What Moscow School District does

Moscow School District 281 is a public K-12 school district operating under the Idaho State Department of Education, serving more than 2,000 students across seven schools in Moscow, Idaho: A.B. McDonald Elementary, Lena Whitmore Elementary, and West Park Elementary (K-5); Moscow Middle School (6-8); Moscow High School; and Paradise Creek Regional High School (alternative). The district is governed by an elected Board of Trustees and led by Superintendent Shawn Tiegs, with no private ownership. Its technology platform is built on third-party SaaS: Canvas LMS (via Instructure) for learning management, PowerSchool for student information and 100% online enrollment, Apptegy for the district website and mobile apps, Microsoft Azure AD for single sign-on, and SecureInstantPayments for meal and fee collection.

The district operates a portfolio of educational and community services including Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways with industry certifications, a K-12 Computer Science curriculum, the Community Schools initiative (with a podcast produced in a Nez Perce Tribe grant-funded studio), University of Idaho dual credit courses, Adventure Club before/after-school care, English as a Second Language, Gifted and Talented, Title I support, district libraries, transportation, and student nutrition. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: parents self-enroll via the PowerSchool online portal or in-person at school offices, with inter-district open enrollment also available.

Revenue is derived almost entirely from public-sector sources — local property taxes, the Idaho state school funding formula, and federal education grants (Title I, Title IX, CTE) — supplemented by transactional fees for student meals and optional activity fees, plus private community-funded scholarships via the Moscow Bear Boosters and Moscow Education Foundation. As a tuition-free public district, the district does not sell to commercial customers; its "customers" are the resident families it is chartered to serve, and its distribution is entirely through physical school sites and the online enrollment platform.

Name

Moscow School District

Legal name

Moscow School District 281

Website

https://msd281.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Moscow School District 281 is a public K-12 district in Moscow, Idaho serving 2,000+ students across 7 schools. It is government-funded, tuition-free, and operated under the Idaho State Department of Education with a Board of Trustees and Superintendent leadership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Moscow, Idaho

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, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Primary revenue from local property tax revenues, Idaho state school funding formula, and federal education grants and programs.
2. Student Meal Payments: Revenue from student meal purchases. Parents can pay lunch balances online via Secure Instant Payments.
3. Student Fees: Optional fees for student activities, courses, and services. Fee payment available through eFund for Schools platform.
4. Moscow Bear Boosters Scholarships: Private scholarships funded by community donations through the Moscow Bear Boosters organization, awarding scholarships to graduating seniors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Moscow School District 281 operates a public K-12 educational system serving more than 2,000 students across seven schools in Moscow, Idaho. The district delivers tuition-free public education from kindergarten through grade 12, including elementary, middle, and high school academic programs supplemented by Career Technical Education pathways, special education services, dual-credit partnerships with the University of Idaho, English as a Second Language support, and Community Schools enrichment programs such as the Adventure Club before/after school childcare service.

Product overview

Moscow School District 281 is a K-12 public school district serving Moscow, Idaho with approximately 2,000+ students across seven schools. The district operates a platform of educational services including six schools (four elementary, one middle, one high school, and one alternative high school), supplemented by specialized programs such as Career Technical Education (CTE) with multiple pathway options, Computer Science curriculum from K-12, Community Schools programming with podcast content, English as a Second Language services, Gifted and Talented programs, Title 1 support, Adventure Club childcare, and district library services. The district provides digital platforms including a website and mobile app for parent/student access to Canvas LMS, PowerSchool, and online payments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Moscow High School Public high school serving grades 9-12 in Moscow, Idaho, offering academic programs, athletics, Career Technical Education pathways, library resources, and college preparation including UI Dual Credit courses.
• Computer Science Curriculum K-12 computer science instructional program with computational thinking curriculum for grades K-1, 2-3, and 4-5, along with CS websites, apps, and resources.
• Community Schools Program Community Schools initiative featuring a podcast, partnership programs, and coordination services connecting families with school and community resources, including health and social services.
• Adventure Club K-5 before and after school childcare and enrichment program for elementary students, providing supervised activities for working families.
• English as a Second Language (ESL) Program English language learning support services for students whose primary language is not English.
• Gifted and Talented Programs Enhanced educational opportunities and enrichment for students identified as gifted and talented.
• Title 1 Program Federal supplemental education program providing additional academic support and resources to disadvantaged students.
• UI Dual Credit Program Partnership with the University of Idaho allowing high school students to earn college credits while in high school.
• Student Meals / Nutrition Program School nutrition and meal services for students, with online payment options through SecureInstantPayments.
• Student Transportation Services School bus transportation services for students within the district boundary.
• Moscow Science Fair Annual science fair competition for students to showcase scientific research and projects.
• Moscow School District Mobile App Mobile application for iOS and Android devices providing real-time notifications, school updates, and parent communications for the Moscow School District community.
• Online Registration Platform 100% online student registration and annual re-registration platform powered by PowerSchool, with pre-populated forms and self-service parent account enrollment management.
• Community Schools Podcast

Quantifiable outcome

• 23 seniors earned Career Technical Education Diploma in addition to traditional diploma (2024-2025 school year)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Moscow Education FoundationcoreOthersNon-profit foundation supporting educational initiatives and programs in the Moscow School District. Works to enhance educational opportunities beyond what district funding provides.
• Moscow Bear BoosterscoreOthersParent and community booster organization supporting athletic programs and student activities. Awards scholarships to graduating seniors including the Sam Lewis Memorial Scholarship (two $1,000 scholarships).
• University of IdahocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUI Dual Credit program allows high school students to earn college credits through courses taught at Moscow High School. Leverages university-based community that values education.
• Idaho State Department of EducationcoreOthersState education agency providing funding, standards, and oversight for Idaho public schools including Title I, Title IX, and CTE programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Lewiston School District: Public K-12 district in Lewiston, Idaho, geographically closest peer to Moscow School District along the Idaho-Washington border. Comparable as a smaller regional Idaho public school district with similar funding and operating profile.
• Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25: Public K-12 district serving Pocatello and Chubbuck in southeastern Idaho. Comparable as a mid-size Idaho public school district with similar governance, CTE, and dual-credit programming patterns.
• Nampa School District: Public K-12 district serving Nampa, Idaho in the Treasure Valley. Comparable as a growing Idaho public school district with overlapping CTE and dual-credit programming.
• Bonneville Joint School District 93: Public K-12 district serving Idaho Falls/East Idaho. Comparable as a regional Idaho public school district operating under the same state funding formula and oversight framework.
• Caldwell School District: Public K-12 district serving Caldwell, Idaho in the Treasure Valley. Comparable as a mid-size Idaho public school district with similar CTE programming and reliance on state/local funding mix.
• Coeur d'Alene School District: Public K-12 district serving Coeur d'Alene and northern Idaho. Comparable as a regional Idaho public school district with similar state funding model and competitive position for inter-district open enrollment.
• Twin Falls School District: Public K-12 district serving Twin Falls and surrounding Magic Valley region. Comparable as a mid-size Idaho public school district competing on academic outcomes and CTE pathways.

Direct peers

• Pullman School District: Public K-12 district serving Pullman, Washington, directly across the state line and anchored by Washington State University. Highly comparable as a small, university-town public K-12 district with similar community-engagement and dual-credit dynamics.
• Boise School District: The largest public K-12 district in Idaho, serving the Boise metro area. Most directly comparable Idaho public school district peer in terms of governance structure, funding model, and operating K-12 academic and CTE programming.
• West Ada School District: Idaho's second-largest public K-12 district, serving Meridian and Eagle suburbs of Boise. Comparable as an Idaho public K-12 district competing on academic performance, open enrollment, and CTE/dual-credit offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@moscowschooldistrict2816
• Facebookfacebook.com/moscow281
• Instagraminstagram.com/moscows.super
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/moscow-school-district

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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