SCHOOL DISTRICT OF SPRING VALLEY

What SCHOOL DISTRICT OF SPRING VALLEY does

The School District of Spring Valley is a public K-12 school district serving the Spring Valley, Wisconsin community from a single 4K-12 campus at S1450 CTY RD CC, founded in 1890. The district operates two schools — Spring Valley Elementary School (4-year-old kindergarten through 5th grade, Principal Nicole Lamb) and Spring Valley Middle/High School (grades 6-12, Principal Chris Segerstrom) — with an estimated student body of approximately 600 and a core staff headcount of 18 listed. The district is funded primarily through local property taxes, Wisconsin state aid, and federal grants (Title I, IDEA), with ancillary fee revenue from the Cardinal Kids Club before/after school childcare, community education classes, summer programs, and a published facility rental program ($10-$60/day by space, $20/hour for athletic field lights).

The educational program is built on a comprehensive technology stack including Skyward Student Information System and Family Access portal, Google Workspace for Education, HMH Ed curriculum (Into Reading, Into Literature), aimsWeb Plus for assessment, Xello for career readiness, Sora and TumbleBooks for digital reading, Destiny for library management, Prodigy Math and Reflex Math for math fact fluency, and 1:1 device access with GoGuardian, Clever, and ClassLink for single sign-on. Specialized offerings include Special Education (IDEA), Title I supplemental support, the Wisconsin Act 20 Early Literacy program, an SV Flex alternative education pathway, and dual credit / transcripted courses in partnership with Chippewa Valley Technical College. Co-curricular breadth covers WIAA athletics (fall/winter/spring), a K-12 music program, and roughly a dozen clubs and activities (FFA, Forensics, National Honor Society, Drama, Trap Shooting, etc.).

Operationally, the district is governed by an elected school board, compliant with IDEA, Section 504, Title II ADA, and Wisconsin DPI oversight, and is a member of CESA 11 and WIAA. It maintains ancillary community assets (Syverson Pool, sports complex) and partnerships with Pierce County Public Health (onsite vaccinations), the MORE Library System, and nearby UW-River Falls / UW-Stout universities. Revenue is not publicly disclosed in commercial terms; the operating budget is funded through the standard Wisconsin K-12 formula plus modest fee-based programs. The district was recognized as a U.S. News & World Report Best High School and ranks 48th of 421 Wisconsin districts (top 12%).

Name

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF SPRING VALLEY

Legal name

School District of Spring Valley

Website

https://springvalley.k12.wi.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Public K-12 school district in Spring Valley, Wisconsin, serving approximately 600 students across two co-located schools (4K-5 and 6-12) on a single campus, funded by property taxes and state aid, with fee-based childcare, community education, and facility rental programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Academic/School-Readiness Preschools (EDACABAB)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Special education services
• Early childhood programs
• Community education classes
• Before after school care

Headquarters

HQ city

Spring Valley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: The district operates as a public school district funded primarily through local property taxes, state aid, and federal education funding. Education services are provided at no direct cost to resident families.
2. Facility Rental Fees: Community education and facility use program generating revenue through rental fees for classrooms, gyms, kitchen/cafeteria, concession stands, athletic fields, and other school facilities. Fees range from $10/day for classrooms to $60/day for gymnasiums.
3. Community Education Programs: Fee-based instructional classes and programs offered to the community, including youth sports leagues, dance camps, and summer programs for ages 3-12.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The School District of Spring Valley is a public K-12 school district that delivers free education to resident students from four-year-old kindergarten through 12th grade across two schools (Elementary 4K-5 and Middle/High 6-12). It provides core academic instruction, Special Education under IDEA, Title I support, and Wisconsin Act 20 early literacy programming, supplemented by athletics, music, childcare (Cardinal Kids Club), summer programs, and community education classes. Funding comes primarily from local property taxes, state aid, and federal grants, with supplemental fee revenue from facility rentals and community programming.

Product overview

The School District of Spring Valley provides comprehensive K-12 public education services across two schools: Spring Valley Elementary School (4K-grade 5) and Spring Valley Middle/High School (grades 6-12). The district operates on a 4K-12 campus model with a coordinated educational program that includes core academic instruction, Special Education services under IDEA, Title I support, and Wisconsin Act 20 Early Literacy programming. Beyond academics, the district offers Cardinal Kids Club (before/after school and summer childcare), Summer School programs (including STEAM Camp, Sports Camp, and Camp Kindergarten), athletics, and extracurricular activities including music, drama, FFA, and various clubs. The district also operates community facilities including the Syverson Pool and provides community education programming. Technology-enabled services include Skyward Family Access for parent/guardian portal access, various educational platform integrations (HMH Ed, Prodigy Math, Reflex Math, Sora, Xello), and digital tools supporting 1:1 technology initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Spring Valley Elementary School: Elementary school serving students from 4-year-old kindergarten through 5th grade
• Spring Valley Middle/High School
• Cardinal Kids Club
• Syverson Pool
• SV Flex

Products and services

• K-12 Public Education Services Comprehensive K-12 public education program serving resident students from four-year-old kindergarten through 12th grade, including academic instruction, special education, Title I support, and Wisconsin Act 20 early literacy programming.
• Four Year Old Kindergarten (4K)

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration29 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Chippewa Valley Technical CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership offering transcripted and dual credit courses and a school-to-work program for high school students. Provides career and technical education pathways and opportunities for students to earn college credits while in high school.
• Pierce County Public HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnsite vaccination partnerships providing flu vaccines for students 18 and under and Vaccine for Children (VFC) clinics 1-2 times per year at school during the school day with parental consent.
• Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegulatory oversight and partnership for special education, standardized assessments, state reporting, and compliance with Wisconsin education standards and IDEA requirements.
• Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial athletic association governing middle and high school sports programs, ensuring compliance with state athletic eligibility requirements and tournament participation.
• CESA 11 (Cooperative Educational Service Agency)supportingTechnology or IntegrationRegional educational service agency providing shared resources, professional development, and specialized services to area school districts in Wisconsin.
• MORE Library SystemsupportingTechnology or IntegrationRegional Indianhead Library System providing digital library resources, interlibrary loans, and access to regional library collections for students.
• University of Wisconsin-River FallssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNearby university offering postsecondary programs, internship opportunities, and faculty consultation. Located approximately 20 minutes from Spring Valley.
• University of Wisconsin-StoutsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNearby university in Menomonie offering postsecondary programs, internship opportunities, and faculty consultation. Located approximately 20 minutes from Spring Valley.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Glenwood City School District: Small western Wisconsin school district of comparable scale that participates in similar WIAA athletics and shares the same open-enrollment catchment dynamics.
• Boyceville Community School District: Small rural Wisconsin K-12 district serving a similar township footprint, with comparable enrollment scale and reliance on agricultural community tax base.
• Durand-Arkansaw School District: Adjacent rural Wisconsin school district of similar size that shares regional CTE and athletic conference participation, making it a directly comparable peer for funding, programming, and enrollment dynamics.
• Elmwood School District: Small Pierce County, WI K-12 district neighboring Spring Valley that competes for the same residential population and shared workforce pool.
• Plum City School District: Very small rural K-8 district in western Wisconsin with similar demographics and scale challenges; useful comparator for early childhood programming and community-supported school models.
• Elk Mound Area School District: Neighboring small rural K-12 district in western Wisconsin of comparable size and demographic profile; competes with Spring Valley for open-enrollment students and serves as a natural benchmark for academic and operational performance.

Emerging players

• Stride Inc. (formerly K12 Inc.): Online K-12 education provider that competes indirectly for non-traditional and open-enrolled students via virtual schooling; relevant as an emerging alternative channel against which small brick-and-mortar districts must differentiate.

Regional players

• Baldwin-Woodville Area School District: Larger but still small-town western Wisconsin district that competes for open-enrollment students in the same regional labor shed and offers a benchmark for what scaled rural districts can deliver.

Others

• CESA 11 (Cooperative Educational Service Agency): Regional Wisconsin educational service agency that provides shared services, professional development, and specialized staff to districts including Spring Valley; functions as an enabling peer rather than a competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction: State-level education authority that sets standards, administers aid, and oversees compliance for all public districts including Spring Valley; serves as the structural incumbent governing the operating environment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/springvalleyschools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/school-district-of-spring-valley

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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