Stafford Middle School/High School

What Stafford Middle School/High School does

Stafford USD 349 is a public K-12 school district headquartered at 318 E Broadway in Stafford, Kansas, operating under the Kansas State Department of Education as a government state entity. The district serves students from PreK through 12th grade across a single-site rural campus, with a staff of approximately 60 teachers, administrators, coaches, and support personnel and a small annual graduating cohort (10 graduates in the Class of 2026). Its core educational delivery for grades 6-12 runs on the Edgenuity (Imagine Learning) online learning platform staffed by Kansas-licensed instructors, while district-wide communications and parent engagement are powered by Apptegy's website and mobile app infrastructure along with the Thrillshare parent portal. Beyond standard academics, the district operates a comprehensive athletics program (basketball, football, volleyball, track, wrestling, cross country), career and technical education pathways (notably a healthcare track producing CNA- and Home Health Aide-certified graduates), FFA and TSA student organizations, after-school programming (STARS and SMS/SHS After School), and the Lil' Trojans Daycare service for working families.

The district's products and services include K-12 academic instruction, USDA-compliant meal services, athletics and extracurricular activities, before- and after-school care, daycare, and community education (driver's education, summer programs, facility rentals). A differentiated offering is the EF Explore America educational travel partnership funding Washington D.C. and New York City trips for grades 7-11. Technology integrations also include EZSchoolPay for fee collection, GoEduStar as an educational platform reference, and Suite360 for document management.

As a public school district, USD 349 does not sell into a commercial market; instead it is funded through Kansas state education aid (formula-based and enrollment-weighted), local property tax revenue, federal grants including Title and special education programs, ancillary student activity and program fees, and donations to the Stafford Education Foundation (established 1994) across Friend ($200-499), Sponsor ($500-999), and Benefactor ($1,000+) tiers. Go-to-market is community-led: enrollment-based admissions, parent-teacher conferences, community events, Apptegy-powered digital channels, spirit wear e-commerce, and earned local media coverage through Ad Astra Radio/KSKU. Leadership transitioned to interim appointments for the 2026-2027 school year, with Kim Ghumm as Interim Superintendent and Kaley Conant as Interim Grade School Principal.

Name

Stafford Middle School/High School

Legal name

Stafford USD 349

Website

https://stafford349.com

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stafford USD 349 is a public K-12 school district serving PreK through grade 12 students in rural Stafford, Kansas, delivering core academics via the Edgenuity platform with Kansas-licensed instructors alongside athletics, FFA/TSA, CNA-certified healthcare career pathways, after-school programs, and daycare.

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)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Secondary school instruction
• Career technical education
• After-school programs
• School athletics programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Stafford, Kansas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State Education Funding: Primary funding from Kansas state education aid based on enrollment and formula
2. Local Property Taxes: Local property tax revenue supporting district operations
3. Federal Grants and Programs: Federal funding including Title programs, special education, and categorical grants
4. Student Activity Fees: Activity pass fees, athletic participation fees, and facility usage fees

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Stafford USD 349 operates a public K-12 school district serving preschool through 12th grade students in Stafford, Kansas, with academic instruction, athletics, extracurricular activities (FFA, TSA, Scholars Bowl), career and technical education including CNA and Home Health Aide certification pathways, USDA-compliant meal services, after-school programs, and Lil' Trojans daycare. The district delivers secondary education primarily through the Edgenuity (Imagine Learning) online platform staffed by Kansas-licensed instructors, supplemented by in-person K-5 instruction and a comprehensive middle/high school athletics program.

Product overview

Stafford USD 349 is a public school district offering PreK-12 education with a unified school approach. The district operates as one school serving the Trojan Nation community, providing core academic programs alongside enrichment activities. The product portfolio includes traditional educational instruction supplemented by after-school programs (SMS/SHS After School Program and STARS After School Program), USDA-compliant meal services, childcare through Lil' Trojans Daycare, and a comprehensive athletics program. The district's technology infrastructure is powered by Apptegy, with online learning delivered through Edgenuity's Imagine Learning platform for middle and high school students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SMS/SHS After School Program After-school program for middle school and high school students providing supervision and enrichment activities from approximately 3:20 PM to 5:30 PM on school days.
• STARS After School Program After-school program with enrichment activities for elementary and secondary students, running from approximately 3:20 PM to 5:30 PM on school days.
• USDA School Meal Program National school lunch and breakfast program compliant with USDA nondiscrimination requirements, providing meals to enrolled students.
• Lil' Trojans Daycare Daycare services provided by the school district for children of working families.
• Athletics Program Comprehensive athletic program including basketball, cross country, football, track and field, volleyball, and wrestling for middle and high school students, governed by the Athletic Director (Isaac Burnett) and supported by activity passes and per-event admission.
• Online Learning Program (Edgenuity/Imagine Learning) Online curriculum delivery for grades 6-12 through the Edgenuity (Imagine Learning) platform, with paper fill-in-the-blank notes and real Kansas-licensed instructors teaching each class.
• Healthcare Certification Pathway (CNA and Home Health Aide) Career and Technical Education pathway offering Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Home Health Aide certifications to high school students, addressing regional healthcare workforce needs.
• Educational Travel Program (Washington D.C. and New York City) Educational travel program organized with EF Explore America for grades 7-11 students, featuring Washington D.C. and New York City tours with scholarship support and affordable payment options.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ten students earned CNA certification and nine earned Home Health Aide certification in 2026
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stafford Education FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1994Foundation established in 1994 by Board of Education as IRS non-profit. Provides scholarships, supports art teacher and full-time nurse positions, funds student trips, stadium press box, track, playground equipment, technology, and facility enhancements. Managed by Board of Trustees.
• ApptegycoreTechnology or IntegrationApptegy provides the district website platform (stafford349.com) with features including live feeds, event calendars, staff directories, news sections, and mobile app infrastructure. The platform powers all district digital communications.
• Edgenuity (Imagine Learning)coreTechnology or IntegrationEdgenuity's Imagine Learning platform provides online courses for grades 6-12 students. Real Kansas-licensed instructors teach each class. Students use the platform for social studies, math, and other curricula with paper fill-in-the-blank notes.
• EF Explore AmericaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational travel partner organizing Washington D.C. and New York City trips for students in grades 7-11. Provides tour services, scholarships, and affordable payment options. Next trip scheduled for May 2028.
• Gill ChiropracticminorOthersLocal healthcare provider offering sports physicals for $20 on Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:15am-12pm. Walk-ins welcome. One of several local options for student sports physicals including Heart of Kansas Family Healthcare.
• Quivira Insurance, Meyer Electric, Kanza Coop, Stafford Ampride LadiesminorOthersLocal businesses that donated to provide free books to all 6th and 7th grade students at Christmas and end of school year to foster a love of reading.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Imagine Learning: Imagine Learning owns the Edgenuity platform that powers Stafford's online instruction for grades 6-12. As the district's primary instructional vendor, its product roadmap, pricing, and service quality directly shape Stafford's delivery capability.
• Apptegy: Apptegy provides the website, mobile app, and parent-communication platform used by Stafford USD 349. It is a critical infrastructure enabler for district communications rather than a direct competitor.
• KIPP Foundation: KIPP is a national network of public charter schools focused on college preparation for underserved students. It serves as a comparable K-12 college-prep model and a potential destination for Stafford graduates, though it operates in different geographies.

Direct peers

• Connections Academy: Connections Academy runs tuition-free online public schools across multiple states with state-licensed teachers, the same staffing and platform model Stafford deploys through Edgenuity for middle and high school.
• Stride (formerly K12 Inc): Stride operates online K-12 schools and curriculum, mirroring the Edgenuity-based online delivery model Stafford USD 349 uses for grades 6-12. Comparable on instructional delivery format, though Stride operates at national scale while Stafford is single-site.
• EdisonLearning: EdisonLearning partners with school districts to provide blended and online instructional programs, school management, and educator services—a comparable operating model for a small district seeking outsourced academic infrastructure.

Broad incumbents

• Charter Schools USA: Charter Schools USA is a large charter management organization operating K-12 public charter schools. It competes with traditional public school districts for students in overlapping geographies and serves as a relevant scale benchmark.
• National Heritage Academies: National Heritage Academies operates a large network of charter schools across multiple states. While much larger and private-operator based, it addresses the same K-12 public-school-market need with comparable curriculum, athletics, and college-prep programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/stafford-middle-school-high-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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