What Philomath School District does

Philomath School District (official legal name: Philomath School District 17J) is a public K-12 school district headquartered at 1620 Applegate Street in Philomath, Oregon, operating within Oregon's Willamette Valley under state law as a government entity governed by an elected five-member Board of Directors. The district serves approximately 1,600 students in grades K-12 across six schools: Clemens Primary School (K-1), Philomath Elementary School (2-5), Blodgett Elementary School (K-4, located in the outlying community of Blodgett), Philomath Middle School (6-8), Philomath High School (9-12), and Kings Valley Charter School (K-12), with Philomath Academy functioning as an alternative education option. Faculty and staff total approximately 255 constituents, led by Superintendent Susan Halliday.

The district's underlying technology stack is built on standard education-sector platforms rather than proprietary systems: Google Workspace for Education serves as the core productivity and classroom environment, Synergy Student Information System manages enrollment, grades, attendance, and parent access via the ParentVUE mobile app, and the Destiny Discover library catalog (Follett Software) supports library services across all school locations. A 1:1 Chromebook program supports students in grades 7-12. Supporting operational systems include ClassLink for single sign-on, TalentEd for HR, School ERP Pro/Infinite Visions for finance, LINQ Connect for meal payments, FlashAlert for emergency notifications, and SafeOregon / SafeSchools for safety reporting and training.

The district's business model is publicly funded rather than commercial. Revenue is derived from Oregon state education formula funding, local property taxes, federal grants (Title I, II, III, IV under ESSA, plus ESSER III American Rescue Plan funds), and voter-approved bond measures. Tuition is not charged to district residents; the only paid services are optional second meals and milk ($0.75). The Community Eligibility Provision provides free breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students. Distribution is purely physical and geographic — students enroll at their assigned school based on residence, with formal inter-district transfers available as an alternate channel. Auxiliary services include bus transportation via First Student, nutrition services, district health services, facilities management, and the Clemens Community Pool housed at Philomath High School.

Name

Philomath School District

Legal name

Philomath School District 17J

Website

https://philomathsd.net

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Philomath School District 17J is a public K-12 school district in Oregon's Willamette Valley serving approximately 1,600 students across six schools (Clemens Primary, Philomath Elementary, Blodgett Elementary, Philomath Middle, Philomath High, and Kings Valley Charter) plus Philomath Academy, funded by state formula, local property taxes, and federal grants.

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 K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH), Alternative Schools (Behavioral/Disciplinary & Nontraditional Settings) (EDAJAEAC)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Student information systems
• Special education services
• School nutrition services
• Alternative education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Philomath

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

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 School Funding: Funded through state education funding, local property taxes, and federal grants including ESSER III (American Rescue Plan). District receives Title I, Title II, Title III, and Title IV funding through the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Philomath School District 17J is a public K-12 school district delivering free education to approximately 1,600 students across six schools in Oregon's Willamette Valley: Clemens Primary (K-1), Philomath Elementary (2-5), Blodgett Elementary (K-4), Philomath Middle School (6-8), Philomath High School (9-12), and Kings Valley Charter School (K-12), plus Philomath Academy as an alternative education option. The district supplements core academic instruction with special education, English Language Development, Talented and Gifted, McKinney-Vento homeless services, nutrition (free meals under CEP), transportation, health services, library services, and a 1:1 Chromebook program for grades 7-12.

Product overview

Philomath School District operates as a unified educational platform consisting of six schools serving approximately 1,600 students in grades K-12 across Oregon's Willamette Valley. The district's portfolio includes Clemens Primary School (K-1), Philomath Elementary School (2-5), Blodgett Elementary (K-4), Philomath Middle School (6-8), Philomath High School (9-12), and Kings Valley Charter School (K-12), plus Philomath Academy as an alternative education option. Supporting the core academic programs are district-wide services including Library Services with a one-to-one Chromebook program in grades 7-12, Technology Services, District Health Services, Nutrition and Food Services, and Transportation. Special programs include English Language Development (using National Geographic/Cengage curriculum), Special Education, Talented and Gifted, and Homeless Family Services under McKinney-Vento. The district provides digital tools including ParentVUE mobile app for parent communication and integrates with Google Workspace for Education for student learning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Clemens Primary School Elementary school serving grades K-1 with approximately four classrooms per grade level and about 22 students per class, also offering two preschool opportunities.
• Philomath Elementary School Elementary school serving grades 2-5, providing core academic instruction to students in the Philomath community.
• Blodgett Elementary School Outlying elementary school located in Blodgett serving grades K-4 in the rural community outside Philomath.
• Philomath Middle School Middle school serving grades 6-8, featuring a one-to-one Chromebook program for students.
• Philomath High School High school serving grades 9-12 with academic programs, athletics, activities, and a forestry program; also houses the Clemens Community Pool.
• Kings Valley Charter School Charter school serving grades K-12 located in the outlying community of Kings Valley; part of the Philomath School District.
• Philomath Academy Alternative school program serving as an alternative education option within the district.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive special education including evaluation, consultation, specially designed instruction, speech therapy, physical/occupational therapy, and autism services for students with diverse learning needs.
• English Language Development Program Provides systematic English language instruction using SIOP and AVID strategies, with National Geographic/Cengage curriculum (Reach for K-5, Inside for 6-8, Edge for 9-12).
• Talented and Gifted Program Educational program addressing needs of talented and gifted students with differentiated instruction and enrichment activities.
• Homeless Family Services (McKinney-Vento) Provides educational services and transportation to students experiencing homelessness as required by the McKinney-Vento Act.
• Nutrition and Food Services Provides nutritious meals to students under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), offering free breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students.
• Transportation Services Bus transportation provided through First Student, including regular routes, snow routes, and special trip arrangements for district students.
• District Library Services Operates five libraries serving students, faculty, and staff; provides book lending, library instruction, and supports the 1:1 Chromebook program in grades 7-12.
• District Health Services Manages daily health needs, promotes wellness, provides first aid, trains staff, organizes health screenings, and maintains immunization records across the district.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduation and post-secondary transition for every student

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration21 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Oregon State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher education partnership providing college preparation resources, youth enrichment programs, and pathways from K-12 to college education.
• Linn Benton Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity college partnership offering dual credit opportunities, career and technical education pathways, and transition support for students.
• Philomath Booster ClubcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerParent and community organization supporting athletics and activities through fundraising, volunteer coordination, and program enhancement.
• City of PhilomathcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partnership for community services, facilities sharing, and coordinated community development initiatives.
• Benton CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty government partnership providing health services, historical resources, and community support programs.
• First Student (Bus Services)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContracted bus transportation provider serving Philomath School District students for regular routes and field trips.
• Linn Benton Lincoln Education Service DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional education service district providing shared services, professional development, and specialized programs support.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Corvallis School District 509J: Neighboring public K-12 district in Benton County, Oregon. Most direct structural peer: same state funding formula, same regulatory environment, similar mix of conventional public schools and a comparable community-based service model.
• Lebanon Community School District: Public K-12 district in Linn County of similar enrollment scale. Operates under the same Oregon State School Fund and Linn Benton Lincoln ESD umbrella, with comparable 1:1 device and Google Workspace deployment patterns.
• Sweet Home School District 55: Small rural/Willamette-adjacent Oregon public K-12 district with similar enrollment size and dependency on state and federal funding. Comparable operational constraints and demographic profile.
• Forest Grove School District 15: Oregon public K-12 district with a comparable ELD, special education, and McKinney-Vento program mix. Similar Title-funded federal program structure under ESSA.
• Central School District 13J (Polk County): Public K-12 district serving Dallas/Independence-area communities. Similar mix of rural and suburban students, comparable size, and same statewide Oregon regulatory framework.
• McMinnville School District 40: Yamhill County public K-12 district in Oregon's Willamette Valley, similar scale and demographic mix. Operates with a comparable portfolio of K-12 schools and community education partnerships.
• Newberg School District 29J: Oregon public K-12 district of comparable size operating under the same state funding model and standards. Similar technology adoption patterns (Google Workspace, 1:1 Chromebooks) and community partnership approach.
• Albany School District 8J: Adjacent public K-12 district in Linn County, Oregon. Comparable size, rural-to-suburban Willamette Valley demographics, and shares the regional ESD (Linn Benton Lincoln ESD) service relationship with Philomath.
• Lincoln County School District: Oregon coastal/rural public K-12 district of comparable size with a multi-school portfolio including small outlying schools. Useful benchmark for the operational trade-offs of running satellite campuses (analogous to Blodgett and Kings Valley).

Others

• Oregon Department of Education: State regulator and primary funding-flow intermediary for Philomath SD. Sets the standards, accountability rules, and funding formulas that govern the district's operating model and outcomes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@PhilomathSchoolDistrict/streams
• Facebookfacebook.com/PhilomathSchools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/philomath-school-district

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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