Lakewood School District #306

What Lakewood School District #306 does

Lakewood School District #306 is a public K-12 school district headquartered in Marysville, Washington, formed in 1914 through the consolidation of three predecessor districts (#45, #65, #102) and now serving approximately 2,600 students across a 23-square-mile attendance area in Snohomish County. The district operates five schools — three elementary schools (Cougar Creek, English Crossing, Lakewood), Lakewood Middle School (with a STEM Lab opened in 2021), and Lakewood High School (opened 2017) — plus a Support Services Center for transportation and maintenance. Programmatic offerings include Career and Technical Education, Special Education services, Multilingual Learners programming, a Highly Capable program, Learning Assistance Programs (Title I and LAP), Early Learning/ECEAP, the Lakewood Online Academy with Edgenuity for grades 6-12 alternative learning, and co-curricular athletics including 12 varsity sports under Northwest Conference affiliation.

The district's technology infrastructure relies entirely on integrated third-party platforms rather than proprietary systems: Skyward Family Access for student information management, Finalsite for website and mobile app, BoardDocs for board governance documentation, Nutrislice for meal menu publication, Edgenuity for online curriculum delivery, Peachjar for community flyer distribution, Zoom for board meeting participation, and Sandy Hook Promise for anonymous safety tip reporting. No proprietary technology, API surface, or AI/ML capabilities are documented.

Funding derives from three primary streams: Washington State basic education apportionment and federal allocations, the voter-approved Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O) Levy representing approximately 14% of the operating budget (collections 2025-2028), and the voter-approved Capital Improvements and Safety Levy (collections 2025-2028). Additional revenue includes middle and high school meal fees (elementary meals are free under the Community Eligibility Provision) and episodic state/federal grants for energy efficiency, urgent repairs, and school construction. The district is governed by an elected five-member Board of Directors and led by Superintendent Dr. Erin Murphy, with an executive team spanning Finance, Capital Projects, Teaching & Learning, HR/Student Services, and Communications. The Strategic Plan 2025-2030 prioritizes Service/Caring, Equitable Access to Powerful Learning, and Family/Community Engagement.

Name

Lakewood School District #306

Legal name

Lakewood School District #306

Website

https://lwsd.wednet.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1914

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Public K-12 school district in Marysville, Washington, serving approximately 2,600 students across five schools (three elementary, one middle, one high) plus an online academy, governed by an elected Board and funded primarily through state apportionment and voter-approved local levies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH), Public Student Support & Related Services (Counseling, SEL, Health, Safety) (EDAJAAAK)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Elementary school programs
• Secondary school programs
• Special education services
• Career technical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Marysville, Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Educational Programs & Operations Levy (EP&O): The EP&O levy represents approximately 14% of the district's operating budget. It fills the gap between what the state funds for basic education and what students and schools need. Voters approved this levy in 2024 for collections in 2025-2028.
2. Capital Improvements and Safety Levy: Voter-approved levy approved in 2024 for collections in 2025-2028, funding facility needs not funded by the state including safety improvements, energy efficiency upgrades, and preservation projects.
3. State Basic Education Funding: State apportionment and federal funding for basic education programs and special education services.
4. Student Meal Fees: Fees charged for breakfast and lunch at middle and high school levels; free meals provided at elementary schools through Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Public K-12 educational services for approximately 2,600 students across five school sites in Snohomish County, Washington. The district operates three elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and the Lakewood Online Academy (Edgenuity) for grades 6-12. Core offerings include core curriculum aligned with Common Core State Standards, special education, career and technical education, multilingual learner support, highly capable programs, learning assistance, early learning/ECEAP, athletics, food services, transportation, and health/mental health services.

Product overview

Lakewood School District #306 is a public K-12 school district in Washington State serving approximately 2,600 students across five school sites. The district operates as a unified educational platform consisting of three elementary schools (Cougar Creek Elementary, English Crossing Elementary, Lakewood Elementary), one middle school (Lakewood Middle School with STEM Lab), and one high school (Lakewood High School opened 2017). The district's core offerings include Lakewood Online Academy with Edgenuity for alternative learning, Career and Technical Education, Special Education Services, Multilingual Learners Program, Highly Capable Program, Learning Assistance Programs, Early Learning, and Athletics/Activities. Supporting infrastructure includes Food Services, Transportation, Health Services, and Mental Health/Well-Being Services. The district uses Finalsite for its website platform, Skyward Family Access for student information management, and BoardDocs for governance. The district's motto is 'Inspiring Growth. Empowering Futures' with a Strategic Plan 2025-2030 guiding priorities around Service/Caring, Equitable Access to Powerful Learning, and Family/Community Engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cougar Creek Elementary: Elementary school serving students in the Lakewood School District
• English Crossing Elementary
• Lakewood Elementary
• Lakewood Middle School
• Lakewood High School
• Lakewood Online Academy with Edgenuity
• Classic Cougar Club (60+)

Products and services

• Cougar Creek Elementary School
• English Crossing Elementary School
• Lakewood Elementary School
• Lakewood Middle School
• Lakewood High School
• Lakewood Online Academy with Edgenuity
• Career and Technical Education (CTE)
• Special Education Services
• Multilingual Learners Program (MLL)
• Highly Capable Program
• Learning Assistance Programs (Title I and LAP)
• Early Learning / ECEAP
• Athletics and Activities
• Food Services
• Transportation Services
• Health Services
• Student Well-Being and Mental Health Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,500 students enrolled as of 2014, grown considerably from 70 original students in 1914

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Sno-Isle LibrariesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 August 2025Sno-Isle Libraries partnered with Lakewood School District to host a community panel discussion on technology's impact on students and families, featuring Jonathan Haidt's book The Anxious Generation. The panel was held at Lakewood High School on August 10.
• Snohomish County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide a School Resource Officer at district schools, anticipated to be in place by the beginning of the 2025-26 school year, funded through the EP&O levy.
• Tulalip TribesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcknowledged as successors of the Stillaguamish and Snohomish peoples on whose ancestral lands the district is located. The district's Land Acknowledgment honors their historical presence and continued presence in the region.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Arlington Public Schools: Adjacent Snohomish County public K-12 district sharing similar rural-to-suburban transition demographics. Operates with comparable funding mechanisms, levy structures, and student population scale, making it a relevant benchmark for operations and program offerings.
• Stanwood-Camano School District: Nearby public K-12 district serving similar rural/suburban Snohomish and Island county communities. Comparable in district size, geographic scope, and reliance on local levies; competes for enrollment along the I-5 corridor.
• Snohomish School District: Public K-12 district in the same Snohomish County, serving similar demographic and economic populations. Operates comparable programs including CTE, online learning, and special education, and shares the same state funding framework.
• Marysville School District: Neighboring public K-12 school district in the same Snohomish County / Marysville area. Directly comparable in scale, funding model (state apportionment + levies), and student demographics, serving as the most direct local competitor for enrollment and family choice transfers.
• Mukilteo School District: Snohomish County public K-12 district of similar mid-sized scale operating under the same Washington funding model. Comparable in programmatic offerings (CTE, AP, Running Start, special education) and levy-funded operations.

Others

• Edgenuity: Online curriculum vendor whose platform Lakewood uses to power its Online Academy. Functionally adjacent — not a peer district — but is the underlying technology infrastructure enabling Lakewood's alternative learning pathway for grades 6-12.

Emerging players

• Tulalip Heritage High School: Tribally-operated K-12 alternative school within the district's service region. Comparable as an alternative learning provider serving overlapping student populations and reflecting the district's partnership ecosystem with the Tulalip Tribes.

Broad incumbents

• Edmonds School District: Larger Snohomish County public K-12 district operating with comparable governance, levy, and program structures. A broader incumbent offering similar K-12 academic and student support services at greater scale.
• Everett Public Schools: Larger urban-adjacent public K-12 district serving Everett and surrounding communities. Operates under the same Washington funding framework and competes for choice-transfer students, but at materially larger scale with broader program offerings.
• Northshore School District: Larger public K-12 district serving north King and south Snohomish counties. Comparable in K-12 instructional and operational model, though serving materially larger enrollment with broader programmatic offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/LakewoodSchoolDistrict306
• Facebookfacebook.com/lakewood306
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lakewood-school-district
• Instagraminstagram.com/lakewoodschools

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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