Rappahannock Elementary School

What Rappahannock Elementary School does

Rappahannock County Public Schools (RCPS) is a rural Virginia public school division headquartered at 6 Schoolhouse Road in Washington, Virginia, operating two schools: Rappahannock County Elementary School (RCES, Pre-K through 7th grade) and Rappahannock County High School (RCHS, grades 8-12). The division delivers a Pre-K-12 education aligned to Virginia Standards of Learning, supplemented by elementary exploratory programs (Action Based Learning Lab, STEAM Lab, Farm-to-Table) and high school Career & Technical Education academies in Agriculture, Future Educators, HVAC Trades, and Fine Arts. The technology stack is built entirely on third-party SaaS platforms rather than proprietary infrastructure: Canvas LMS for instruction, PowerSchool for student information and the Parent Portal, Google Apps for Education for productivity, Clever for single sign-on, Chromebooks and iPads as student devices, and LINQ Connect and K12 Payment Center for cafeteria payments.

The business model is that of a government state entity rather than a commercial enterprise. Primary funding flows from state per-pupil allocations, local property tax contributions, federal Title programs, and USDA National School Lunch/Breakfast Program reimbursements. Secondary revenue streams include pay-as-you-go meal sales ($2.30 breakfast; $3.40-$3.70 lunch; $0.30/$0.40 reduced-price) and grant funding from the PATH Foundation, Headwaters Foundation, William & Mary Greve Foundation, and the Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation. Distribution is exclusively direct-to-consumer through in-person instruction at the two school facilities, with a digital layer via Canvas and PowerSchool for parents and students. Go-to-market is enrollment-based within the Rappahannock County catchment area, supported by community engagement, the Panther Post newsletter, NotifyMe email alerts, Facebook, and Parent U video resources.

Name

Rappahannock Elementary School

Legal name

Rappahannock County Public Schools

Website

https://rappahannockschools.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Rappahannock County Public Schools is a rural Virginia government school division operating two schools (RCES Pre-K-7 and RCHS 8-12) that delivers state-aligned K-12 education, CTE academies, and wellness programs to students and families of Rappahannock County.

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 Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD), Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA), Elected School Boards & Governance Councils (EDADABAE)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Career technical education
• Special education services
• School nutrition program
• Elementary education

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: Government-funded public education through state, local, and federal funding sources including per-pupil allocations, categorical grants, and federal Title programs.
2. School Nutrition Program: Revenue from student and adult meal purchases. Previously operated under Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) providing free meals to all students. Returning to traditional meal program in 2026-2027.
3. Career & Technical Education Grants: Grant funding for CTE programs including Agriculture Academy, Future Educators Academy, and HVAC Trades Academy through state and foundation sources.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Rappahannock County Public Schools is a rural public school division operating two schools — Rappahannock County Elementary School (RCES, Pre-K through 7th grade) and Rappahannock County High School (RCHS, 8th through 12th grade). The division delivers Virginia Standards of Learning-aligned core academics supplemented by Career & Technical Education academies, elementary exploratory programs, school nutrition, special education, and student wellness services to students and families of Rappahannock County.

Product overview

Rappahannock County Public Schools (RCPS) is a rural public school division offering a comprehensive Pre-K through 12th grade education program. The district operates two schools: Rappahannock County Elementary School (RCES, Pre-K-7) and Rappahannock County High School (RCHS, 8-12). The core academic program is supplemented by Career & Technical Education academies including Agriculture, Future Educators, HVAC Trades, and Fine Arts. Additional educational services include Spanish language instruction, Physical Education, Special Education, and elementary exploratory programs (STEAM, Farm-to-Table, Action Based Learning). The district also provides supporting services including school nutrition, wellness programs, and student support services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RCES: Rappahannock County Elementary School - Pre-K through 7th grade
• RCHS

Products and services

• General Academics (K-12)
• Career & Technical Education (CTE)
• Agriculture Academy
• Future Educators Academy
• HVAC Trades Academy
• Fine Arts Academy
• Spanish Foreign Language Program
• Physical Education & Health
• Special Education Services
• Elementary Exploratory Programs
• School Nutrition Program
• School Wellness Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 7th grade Farm-to-Table students set Guinness World Record for growing 893 peppers on a single Carolina Reaper plant
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Commit to Be Fit (C2BF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrant-funded school-based wellness program funded by the PATH Foundation. Commit to Be Fit promotes healthier lifestyles for students and staff through movement-based learning practices, the ABL Lab, and farm-to-table education. RCPS partners with C2BF to source local, healthy food and provide nutrition education.
• Valley HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFit Kids Telehealth Clinic partnership providing video telehealth services for students. Students can be diagnosed without leaving school through telehealth technology connecting to Valley Health providers. Available for all RCPS students (ages 5+) and staff with parental consent.
• Center for Inspired TeachingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRCPS collaboration with Center for Inspired Teaching to create supportive learning environments for all students and staff through the Inspired Teaching initiative.
• Germanna Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual-enrollment partner for Future Educators Academy. Students take education classes at the community college, culminating with an Associate in Education at high school graduation, then attend James Madison University or Mary Washington University free of charge.
• Laurel Ridge Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual-enrollment partner for Future Educators Academy (starting 2025 cohort) and HVAC Trades Academy. HVAC students split time between LRCC Warrenton Campus and RCHS, earning nationally recognized NCCER credentials.
• Atlantic Union BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting the Panther Pumpkin Patch financial literacy program.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Page County Public Schools: Rural Virginia public school division of comparable enrollment size, facing the same funding, recruitment, and demographic challenges as Rappahannock County. Direct peer.
• Highland County Public Schools: One of Virginia's smallest rural public school divisions; comparable in scale and in operating-model constraints (single building, limited electives, recruiting challenges). Direct peer.
• Madison County Public Schools: Small rural Virginia public school division in the same region with similar enrollment profile and operating constraints. Direct operational peer for benchmarking.
• Culpeper County Public Schools: Adjacent Virginia public school division similar in scale and rural-to-suburban character; leadership pipelines between the districts (Lowe-Barton interned here). Direct operational peer.
• Rappahannock County High School: The companion 8-12 high school within Rappahannock County Public Schools (same operating division as RCES), sharing facilities, leadership pipelines, and CTE programs. Direct structural and operational peer.
• Bath County Public Schools: Small rural Virginia public school division serving a county of comparable population; similar funding structure and demographic exposure. Direct peer.
• Fauquier County Public Schools: Neighboring Virginia rural-suburban public school division of comparable scale; sources RCPS leadership (Dr. Slaney joined from Fauquier) and jointly operates HVAC Trades with Laurel Ridge Community College. Direct operational peer.

Broad incumbents

• Manassas City Public Schools: Larger Virginia public school division in the same labor market; frequent employer of teachers who later move to Rappahannock (Lowe-Barton began her career here). Comparable on regulatory and curriculum framework.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Rappahannock-County-Public-Schools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rappahannock-elementary-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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