Potosi R3 Schools

What Potosi R3 Schools does

Potosi R-3 School District is a public K-12 school system serving students from preschool through twelfth grade across five schools in Potosi, Washington County, Missouri: Little Trojans Academy (PreK), Potosi Elementary School (K-3), Trojan Intermediate School (4-6), John A. Evans Middle School (7-8), and Potosi High School (9-12). Operationally it is an independent political subdivision of the State of Missouri, governed by a seven-member elected Board of Education with Superintendent Bryce Wilson as the chief executive; it has no parent company, no private-equity ownership, and no publicly traded equity. As both the customer's education provider and a publicly accountable service-delivery entity, the district's "market" is the school-age resident population of its statutory boundary plus optional Open Enrollment intake.

The district's core instructional and operational technology stack includes a district-wide 1:1 Chromebook program, the PowerSchool student information system with student/parent portal access, Google Workspace for staff collaboration, supplementary EdTech platforms (Study Island, Reading Eggs, Plato Courseware/Exact Path, Learning Express Library, Tang Math, Ebsco), and a Trane building-automation system. Back-office systems include Safe Schools Training, SmartFind Express substitute management, NEE teacher evaluation, SEAS for special education, Missouri Connections for career planning, MOCAP for online coursework, and a computerized work-order system for facilities. Recent additions include an AI Tool Request approval workflow and approved-AI-applications register. A transportation fleet of more than 40 buses serves commuting students, having earned 96%+ on Missouri State Highway Patrol / DESE inspections for five consecutive years. Athletic, fine arts, and CTE programs are MSHSAA-affiliated, with the 2024 Class 3 Volleyball State Championship being the most recent state-title achievement (prior baseball titles in 1994 and 1996).

The business model is non-commercial public-sector funding with no tuition charged to district residents. Revenue is sourced from local property taxes, per-pupil state aid from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, federal program allocations (Title I, Title IX), community/national grants (e.g., the MFA Oil Foundation athletic-facilities grant), and the federal Community Eligibility Provision and Special Milk Program that underwrite free meals. Wraparound service revenue lines, including the Parents as Teachers early-childhood program, are government-funded. The district has not publicly disclosed a total revenue or budget figure; the most recent recognitions and rankings suggest stable to improving academic-performance positioning within Missouri's 551-district system, with the 2025 Show-Me Rankings placing Potosi R-3 eighth overall.

Name

Potosi R3 Schools

Legal name

Potosi R3 School District

Website

https://potosir3.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Potosi R-3 is a public K-12 school district operating five schools (PreK-12) in Potosi, Missouri. It delivers comprehensive education, athletics, and wraparound student services funded through local property taxes, Missouri state aid, and federal program allocations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE), Head Start & Public Pre-K Programs (EDACABAK)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Elementary secondary schools
• Special education services
• Early childhood education
• Student transportation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Potosi

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

Revenue model

1. Local Property Tax Revenue: Primary funding source from local property taxes collected within the district boundaries for educational operations
2. State Education Funding: Per-pupil state funding from Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
3. Federal Programs Funding: Title I, Title IX, and other federal education program allocations
4. Grant Funding: External grants from organizations such as MFA Oil Foundation for specific projects like athletic facility improvements
5. Food Service Program: Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) providing free meals to students; Special Milk Program

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Potosi R-3 School District provides tuition-free public K-12 education to students residing within the district, operating five schools (PreK through 12th grade) plus supplemental programs including Parents as Teachers early childhood services, special education, athletics, and student clubs/activities. The district also delivers supporting services such as free meals through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), a 1:1 Chromebook technology program, and student transportation via a fleet of over 40 buses. Services are publicly funded through local property taxes, state and federal education allocations, and supplemental grants.

Product overview

Potosi R-3 School District is a public school district serving pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students in Potosi, Missouri. The district operates a unified educational platform consisting of five schools: Little Trojans Academy (PreK), Potosi Elementary School (K-3rd), Trojan Intermediate School (4th-6th), John Evans Middle School (7th-8th), and Potosi High School (9th-12th). Supporting programs include Parents As Teachers for early childhood development, special education services, athletics, and over 25+ clubs and activities. The district provides a 1:1 Chromebook program with PowerSchool-based student/parent portal access, along with free meal programs through CEP.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Little Trojans Academy (PreK)
• Potosi Elementary School (PES)
• Trojan Intermediate School (TIS)
• John Evans Middle School (JEMS)
• Potosi High School (PHS)
• Parents As Teachers Program
• Athletics Program
• Clubs and Activities
• CEP Free Lunch Program
• Special Education Services
• Student Transportation Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% or above on annual bus inspections for the past five years - Transportation Department recognition

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

AI capability1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)coreOthersDistrict operates under DESE regulations and participates in state education programs including Title I, Title IX, and other federal and state initiatives. District performance is rated by DESE.
• Missouri State Highway Patrol and Department of EducationminorOthersJoint recognition program for school transportation departments achieving high standards on annual bus inspections. Potosi R-3 Transportation Department has received this recognition for five consecutive years.
• Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe district is a member of MSHSAA, governing athletic and activity programs. Students compete in state championships including the 2024 Class 3 Volleyball State Champions and previous baseball championships.
• Parents as Teachers National CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe district's Parents as Teachers program is affiliated with the national Parents as Teachers organization, providing early childhood education and family support services.
• PAT National CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with Parents as Teachers National Center for early childhood program standards and support
• Missouri Children's DivisioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership with Missouri Department of Social Services Children's Division to support foster care students and provide educational stability.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Richwoods R-IV School District: Another Washington County, Missouri K-12 public district of similar small-town profile; competes in the same MSHSAA classifications and operates under identical DESE funding mechanisms.
• Central R-III School District (Park Hills): Nearby K-12 district in St. Francois County, Missouri with similar small-city profile, MSHSAA participation, and operates with comparable PreK-12 structure and DESE oversight.
• Valley R-IV School District (Caledonia/Viburnum): Rural K-12 public district in Washington/Iron County area of Missouri; comparable size, demographic profile, and operates with similar limited-scale program offerings.
• Fredericktown R-I School District: Comparable rural Southeast Missouri K-12 district in Madison County with similar size, DESE oversight, MSHSAA Class 3 competition, and operational structure.
• Bismarck R-V School District: Neighboring Southeast Missouri K-12 district in St. Francois County; comparable rural-to-suburban scale and competes for the same regional talent pool and open-enrollment families.
• Kingston R-I Schools: Neighboring public K-12 school district in Washington County, Missouri — same regulatory environment (DESE), similar rural community profile, and directly competes for open-enrollment students within the county.
• Arcadia Valley R-II School District: Adjacent rural Missouri K-12 district in Iron County; comparable size, MSHSAA Class 3 athletics, and operates a similar small-district operational model with PreK-12 coverage.

Broad incumbents

• Farmington R-VII School District: Larger regional K-12 district in St. Francois County, Missouri; serves as a larger-anchor alternative for families in the broader region with more comprehensive programs and athletics.

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/109319193079774
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/potosi-r3-schools

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles32 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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