Silo Public Schools

What Silo Public Schools does

Silo Public Schools is a publicly funded K-12 school district operating under a locally elected Board of Education in Durant, Oklahoma (district code 07I001), governed by the Oklahoma State Department of Education. The district operates four schools from a single location at 122 West Bourne Street: Silo Early Childhood Center (PK-2), Silo Elementary School (PK-5), Silo Joan Impson Middle School (grades 6-8), and Silo High School (grades 9-12). It serves approximately 1,385 currently enrolled students per its homepage, with 1,249 students per the Oklahoma State Department of Education official October 1 count for 2024-2025. The district reports a 99% average graduation rate and 87% average college enrollment rate, supported by 21 athletic programs for grades 6-12 and a broad extracurricular portfolio.

The district's operational technology stack is built on commodity K-12 EdTech infrastructure: Google Workspace for staff email and Chromebook deployment, Microsoft 365 with Intune for device management and compliance, the Clever portal for student single sign-on, and ParentSquare as the unified district-wide communication, CMS, and parent engagement platform. Supporting academic and student services include a Special Education Department, Child Nutrition Program, Transportation Department, Educational Technology Department (with E-Rate services), Maintenance Department, and a Native American Education program coordinating with seven tribal nations (Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Kanatak, Muscogee (Creek), Potawatomi, and Seminole).

The revenue model is a standard public school funding stack: Oklahoma state education funding formula allocations based on enrollment, federal categorical grants including Title I and IDEA special education funding, and local property tax revenue supporting district operations. Total expenditure for the 2024-2025 school year was $15,639,280.07, equating to $12,521.44 per student. There is no tuition charged to district residents. Strategic partnerships include the Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation for Indian Education services and youth support grants, Southeastern Oklahoma State University for a Prospective Teacher Academy pipeline, and First United Bank for student recognition sponsorship. Leadership comprises Superintendent Kate McDonald, High School Principal Jeremy Atwood, Elementary School Principal Ryan Cordell, and Title IX Coordinator Pam Dellinger.

Name

Silo Public Schools

Legal name

Silo Public Schools

Website

https://siloisd.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Silo Public Schools is a publicly funded K-12 school district in Durant, Oklahoma, operating four schools from early childhood through grade 12 and serving approximately 1,385 students via state, federal, and local tax revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

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

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), Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• K-12 school district
• Child nutrition services
• Special education services
• Student transportation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Durant

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State Funding (Oklahoma State Department of Education): Primary funding from Oklahoma state education funding formula based on enrollment and categorical allocations
2. Federal Education Funding: Federal grants and programs including Title I, IDEA special education, and other federal education initiatives
3. Local Tax Revenue: Local property tax revenue supporting district operations and educational programs

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Silo Public Schools is a public K-12 school district operating four schools in Durant, Oklahoma: Silo Early Childhood Center (PK-2), Silo Elementary School (PK-5), Silo Joan Impson Middle School (6-8), and Silo High School (9-12), serving approximately 1,385 students. The district delivers core instructional services alongside child nutrition, special education, transportation, educational technology, and an athletics program offering 21 sports for grades 6-12. A dedicated Native American Education program coordinates cultural and educational support across Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Kanatak, Muscogee (Creek), Potawatomi, and Seminole nations.

Product overview

Silo Public Schools operates as a K-12 school district with four distinct schools: Silo Early Childhood Center (PK-2), Silo Elementary School (PK-5), Silo Joan Impson Middle School (6-8), and Silo High School (9-12). The district serves approximately 1,385 students with a 99% graduation rate and 87% college enrollment rate. Supporting the core academic programs are specialized departments including Child Nutrition, Special Education, Educational Technology, Transportation, Athletics (21 sports grades 6-12), and Native American Programs. The district utilizes ParentSquare as its primary communication and parent engagement platform, integrated with Clever for student SSO access and Google Workspace/Microsoft 365 for administrative operations. Educational technology support is provided through an Educational Technology Department managing device management, E-Rate services, and technology integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rebel Man: Mascot character for Silo Public Schools athletics and spirit programs
• Silo Rebels

Products and services

• Silo Early Childhood Center Early childhood education program serving pre-kindergarten through 2nd grade students, providing foundational learning and developmental support.
• Silo Elementary School Elementary education program serving pre-kindergarten through 5th grade students with standards-based curriculum and enrichment activities.
• Silo Joan Impson Middle School Middle school program serving grades 6-8, providing academic instruction and transitional support for adolescent learners.
• Silo High School High school program serving grades 9-12, offering college preparatory curriculum, career readiness programs, concurrent enrollment opportunities, and extracurricular activities.
• Child Nutrition Program School breakfast and lunch meal service program providing nutritious meals to students daily, with published menus and wellness policies.
• Special Education Department Special education services providing individualized education programs (IEPs), specialized instruction, and support services for students with disabilities.
• Native American Education Program Indian Education program providing support services for Native American students, including tribal partnership coordination with Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation, and other tribal nations.
• Transportation Department Student transportation services providing safe and reliable bus service for daily commutes and field trips.
• Athletics Program Athletic program offering 21 sports for grades 6-12 including basketball, golf, FFA, Beta Club, FCCLA, and various academic competitions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% average graduation rate
• +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

Integration7 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cherokee NationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndian Education Department providing tribal membership services, cultural programs, and educational support for Cherokee Nation students enrolled in Silo schools.
• Chickasaw NationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth services including clothing grants, extracurricular activity support, summer youth work programs, and honor club for good grades and attendance.
• Choctaw NationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent school and activity fund grants for Choctaw Nation students attending Silo Public Schools.
• Southeastern Oklahoma State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Prospective Teacher Academy allowing Silo students to explore education career paths and hear from education professionals including Teacher of the Year recipients.
• First United BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Tri-County student recognition luncheon honoring top academic students from Silo schools.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Oklahoma State Department of Education: The state-level agency that administers the funding formula, accountability ratings, and regulatory oversight for all Oklahoma public school districts including Silo. Not a direct competitor but a structural peer governing the operating environment.

Regional players

• Atoka Public Schools: Public K-12 district in Atoka County, Oklahoma serving a similar rural Southeastern Oklahoma population. Comparable scale, funding profile, and demographic mix.
• Achille Public Schools: Small public K-12 district located near Durant, Oklahoma. Comparable enrollment size, single-town service area, and reliance on Oklahoma state funding formula.
• Rock Creek Public Schools: Public K-12 district in Bokchito, Oklahoma. Comparable rural Southeastern Oklahoma district with similar small-scale operations and Native American student populations served.
• Caddo Public Schools: Public K-12 district in Caddo, Oklahoma. Operates within a 30-mile radius of Silo with similar small-district scale, rural demographics, and state/federal funding dependency.
• Tushka Public Schools: Public K-12 district in Atoka County serving students in a similarly small rural community. Directly comparable on per-pupil funding scale, athletics offerings, and community-based governance model.
• Kingston Public Schools: Public K-12 district in Kingston, Oklahoma within Marshall County. Comparable small-district scale, rural demographic profile, and Oklahoma state/federal funding dependency.
• Calera Public Schools: Small public K-12 district in Bryan County, Oklahoma — the same county as Silo. Comparable enrollment scale, rural Southeastern Oklahoma footprint, and interscholastic athletics programs.

Direct peers

• Durant Public Schools: Public K-12 school district operating in Durant, Oklahoma — the same community as Silo Public Schools. Comparable district-scale operations, funding mix (state/federal/local), and student demographics make it the most directly comparable peer.

Others

• Southeastern Oklahoma State University: Regional public university in Durant, Oklahoma already partnered with Silo through the Prospective Teacher Academy. Comparable regional educational institution serving overlapping Bryan County student populations and feeder-pipeline dynamics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/silo-public-schools

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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