What OROVILLE CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT does

Oroville City Elementary School District (OCESD) is a California public K-8 school district headquartered at 2795 Yard Street, Oroville, California. Founded in 1912 and operating with approximately 111 employees, the district provides comprehensive kindergarten-through-eighth-grade education to resident students within its state-defined attendance boundaries, along with associated services such as food services, health services, transportation (delivered in partnership with the neighboring Oroville Union High School District), special education, and bilingual support. Programmatic offerings include Universal PreKindergarten, Transitional Kindergarten, Summer School, an award-winning Central-Ishi Hills Band, and a competitive eSports program.

The district's technology footprint is standard K-8 educational infrastructure: a 1:1 Chromebook program for student home and classroom use, Newline interactive classroom screens, and the Aeries Parent Portal (a third-party student information system) for parent access to grades and attendance. OCESD is not a technology builder — it is a consumer of commodity ed-tech products. Family and community engagement is delivered through a dedicated district website, dedicated iOS and Android mobile applications, and social media channels on Facebook, Twitter/X, and YouTube. Operational departments include Curriculum & Instruction, Human Resources, Business Office, and Maintenance & Operations.

As a government state entity, OCESD does not generate tuition revenue; its funding model relies on California LCFF state apportionment, local property taxes, and federal/state categorical programs including Title I, LCAP, and Medi-Cal reimbursements. The district is governed by an elected board of trustees, with no private parent company, no outside investors, and no disclosed M&A or fundraising activity. Operating status is active, with current hiring (via EdJoin), active program offerings, and ongoing community engagement.

Name

OROVILLE CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Legal name

Oroville City Elementary School District

Website

https://ocesd.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Oroville City Elementary School District (OCESD) is a California public K-8 school district serving resident students in Oroville with comprehensive academic, special education, bilingual, nutrition, and transportation services funded by state apportionment and local taxes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH), English Learner (EL/ESL/ELL) & Bilingual Education Programs (EDAJAGAB), Academic/School-Readiness Preschools (EDACABAB)

Keywords

• K-8 public education
• Elementary school services
• Special education programs
• Bilingual education services
• Title I district programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Oroville

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, Others

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Oroville City Elementary School District provides free public K-8 education to students in Oroville, California, delivering academic instruction alongside wraparound support services. Offerings include Universal PreKindergarten, Transitional Kindergarten, Summer School, Special Education, Bilingual Services, the Central-Ishi Hills Band, eSports, Independent Study, Food Services, Health Services, and Transportation. The district supplements classroom instruction with a 1:1 Chromebook program, interactive classroom screens, and the Aeries Parent Portal for family access to student information.

Product overview

Oroville City Elementary School District provides a comprehensive range of educational programs and services for elementary and middle school students. The district operates multiple programs including Universal PreKindergarten (UPK), Transitional Kindergarten, Special Education, Bilingual Services, Summer School, and an award-winning band program. Technology resources include a 1:1 Chromebook program, eSports, and interactive classroom screens. The district offers parent-facing tools including the Aeries Parent Portal for student information access, along with support services such as food services, health services, transportation, and Title I academic support programs. The district's programs are coordinated through departments including Curriculum & Instruction, Human Resources, Business Office, and Maintenance & Operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Universal PreKindergarten (UPK) Early childhood education program providing prekindergarten instruction for young learners within the district.
• Transitional Kindergarten Bridge program between preschool and traditional kindergarten for young students not yet ready for standard kindergarten.
• Summer School Educational programs offered during summer months for continued student learning and enrichment.
• Special Education Specialized educational services and support for students with diverse learning needs and disabilities.
• Bilingual Services Language support services for English language learners and multilingual students.
• Food Services Meal and nutrition programs for students including breakfast and lunch services.
• Health Services Health and wellness support for students including medical screenings and health education.
• Transportation Student transportation services to and from school facilities, coordinated through a partnership with OUHSD.
• Central-Ishi Hills Band Award-winning music program offering band instruction and performance opportunities for students.
• eSports Program Competitive gaming program providing student engagement through esports activities.
• IFLC Independent Study Independent study program for students requiring flexible learning arrangements.
• Title I Programs Federal program improving basic educational programs for disadvantaged students within the district.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Oroville Union High School District (OUHSD)coreOthersTransportation partnership where OUHSD provides transportation services for OCESD students through their Facilities, IT & Transportation Department. OCESD redirects students to OUHSD's transportation department for bus service information.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Biggs Unified School District: Small K-12 unified district in adjacent Butte County serving a similar rural, high-need population. Comparable by scale, regional location, and Title I designation, though it offers high school grades OCESD does not.
• Gridley Unified School District: Small K-12 unified district in the Oroville-adjacent region with comparable demographics and Title I status. Similar in scale and rural Northern California operating context.
• Marysville Joint Unified School District: K-12 unified district serving Yuba County communities near Oroville. Comparable by regional Northern California location and Title I-style high-need demographics, though larger in scale than OCESD.

Broad incumbents

• Chico Unified School District: Larger K-12 unified district in the same Butte County region. Comparable by geography and California public school funding framework, but operates at substantially greater scale and offers high school grades OCESD does not.

Direct peers

• Thermalito Union Elementary School District: Adjacent K-8 elementary district also located in the Oroville, California area. Directly comparable by grade span, geographic service area, Title I status, and rural Northern California demographics.
• Palermo Union Elementary School District: Nearby K-8 elementary district serving a similar rural, Title I-eligible population in Butte County. Comparable by grade configuration, funding profile, and small-district operational scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/OroCityElem
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@orovillecityelementaryscho7371/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/ocesdsuper
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oroville-city-elementary-school-district

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