Rosehill Elementary

What Rosehill Elementary does

Rosehill Elementary School is a public elementary school serving Pre-K through 6th grade students in Lenexa, Kansas, operating as a government state entity within the Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD). Founded in 1966, the school serves more than 500 students at its 9801 Rosehill Road campus under the leadership of Principal Dr. Samantha Luchtel and approximately 70+ staff members. The school is governed by the Shawnee Mission Board of Education and does not charge tuition; funding flows from local property taxes, Kansas state education funding, and federal Title I grants via SMSD appropriations.

The school's core academic and support offerings include English Language Learner services, Gifted Education, Special Education (resource support, speech/language therapy, occupational therapy, school psychology), Title I reading and math support, and a comprehensive extracurricular slate covering Band, Choir, Strings, Math Club/Mathletics, Gardening Club, and Community Service Club. Rosehill's underlying technology stack is district-provided and non-proprietary: Canvas LMS for digital learning, Skyward for student information, a Finalsite-powered website, eFunds for Schools for meal payments, and Apple devices supporting the Apple Distinguished School designation as part of SMSD's Digital Learning Initiative.

Rosehill's go-to-market is enrollment-based rather than sales-driven: families access services through standard SMSD enrollment within the Lenexa feeder pattern, with students transitioning to Indian Woods Middle School and Shawnee Mission South High School upon completion. Distribution channels include district enrollment, the YMCA Y Club partnership for before/after care (7-8 a.m. and 3-6 p.m.), Health Partnership Clinic for school-based pediatric medical/dental/behavioral health, Zum Transportation for bus services, and the PTA, Site Council, and MVP volunteer program for parent engagement. Recent recognition includes Certified Kindness School 2026 (Great Kindness Challenge), Apple Distinguished School (Apple Inc.), and IDEA architectural recognition.

Name

Rosehill Elementary

Legal name

Rosehill Elementary School

Website

https://rosehill.smsd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Rosehill Elementary is a public Pre-K through 6th grade school in Lenexa, Kansas, part of the Shawnee Mission School District, serving more than 500 students with Title I support, special education, gifted programs, and YMCA before/after care partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Elementary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Early Intervention Academic Readiness (Pre-K–Early Elementary) (EDAKADAG), Literacy & Numeracy Intervention (Reading/Math Support) (EDAJALAD), General Preschools (Play-Based) (EDACABAA)

Keywords

• Public elementary education
• Pre-K through 6th grade
• Title I support services
• Special education programs
• Before and after care

Headquarters

HQ city

Lenexa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: Public school funded primarily through local property taxes collected by Shawnee Mission School District, supplemented by Kansas state education funding and federal Title I grants. No tuition is charged for enrollment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Rosehill Elementary is a public elementary school providing tuition-free Pre-K through 6th grade education to more than 500 students in Lenexa, Kansas, as part of the Shawnee Mission School District. Core offerings include standard academic instruction, Title I math and reading support, English Language Learners services, Gifted Education, Special Education, fine arts (band, choir, strings), and enrichment clubs (math, gardening, community service), supplemented by on-site YMCA before/after care and digital learning through Canvas LMS.

Product overview

Rosehill Elementary School is a public elementary school serving Pre-K through 6th grade students in Lenexa, Kansas, as part of the Shawnee Mission School District. The school operates primarily as an educational institution rather than a technology product company. Its primary digital presence is through a Finalsite-powered website providing academic information, student activities (Band, Choir, Strings, Math Club, Gardening Club, Community Service Club), and family engagement services. The school integrates with district systems including Canvas LMS for digital learning and Skyward for student information management. Student support services include Title I reading/math support, English Language Learners programs, Gifted Education, Special Education, and Before/After Care through YMCA. The school also participates in district-wide transportation services (Zum Transportation), health services, and safety programs managed by the SMSD Police Department.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kindergarten Program Pre-kindergarten and kindergarten education program with morning and afternoon sessions for young children entering the school.
• Title I Support Services Federal Title I program delivering supplementary math and reading instruction to eligible students based on free/reduced lunch status.
• English Language Learners (ELL) Program Instructional support and interpreter services for students who are English language learners.
• Gifted Education District-provided advanced academic programming serving gifted students within the school.
• Special Education Specialized educational services including resource support, speech/language therapy, occupational therapy, and school psychology for students with identified needs.
• Instructional Technology Program Technology-integrated classroom instruction delivered through the district's Digital Learning Initiative in support of the school's Apple Distinguished School designation.
• Band Program Instrumental music program for 5th and 6th grade students, practicing during school hours and feeding into Shawnee Mission South High School band.
• Choir Program Choir program open to all 5th and 6th grade students, meeting before school on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 a.m.
• Strings Program Orchestral string instrument program for 5th and 6th grade students practicing during school hours and feeding into high school orchestra.
• Math Club/Mathletics Math enrichment club for 3rd through 6th grade students providing competitive math opportunities.
• Gardening Club School club focused on gardening activities and education for student participants.
• Community Service Club Volunteer club for 3rd through 6th grade students meeting weekly on Mondays at 7:30 a.m. to work on community service projects.
• Before/After Care (Y Club) Before/after school childcare program operated by YMCA on-site from 7:00-8:00 a.m. and 3:00-6:00 p.m., including early dismissal days, with Site Director Olivia Rice.
• Health Services School nursing services including health assessments, medication administration, and referral to Health Partnership Clinic school-based medical and dental services.
• Student Nutrition Services School meal program with online payment via eFunds for Schools, including free and reduced lunch eligibility processing.
• Bus Transportation School bus transportation services for students, currently provided through the district's partnership with Zum Transportation Inc.
• Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) Parent engagement organization hosting monthly meetings, fundraising events, restaurant nights, cultural services, and community activities.
• Parent/Family Engagement Programs Family engagement programs including Site Council, MVP volunteer program, Caring for Kids meetings, and parent education events.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 500 students served

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and support.

• YMCA of Greater Kansas CitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYMCA provides before and after school care (Y Club) at Rosehill Elementary. Hours of operation are 7AM-8AM and 3PM-6PM. Care is also offered on early dismissal days. Site Director is Olivia Rice. The partnership addresses childcare needs for working families.
• Health Partnership ClinicsupportOthersSchool-based health clinic at Shawnee Mission West High School offering pediatric medical, dental, and behavioral health services to all SMSD students. Open Thursdays 11AM-3PM. Addresses student health service needs.
• Shawnee Mission Education FoundationsupportOthersFoundation promotes innovative teaching and learning across the Shawnee Mission School District. Website: smef.org

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Stratford School: Private preschool through 8th grade school chain in California. Comparable to Rosehill as a tuition-charging provider of Pre-K-8 elementary education with enrichment programming, though operating in a different geography.
• Pembroke Hill School: Independent private Pre-K-12 school in Kansas City, Missouri. Operates in the same Kansas City metro area as Rosehill, competing for the same suburban Johnson County family demographic that anchors Rosehill's enrollment.
• The Barstow School: Independent private Pre-K-12 school in Kansas City, Missouri. Competes directly with Rosehill for fee-paying families in the Kansas City metro, particularly on the south Kansas/Missouri side of the market.

Broad incumbents

• Imagine Schools: National charter school network operating Pre-K-12 campuses. Comparable as an alternative public K-12 education provider serving similar grade levels to Rosehill.
• KIPP Foundation: National charter school network operating Pre-K-12 campuses. Comparable as an alternative K-12 public-education provider serving similar age cohorts, though KIPP operates across multiple geographies rather than a single neighborhood campus like Rosehill.
• National Heritage Academies: For-profit charter school management organization operating public K-12 schools across multiple states. Comparable to Rosehill as a competing public-school provider, though at portfolio scale rather than a single neighborhood site.

Emerging players

• BASIS Charter Schools: Network of tuition-free public charter schools with a strong STEM/academics brand. Comparable to Rosehill as a competing public-school option for academically-focused families, though currently less geographically present in the Kansas City area.

Others

• Instructure (Canvas): Vendor that provides the Canvas LMS platform used by Rosehill. Included as an enabling technology peer whose product directly shapes Rosehill's instructional delivery.
• Skyward: Vendor that provides the Skyward student information system used by Rosehill for grades, attendance, and family records. Included as a core-enabling technology peer.
• Finalsite: Vendor that powers Rosehill's school website and family communication channels. Included as an enabling technology peer for the school's primary external digital presence.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/rosehill512
• Facebookfacebook.com/RosehillSMSD
• Instagraminstagram.com/rosehillelem512?igsh=MWM4ZHo2djE4Nm9lYw==
• TikToktiktok.com/@rosehillelementary?_t=8oUA5eL4xFW&_r=1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rosehill-elementary

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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