What UNION PARISH SCHOOL DISTRICT does

Union Parish School District is a public K-12 school district chartered by the State of Louisiana and governed by an elected nine-member School Board, serving students in rural Union Parish with its central office in Farmerville, Louisiana. The district operates four schools — Union Parish Elementary School (K-5), Union Parish Junior High School (grades 6-8), Union Parish High School (grades 9-12), and Downsville High School — under the leadership of Superintendent Dr. George Cannon and four school-level principals. Its product set spans core K-12 instruction, Special Education services (under Dr. Rhonda Davis), a Dual Enrollment Program with Louisiana Tech University (now 8 courses and over 60 students), 21st Century Community Learning Centers (after-school and summer enrichment), a Child Nutrition Program including the USDA Summer Feeding Program, District Homeless Assistance (McKinney-Vento), and a launching Early Childhood Network.

The district's technical infrastructure is a layered portfolio of third-party educational platforms rather than proprietary systems: JCampus (WebPams) for student information, OnCourse Systems for school management, Moodle for learning management, Renaissance and i-Ready for assessment, Study Island and Plato for practice, Kurzweil for assistive technology, Discovery Education for digital content, Follett Destiny for library management, and DRC Online Tools for state testing. Microsoft O365 provides productivity infrastructure. No proprietary AI, software, or patents were disclosed. A 2017 launch of an online UPHS merchandise store added a small ancillary revenue channel.

The business model is government-funded: revenue derives from state per-pupil allocations, federal Title I/II/IV grants, USDA nutrition reimbursements, local property taxes, and discretionary grants (e.g., a $325,977 School Improvement Grant awarded to Union Parish Elementary in 2016). Tuition is not charged. The district is a single-jurisdiction, single-country operator with no subsidiaries, no parent company, and no M&A activity, and is therefore not a conventional investable enterprise. Recognition includes the 2018 Louisiana High School Principal of the Year (David Gray) and a 2017 Teacher of the Year Semi-Finalist (Melissa 'Misty' Savage).

Name

UNION PARISH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Legal name

Union Parish School District

Website

https://unionparishschools.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Union Parish School District is a publicly funded K-12 school district in Farmerville, Louisiana, operating four schools (Elementary, Junior High, High School, Downsville) and serving rural Union Parish students through state, federal, and local tax appropriations.

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 Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Special education services
• Child nutrition programs
• Dual enrollment programs
• Community learning centers

Headquarters

HQ city

Farmerville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: Government-funded K-12 public school system operating through state and federal funding including Title programs, state per-pupil funding, and local tax revenues

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Union Parish School District is a public K-12 school district operating multiple schools (Elementary, Junior High, and High School) in Farmerville, Louisiana, providing comprehensive educational services including general academics, dual enrollment with Louisiana Tech University, special education, child nutrition, 21st Century Community Learning Centers after-school programs, and technology-supported learning.

Product overview

Union Parish School District is a K-12 public school district providing comprehensive educational services through multiple schools: Union Parish Elementary School (K-5), Union Parish Junior High School (grades 6-8), and Union Parish High School (grades 9-12). The district operates a portfolio of educational programs including Dual Enrollment (partnership with Louisiana Tech University), Special Education Services (with WEB IEP management, Act 303/833 accommodations, and Jump Start Diploma Pathways), 21st Century Community Learning Centers (summer programs with STEM, character education, and credit recovery), Child Nutrition Program (including USDA Summer Feeding), and District Technology Support. Schools use various educational technology platforms including OnCourse Systems, JCampus, Moodle, Renaissance, i-Ready, Study Island, Plato, Kurzweil Education, Discovery Education, and Follett Destiny for library management. The district received a School Improvement Grant of $325,977 for Union Parish Elementary School focused on literacy improvement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Public Education Services Comprehensive K-12 public education services across multiple schools (Elementary, Junior High, and High School) serving students in Farmerville, LA and Union Parish areas.
• Union Parish Elementary School K-5 elementary school focused on literacy, reading, writing, and comprehension. Principal: Dr. Crystal Washington. Received $325,977 School Improvement Grant from LDOE.
• Union Parish Junior High School Middle school serving grades 6-8. Principal: Miss Kristy Auger. Located at 606 Bernice St, Farmerville, LA 71241.
• Union Parish High School High school serving grades 9-12. Principal: Mr. David Gray, named Louisiana 2018 High School Principal of the Year. Offers Dual Enrollment Program through Louisiana Tech University. Located at 300 Anthony St, Farmerville, LA 71241.
• Dual Enrollment Program College credit program in partnership with Louisiana Tech University, offering courses including College Algebra, Trigonometry, and Psychology. Expanded to 8 DE courses with over 60 students.
• 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21 CCLC) After-school and summer programs providing academic enrichment, breakfast/lunch, character education, STEM, art, recreational activities, and credit recovery for PreK-12th grade students.
• Special Education Services Programs for students with disabilities including WEB IEP management, Act 303 and Act 833 accommodations, Alternate Jump Start Diploma Pathways, and LAA1 assessment support. Supervised by Dr. Rhonda Davis.
• Child Nutrition Program Provides nutritious meals including Summer Feeding Program and Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). Supervised by Mr. Scotty Ferguson.
• Summer Feeding Program USDA Summer Food Service Program providing meals to eligible children at Union Elementary and Union High during summer months.
• District Homeless Assistance McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act compliance providing support for homeless students. District Liaison: Mrs. Carol Smith, Assistant Liaison: Mrs. Allyson Crow.
• UPHS Online Merchandise Store Online store offering sport and spirit apparel including designs for men and women, hats, and bags for the school community.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 60 students enrolled in Dual Enrollment Program with 8 courses offered
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration19 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Louisiana Tech UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual Enrollment Program partnership allowing UPHS students to earn college credit through courses including College Algebra, Trigonometry, and Psychology. First year started with 20 students; fourth year has 8 DE courses with over 60 students.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ouachita Parish School System: Public K-12 school district in nearby Ouachita Parish (Monroe, LA), operating elementary, middle, and high schools with comparable federal program participation and Louisiana Department of Education oversight.
• East Carroll Parish School District: Public K-12 school district in East Carroll Parish (Lake Providence, LA), a similarly small rural Louisiana parish school district operating under LDOE oversight.
• Claiborne Parish School System: Public K-12 school district in Claiborne Parish (Homer, LA), a north Louisiana peer with similar rural operating profile and federal program funding mix.
• Morehouse Parish School System: Public K-12 school district in Morehouse Parish (Bastrop, LA), a direct geographic and operational peer in rural north Louisiana with similar Title-funded programs and district governance.
• Bienville Parish School System: Public K-12 school district in Bienville Parish (Arcadia, LA), a regional peer operating in rural north-central Louisiana under the same state funding framework.
• Lincoln Parish School System: Public K-12 school district in adjacent Lincoln Parish (Ruston, LA), directly comparable in structure (multi-school K-12 district under LDOE) and rural north Louisiana operating environment.
• Caldwell Parish School District: Public K-12 school district in Caldwell Parish (Columbia, LA), a direct rural Louisiana peer with comparable enrollment scale, federal program participation, and special education services.
• Winn Parish School System: Public K-12 school district in Winn Parish (Winnfield, LA), a nearby rural north-central Louisiana district operating under similar state and federal funding structures.
• Richland Parish School System: Public K-12 school district in Richland Parish (Rayville, LA), a rural north Louisiana peer with comparable district size, federal program participation, and governance structure.
• Jackson Parish School System: Public K-12 school district in Jackson Parish (Jonesboro, LA), adjacent to Union Parish with comparable rural demographic profile and LDOE oversight structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Union-Parish-Schools-Transportation-1599722583587744
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/union-parish-school-district

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles25 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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