Concord School District

What Concord School District does

Concord School District is a public K-12 school district in Concord, New Hampshire, operating 8 schools serving prekindergarten through 12th grade students. The district provides comprehensive educational services including general academics, special education, and student support services to the residents of Concord, which serves as the state capital of New Hampshire. The district employs approximately 129 staff across instructional, administrative, and operational roles, and has deployed technology platforms including ParentSquare for stakeholder communication and Titan School Solutions for nutrition payment processing.

As a governmental entity, the district's revenue is derived from local property taxes, state adequacy aid allocations, and federal grants rather than commercial pricing. Its core operational model is non-compulsory enrollment within its state-defined attendance zone, with funding governed by New Hampshire education finance formulas. The district has recently undertaken significant capital reinvestment, including construction of a new middle school and the divestiture of the Eastman property to support that project.

Strategic priorities evident in recent activity include leadership continuity following the September 2025 passing of Superintendent Kathleen Murphy (with Tim Herbert appointed as successor), expansion of mental health and community partnerships, and modernization of operational technology. The district maintains collaborative relationships with regional school districts, mental health organizations, and community groups to extend student support services beyond traditional instructional delivery.

Name

Concord School District

Legal name

Concord School District

Website

https://sau8.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2026

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Concord School District is a public K-12 school district in Concord, New Hampshire, operating 8 schools serving prekindergarten through 12th grade students, funded through local property taxes, state aid, 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 School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Early childhood programs
• Special education services
• Career technical education
• Student wellness programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Concord

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Concord School District provides free public K-12 education to residents of Concord, New Hampshire through a network of eight schools spanning preschool through grade 12. The district delivers academic instruction, special education and student services, career and technical education through CRTC, early childhood programs, mental health and wellness supports, food service, transportation, and adult diploma programs, governed by an elected Board of Education and funded primarily through local property taxes, state aid, and federal grants.

Product overview

Concord School District operates primarily as a public educational institution rather than a product company. The district's digital presence consists of its official website serving as a hub for district communications, policies, and resources, with ParentSquare serving as the primary communication platform for family engagement. The district serves students from preschool through adult education across eight schools including elementary, middle, high school, and technical education programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Public Education Free public K-12 education delivered across five elementary schools (K-5), Rundlett Middle School (6-8), and Concord High School (9-12) for students residing in the Concord School District.
• Concord Regional Technical Center (CRTC) Two-year career and technical education programs for high school students and adult learners, with 261 students recognized at a recent commencement for completing the two-year program.
• Concord Developmental Preschool Early childhood education program for children ages 3-5, integrating typically developing children with children who have special needs, with tuition charged for typically developing children.
• Adult Diploma Program Program for adults in the Concord area to complete their high school diploma, with a separate pathway supporting high school students.
• Special Education and Student Services Student services and special education programming for students with disabilities and additional learning needs, administered through the district's Student Services & Special Education department.
• Student Wellness and Mental Health Program District-wide student mental health and wellness program operated under the Director of Student and Staff Wellness, including suicide prevention, MTSS-based supports, and clinical mental health partnerships with providers such as Riverbend Community Mental Health.
• Food Service / School Nutrition School nutrition services providing daily meals to students, free summer meals for kids and teens, and online meal prepayment through Titan School Solutions.
• Student Transportation District-operated student transportation services for eligible students attending Concord School District schools, with transportation not provided for tuition-based preschool students.
• After School Program / 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21C) After-school programming for students, branded under the 21C (21st Century Community Learning Centers) initiative.
• Facilities Rental Rental of district facilities (such as Mill Brook School) to community groups and the general public for special events, gatherings, and meetings, with custodial coverage provided.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80-85% of students thrive with Tier 1 (universal) supports
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Merrimack Valley School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2026Regional partnership to host a student-led mental health awareness event at Capitol Center for the Arts, featuring student performances and interactive activities for youth mental health advocacy.
• Bow School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2026Regional partnership for mental health awareness event with student groups hosting interactive activities and presentations on youth mental health.
• Granite United WayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported mental health awareness event as part of coalition supporting youth wellness initiatives.
• Capital Area Public Health NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in regional mental health awareness event supporting community wellness.
• BeBoldminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBow's BeBold Leadership Club hosting interactive activities at mental health awareness event.
• Getting to YminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent organization focused on youth voice and mental health advocacy presenting at event.
• Riverbend Community Mental HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical mental health supports provided through grants. Riverbend clinician facilitates referrals to school-based and clinic-based care.
• Great Schools PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConducted Opportunity Audit for the district to assess educational opportunities.
• HMFH ArchitectscoreTechnology or IntegrationArchitecture firm working on middle school project; completed early bid packages for construction.
• Harvey ConstructioncoreTechnology or IntegrationConstruction company engaged as contractor for new middle school project.
• Concord TVminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal public access station broadcasting Board of Education meetings and educational content.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Nashua School District: One of the larger New Hampshire public school districts, operating a comparable K-12 + adult education + CTE portfolio in an urban setting under the same state regulatory framework. Comparable scale and service breadth to Concord.
• Salem School District (SAU 57): Mid-sized New Hampshire public K-12 school district with multi-school structure and CTE programming under the same state funding model. Comparable operating footprint and grade-band coverage to Concord.
• Bow School District (SAU 67): Neighboring New Hampshire public school district already partnered with Concord on the Capitol Center for the Arts mental health awareness event. Comparable as a suburban NH K-12 district operating under the same state funding model, with overlapping leadership pipelines and joint program potential.
• Manchester School District (SAU 37): Largest public school district in New Hampshire, serving Manchester with multiple elementary, middle, and high schools plus CTE programming. Directly comparable to Concord as an urban NH public K-12 district operating under the same state adequacy aid framework with similar grade-band structure and CTE emphasis.
• Merrimack Valley School District (SAU 46): Regional NH public school district already partnered with Concord on student-led mental health programming. Directly comparable as a multi-school NH public K-12 district with similar grade-level coverage and operating under identical state adequacy aid regulations.

Others

• Great Schools Partnership: Nonprofit education support organization that conducted an Opportunity Audit for Concord School District and provides competency-based education consulting to New England schools. Adjacent service provider supporting instructional improvement rather than a direct competitor.
• Communities In Schools of New Hampshire: Statewide affiliate of the national Communities In Schools network providing integrated student supports (similar in spirit to Concord's MTSS framework). Operates as a complementary wraparound service provider embedded in NH schools rather than as a direct competitor.

Emerging players

• KIPP Foundation: National network of public charter schools serving K-12 students with a strong emphasis on college and career readiness and social-emotional support. Operates as a partial substitute for traditional public school districts in many communities, competing for the same per-pupil funding and family choice enrollment.
• Academy for Science and Design: New Hampshire public charter school serving grades 6-12 with a STEM-focused curriculum and college-preparatory emphasis. Competes for NH students within driving distance of Concord, drawing from the same state funding pool and representing an alternative choice pathway that can erode district enrollment.

Broad incumbents

• Boston Public Schools: Larger urban public school district in New England operating K-12 programming with extensive CTE, adult education, and student wellness initiatives under a municipal governance structure. Comparable as a publicly funded urban district with similar service breadth, though at materially greater scale and with different state regulatory framework.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCwtAgZi2rv4LG1D-5VHpyAA
• Facebookfacebook.com/Concord21C
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sau8

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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