Mahanoy Area Elementary School

What Mahanoy Area Elementary School does

Mahanoy Area Elementary School is a public K-5 (or K-6) elementary school and a division of the Mahanoy Area School District, a Pennsylvania government state entity serving students in Mahanoy City, Schuylkill County. The district operates three coordinated delivery units — the Elementary School, the Junior/Senior High School, and the Mahanoy Area Virtual Academy (MAVA) cyber program — under the governance of an elected school board and Superintendent Dr. Joie L. Green. The elementary division employs approximately 62 staff and delivers core academics (Math, Reading/Writing, Science, History, Grammar/Spelling) plus special-area subjects (PE, Guidance, Computers, Library, Music), athletics (PIAA District XI / Schuylkill League), the Rhoades STEM Lab, the Student Assistance Program (SAP), the SHINE after-school program, and a free Summer Lunch Program operating June 8 to August 14, 2026 at 10+ community sites. Compliance posture includes Title IX, FERPA, and Pennsylvania Acts 44 (2025), 117 (2024), and 120.

The school's technology stack is assembled entirely from third-party K-12 SaaS platforms: Google Classroom serves as the unified learning management system across all elementary subjects; Microsoft 365 supports staff and student communication; Renaissance STAR/AR provides reading assessment and personalized practice; the Student Information System (CSIU Technology eSchoolData) handles enrollment, grades, attendance, and parent/student portals; IEP Writer manages special-education documentation; PA-ETEP tracks teacher effectiveness; Source4Teachers handles substitute placement; Time Clock Plus manages employee time and attendance; and the Here Comes the Bus mobile app delivers real-time school bus arrival notifications (school code 86225). The district website is hosted on the Educational Networks CMS. No proprietary technology, AI/ML capability, or developer-facing API is disclosed.

As a public entity, the school is funded through state and local tax appropriations rather than commercial revenue; tuition is not charged, and the district participates in the Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit Program (OSTCP) which allows students to transfer out. No financial figures are publicly disclosed on the district website. Marketing and community engagement are limited to organic channels: the mabears.net website, Facebook (MahanoyAreaSchoolDistrict), and Twitter/X (@mahanoyareasd). Strategic direction is set by the "MASD Future Ready Comprehensive Plan 2024-2027," and operational priorities are reinforced by Pennsylvania regulatory mandates including Act 44 weapons-incident notifications effective January 6, 2026 and Act 117 Type 1 Diabetes educational material distribution beginning the 2025-2026 school year.

Name

Mahanoy Area Elementary School

Legal name

Mahanoy Area School District

Website

https://mabears.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 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 Virtual & Blended Learning Programs (District-Run) (EDAJAAAI), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Elementary school programs
• STEM lab instruction
• Student support services
• Cyber school academy

Headquarters

HQ city

Mahanoy City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Mahanoy Area Elementary School provides tuition-free K-5 public education within the Mahanoy Area School District, delivering core academic subjects and special area classes (PE, Library, Music, Computers, Guidance) to resident children. The district additionally operates a 6-12 Junior/Senior High School and the Mahanoy Area Virtual Academy (MAVA) cyber program, supported by athletics, STEM programming, and student support services.

Product overview

Mahanoy Area School District operates as a single-district public school system offering a comprehensive K-12 education portfolio. The district consists of an Elementary School (grades K-5), a Junior/Senior High School (grades 6-12), and the Mahanoy Area Virtual Academy (MAVA) cyber school program. Core academic programs are enhanced by specialized offerings including the Rhoades STEM Lab for hands-on science and technology education, TRiO Upward Bound for college preparation, and a full athletics program (Golden Bears). The district provides integrated technology platforms including Google Classroom for learning management, Renaissance STAR/AR for reading assessment, and various student information systems. Additional support services include the Student Assistance Program (SAP) for behavioral health intervention, summer nutrition programs, and before/after school programs like SHINE.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Golden Bears: Athletics program and mascot for Mahanoy Area School District
• Student Assistance Program (S.A.P.)
• Rhoades Stem Lab

Products and services

• Elementary School Program (K-5) Grades K-5 elementary education program offering core academic subjects and special area classes (Physical Education, Guidance, Computers, Library, Music), plus after-school programs including SHINE, delivered to resident children free of charge.
• Junior/Senior High School Program (6-12) Grades 6-12 secondary education offering a comprehensive curriculum with AP courses (AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP English Literature, AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science, AP US History), Keystone exam preparation, career and technical education, extracurricular activities, and athletics.
• Mahanoy Area Virtual Academy (MAVA) Full-time online cyber school program providing K-12 online education as an alternative to in-person attendance, directed by Eric Moucheron ([email protected]).
• Golden Bears Athletics Program Athletics program competing in PIAA District XI as a member of the Schuylkill League. Sports include Fall (football, volleyball, soccer), Winter (basketball), and Spring (baseball, softball, track and field) seasons.
• Rhoades STEM Lab Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics laboratory and instructional program providing hands-on STEM education within the Mahanoy Area School District.
• Summer Lunch Program Free meal program for children under 18 running June 8 to August 14, 2026 at multiple sites including the elementary cafeteria, East End Park, Morea Park, Frackville Memorial Park, Delano, Gilberton, Girardville, Grier City, Southward Playground Tamaqua, and Eureka Park Ashland.
• Student Assistance Program (SAP) K-12 program removing barriers to learning by providing intervention for students experiencing depression, suicidal thoughts, drug/alcohol issues, or other challenges, coordinated by Mrs. Kate Orsulak.
• TRiO Upward Bound (College Prep) Federal TRiO program in partnership with Bloomsburg University providing college preparation, tutoring, and support services for first-generation and disadvantaged college-bound students.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Integration9 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• TRiO Upward Bound (Bloomsburg University)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe district partners with Bloomsburg University's TRiO Upward Bound program to provide college preparation and access services for eligible students. This federal TRiO program helps students from disadvantaged backgrounds prepare for college enrollment.
• PIAA (Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe district participates in PIAA District XI athletics as a member of the Schuylkill League, allowing student-athletes to compete in Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association sanctioned sports.
• Keystone State Challenge AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA tuition-free residential academic program in Annville, PA where Mahanoy Area students can enroll while remaining district students. The program provides quasi-military residential setting teaching academics and job skills.
• Eric Moucheron (Mahanoy Area Virtual Academy)minorOthersDirector of Mahanoy Area Virtual Academy (MAVA), the district's cyber school program offering online education options. Contact: [email protected]

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Shenandoah Valley School District: Small Schuylkill County, PA public K-12 district in the same Schuylkill League / PIAA District XI footprint, sharing comparable student demographics and a post-industrial rural catchment.
• Blue Mountain School District: Schuylkill/Northern Berks-area PA public K-12 district in the same Schuylkill League and PIAA District XI, comparable in mission and operating environment to Mahanoy Area.
• Pine Grove Area School District: Small Schuylkill County, PA public K-12 district in the Schuylkill League, closely matched in enrollment scale, athletics participation, and rural Pennsylvania governance structure.
• Saint Clair Area School District: Tiny Schuylkill County, PA public K-12 district in the same Schuylkill League, with comparable very-small-scale operations and demographics to Mahanoy Area.
• Minersville Area School District: Small neighboring Schuylkill County public K-12 district operating in the same athletic conference and facing the same demographic and funding pressures as Mahanoy Area.
• North Schuylkill School District: Adjacent Schuylkill County, PA public school district serving K-12 with comparable rural demographics, athletics league membership (Schuylkill League / PIAA District XI), and similar scale profile to Mahanoy Area.
• Pottsville Area School District: Larger Schuylkill County, PA public K-12 district operating in the same PIAA District XI and Schuylkill League, providing a comparable reference point for district operations and athletics.
• Tri-Valley School District: Small Schuylkill County, PA public K-12 district sharing the Schuylkill League and a similar rural post-industrial demographic profile with Mahanoy Area.
• Williams Valley School District: Small neighboring Dauphin/Schuylkill-area PA public K-12 district serving a comparable rural, working-class catchment with similar program and athletic footprints.
• Tamaqua Area School District: Schuylkill County, PA public K-12 district in the Schuylkill League, structurally similar in size, governance, and reliance on state basic education funding.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mahanoyareasd
• Facebookfacebook.com/MahanoyAreaSchoolDistrict
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mahanoy-area-elementary-school

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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