Oconto Unified School District

What Oconto Unified School District does

Oconto Unified School District (OUSD) is a public K-12 school district operating under Wisconsin state law as a political subdivision, headquartered at 400 Michigan Avenue, Oconto, Wisconsin. The district serves students from 4-year-old kindergarten through grade 12 across three schools: Oconto Elementary School (K-5), Oconto Middle School (6-8), and Oconto High School (9-12). Both the elementary and middle schools operate as Schoolwide Title I schools, and the district is subject to oversight by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction with compliance obligations under Title IX, McKinney-Vento, and state academic standards. OUSD offers athletics through the Packerland Conference, summer school programs, special education and mental health services, and open enrollment access to Wisconsin residents outside district boundaries.

OUSD's underlying technology footprint consists of standard educational infrastructure rather than proprietary systems: Infinite Campus serves as the student information system and parent portal, Skyward supports internal business and HR operations, district-wide WiFi access points were upgraded using State Category 2 funding and a TEACH grant, 75-inch interactive touch panel displays have been installed in teacher classrooms, and Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization (NPBI) air filtration from Global Plasma Solution has been deployed across buildings. The district does not develop or commercialize technology products; its offerings are educational programs and administrative services.

The district's business model is that of a tax-funded public entity rather than a commercial enterprise. Revenue derives from three primary streams: Wisconsin state aid formulas, federal funding (Title I, ESSER III emergency relief), and local property tax levies. A non-recurring operational referendum supplements the budget — previously $800,000 annually, now proposed at $1.2 million per year for five years. Food service is delivered under contract by Taher, and the district participates in CESA 8 cooperative agreements for shared special education services. There is no fee for resident enrollment, and pricing signals (activity fees, reduced meal applications) are nominal rather than revenue-generating. Customer concentration is effectively absolute within the district's geographic boundaries, with open enrollment providing a marginal, policy-dependent inflow.

Name

Oconto Unified School District

Legal name

Oconto Unified School District

Website

https://oconto.k12.wi.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Oconto Unified School District is a public K-12 school district in Oconto, Wisconsin, operating three schools (elementary, middle, high) that serve students from 4K through grade 12. It is funded through Wisconsin state aid, federal Title I, and local property taxes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public 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 industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• School district services
• Title I academic support
• Special education programs
• Student nutrition services

Headquarters

HQ city

Oconto

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Operational Referendum Funding: The district operates under a non-recurring annual referendum. Previously $800,000 annually; currently considering continuation at $1.2 million per year for five years (non-recurring) to maintain programs, staffing, materials, and transportation
2. State and Federal Education Funding: Public school district funded through Wisconsin state aid formulas, federal Title I funding, ESSER III emergency relief funds, and local property tax levies
3. Local Property Tax Levy: Revenue generated from local property taxes based on equalized value calculations and mill rates determined through budget process

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Oconto Unified School District provides free K-12 public education to residents of Oconto, Wisconsin through three schools (Oconto Elementary K-5, Oconto Middle 6-8, Oconto High 9-12), supplemented by summer school programs, Title I academic support, special education, athletics, food services, and counseling. The district is funded through state aid, federal funds, property tax levies, and operational referenda, and also accepts inter-district open enrollment from Wisconsin families.

Product overview

Oconto Unified School District is a public K-12 school district providing educational services through three schools: Oconto Elementary School (K-5), Oconto Middle School (6-8), and Oconto High School (9-12). The district operates schoolwide Title I programs at the elementary and middle school levels, offers summer school enrichment, maintains athletics and extracurricular programs through OHS, and utilizes Infinite Campus for parent/student portal access and Skyward for internal business operations. The district does not offer commercial technology products; its services are educational programs and administrative systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Oconto Elementary School (OES) Public K-5 elementary school serving students in kindergarten through 5th grade within Oconto Unified School District. Operates as a Schoolwide Title I school providing additional academic support to close achievement gaps.
• Oconto Middle School (OMS) Public 6-8 middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 within Oconto Unified School District. Operates as a Schoolwide Title I school.
• Oconto High School (OHS) Public 9-12 high school serving students in grades 9 through 12 within Oconto Unified School District. Offers college preparatory coursework, vocational programs, and extracurricular activities.
• OHS Athletics Program Athletic program for Oconto High School student-athletes, part of the Packerland Conference, including various WIAA-sanctioned sports. Live streamed via HUDL.
• OUSD Summer School Summer academic program offering courses in reading, math, and other subjects for students needing academic support or enrichment.
• Title I Services Schoolwide Title I program at Oconto Elementary and Oconto Middle schools, designed to close achievement gaps through additional academic support and resources.
• Food Services Program District-wide breakfast and lunch program provided by food service contractor Taher, meeting USDA Child Nutrition Program requirements, with free and reduced-price meals available for qualifying families.
• McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Services Support services for homeless and housing-instable students under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, including school placement, transportation assistance, and community resource connections.

Quantifiable outcome

• Mental health awareness: Students raised nearly $2,000 for suicide awareness and mental health resources through student-organized events
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CESA (Cooperative Educational Service Agency 8)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict participates in CESA 8 cooperative programs including shared services for special education support, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. District board member serves as CESA 8 Delegate.
• TahercoreOthersTaher provides food services including breakfast and lunch programs at all three schools. Operates under contract to provide nutritious meals meeting USDA Child Nutrition Program requirements.
• Packerland ConferencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOHS athletics participate in the Packerland Conference for Wisconsin high school sports, providing competitive athletic opportunities and conference-wide event streaming.
• Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI)coreOthersOUSD operates under DPI oversight for state compliance, academic standards, assessment reporting (Forward Exam, ACT), open enrollment administration, and special programs including McKinney-Vento and Title I.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Denmark School District: Small Northeast Wisconsin K-12 district of comparable enrollment scale; similar reliance on state aid, Title I considerations, and small-district operational challenges.
• Marinette School District: Nearby Wisconsin K-12 public district along the Michigan border; comparable community-type setting with overlapping open enrollment dynamics and similar facility modernization profiles.
• Howard-Suamico School District: Northeast Wisconsin K-12 district serving a suburban-rural community; comparable Wisconsin funding model with similar operational referendum and Title I considerations at certain schools.
• Peshtigo School District: Adjacent Marinette County K-12 district of similar small/rural profile; comparable in enrollment scale, Title I eligibility considerations, and reliance on Wisconsin state funding formulas.
• Luxemburg-Casco School District: Northeast Wisconsin K-12 district serving a similar-sized rural community; comparable governance scale, athletic conference participation, and referendum-driven funding model.
• Oconto Falls Public School District: Neighboring Oconto County public school district of comparable rural scale; competes with OUSD for open enrollment students and shares similar funding structures under Wisconsin state aid.
• Pulaski Community School District: Northeast Wisconsin K-12 district; somewhat larger but similar community-based profile with shared CESA 8 cooperative services and Packerland Conference athletics overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Green Bay Area Public School District: Largest K-12 district in Northeast Wisconsin; serves as the regional anchor and competes with OUSD for open enrollment students from the broader Green Bay metro area, though operating at significantly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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