educators seeking advanced credentials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• La Porte ISD: Main district brand used for all educational services
• La Porte High School
• La Porte ISD Academy of Viola DeWalt High School
• Early Childhood Center
• LPISD

Products and services

• K-12 Education Across 12 Campuses
• Early Childhood Center
• Pre-K Program
• Accelerated College Education (ACE) Program
• School Nutrition Services
• Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA)
• National Board Certification Support
• Visual & Performing Arts Program
• Athletics Program
• Career & Technical Education (CTE)

Quantifiable outcome

• 24 consecutive 'A' ratings for Superior Achievement under Texas School FIRST financial accountability system
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• San Jacinto CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through the Accelerated College Education (ACE) program enabling La Porte High School students to earn associate degrees while in high school. LPISD is the only district partnering with San Jacinto College that covers 100% of tuition and book costs for students.
• Galveston Bay FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for STEM camp programming focusing on real-world STEM activities for middle school students. Students explore La Porte's ecosystems including wetlands and oceans, learning about conservation and environmental responsibility.
• Texas National Board CoalitionminorOthersPartnership supporting teachers interested in earning National Board Certification. Teachers can join cohorts through this organization to pursue NBC certification which qualifies them for Recognized designation in TIA.
• Champions (Before/After School Care)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party before and after school care provider operating on LPISD campuses for summer camp programs (Mission Camp).

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Clear Creek Independent School District: Clear Creek ISD is a nearby Houston-area public K-12 system serving families in a suburban district. It compares on campus footprint, local and state funding, academic programs, and community-based enrollment.
• Pearland Independent School District: Pearland ISD is a Houston-area public school district with a comprehensive K-12 and extracurricular offering. Its suburban family market, campus network, and public education funding model are comparable to La Porte ISD.
• Pasadena Independent School District: Pasadena ISD is a nearby Houston-area public school district operating a broad K-12 campus network. Its public funding model, school sites, and family and student offering closely match La Porte ISD's core operating model.
• Aldine Independent School District: Aldine ISD is an established Houston-area public school district with elementary, middle, high, and specialized programs. Its broader but comparable public K-12 operations make it useful for benchmarking scale, services, and funding efficiency.
• Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District: Goose Creek CISD is a nearby Gulf Coast district with multiple elementary, middle, and high school campuses. Its regional public K-12 model and similar Texas funding and regulatory context make it a strong operational comparator.
• Humble Independent School District: Humble ISD operates a large public K-12 network in the Houston metro and serves a similar family and student base. It is a relevant peer for district-scale services, facilities, technology, and academic programs.
• Galena Park Independent School District: Galena Park ISD serves the Houston and Gulf Coast region through a public K-12 system and shares the same Texas accountability and funding environment. It is a relevant direct peer for comparing campus operations, community education programs, and district services.
• Deer Park Independent School District: Deer Park ISD is a nearby Gulf Coast Texas public K-12 district serving a similar suburban and industrial community. It is directly comparable because both districts operate public school campuses, depend on local and state education funding, and compete for families in the same Houston-area market.

Broad incumbents

• Katy Independent School District: Katy ISD is a much larger, established public K-12 system in the Houston region. It is an incumbent benchmark for the same district model, but its greater scale and broad portfolio place it in the broad incumbent category.
• Fort Bend Independent School District: Fort Bend ISD is a large Houston-area public school district serving a comparable suburban family market. It is an incumbent benchmark for K-12 campus operations, funding, and academic and extracurricular services, though it is substantially larger than La Porte ISD.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/la-porte-independent-school-district

Compliance3 records

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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