El Dorado Public Schools USD 490

What El Dorado Public Schools USD 490 does

El Dorado Public Schools USD 490 is a public K-12 school district headquartered at 124 West Central Ave., El Dorado, Kansas, governed by an elected Board of Education and operating under the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE). The district serves students from PreK through grade 12 across its attendance area, anchored by El Dorado High School (Home of the Wildcats) and supplemented by El Dorado Virtual School for online learners, EHS Extend Campus for credit recovery, Preschool Programs, Summer Programs, a Counseling Office, and a Food Service Program. Core operations are supported by an integrated ed-tech stack including PowerSchool (student information), Google Classroom (instructional delivery), ParentSquare (family engagement), IncidentIQ (IT helpdesk), PeachJar (digital flyers), eFunds for Schools (payments), GoBound (calendar), and Apptegy (website CMS).

Revenue is not commercial in nature; the district is funded through local property taxes, Kansas state education aid, and federal grants, with no tuition charged to resident students. Non-resident families may enroll through open enrollment, which the district actively promotes. Community engagement is a stated priority, evidenced by the Partners in Education (PIE) program, social media presence across Facebook, Twitter/X, and YouTube, mobile apps, and recognition programs such as the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition workplace award and NSPRA publications awards (2024).

Strategically, USD 490 is incrementally broadening its product surface beyond traditional in-person K-12 instruction into virtual, alternative, and summer programming, while pursuing non-resident enrollment to stabilize district finances. Recent recognitions — 43 state/national student awards in 2024-2025 and IDEA compliance — suggest stable operational performance within the constraints of a small Kansas district. There is no disclosed AI/ML capability, no M&A activity, and no commercial pricing model; the entity functions as a government-funded education provider rather than an investable business.

Name

El Dorado Public Schools USD 490

Legal name

El Dorado Public Schools USD 490

Website

https://usd490.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

El Dorado Public Schools USD 490 is a public K-12 school district in El Dorado, Kansas, serving PreK through grade 12 students via traditional schools, a virtual school, and summer/alternative programs. It is government-funded through state aid, local property taxes, and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• School district services
• Virtual schooling
• Preschool programs
• Food service programs

Headquarters

HQ city

El Dorado

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Public school district funded primarily through state tax revenue and Kansas state education funding. Operates as a government-funded public school system with no direct tuition revenue from students.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

El Dorado Public Schools USD 490 is a public school district delivering free K-12 education to students in El Dorado, Kansas, from PreK through grade 12. The district operates El Dorado High School (grades 9-12, the Wildcats), El Dorado Virtual School for online learning, Preschool Programs, EHS Extend Campus for alternative pathways, Summer Programs, a Food Service Program, and a high school Counseling Office. Education services are funded by local property taxes, Kansas state education funding, and federal grants, with no tuition charged to district residents and open enrollment available for non-residents.

Product overview

El Dorado Public Schools USD 490 is a public school district serving the El Dorado, Kansas community with a comprehensive K-12 educational platform. The district operates multiple schools including El Dorado High School (home of the Wildcats) and offers supplementary programs such as El Dorado Virtual School for online learning, Preschool Programs for early childhood education, EHS Extend Campus for alternative educational pathways, Summer Programs for seasonal enrichment, Counseling Office services, and a Food Service Program. The district also maintains community engagement through Partners in Education initiatives and utilizes digital communication tools including PowerSchool, ParentSquare, Google Classroom, and PeachJar for operational management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• El Dorado Virtual School: Online/virtual education program offered by the district
• El Dorado High School

Products and services

• El Dorado Public Schools District (USD 490) Comprehensive public K-12 school district serving students in El Dorado, Kansas from PreK through grade 12, with no tuition for district residents. Operates multiple schools and supports programs including special education under IDEA compliance.
• El Dorado High School High school serving grades 9-12 with comprehensive academic programs, athletics, and extracurricular activities. Home of the Wildcats. Located at 401 McCollum Road, El Dorado, with school hours 8:00 a.m. to 3:05 p.m.
• El Dorado Virtual School Online virtual education program offering flexible learning options for students who need alternative scheduling or remote learning opportunities within the district.
• Preschool Programs Early childhood education programs preparing children for kindergarten with PreK curriculum and developmental support.
• Summer Programs Seasonal educational and recreational programs for students during summer months, including enrichment activities and food service.
• EHS Extend Campus Extended campus program offering alternative educational pathways and credit recovery options for high school students at El Dorado High School.
• Counseling Office Student counseling services including academic advising, college preparation, and social-emotional support at the high school level.
• Food Service Program School meal programs offering breakfast and lunch to students, including a summer food program for community children.
• Partners in Education Community partnership program connecting local organizations with schools to support student success and educational initiatives, including grant awards.

Quantifiable outcome

• 43 state/national recognitions for students in 2024-2025

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict operates under Kansas state education standards and accountability requirements set by KSDE. Participates in state reporting, CTE programs, and Kansans Can initiative.
• Partners in Education (PIE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership program supporting education initiatives and school programs
• Kansas Breastfeeding CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecognition program for breastfeeding-friendly workplace policies at district facilities

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Andover Public Schools (USD 385): Adjacent south-central Kansas school district of comparable and growing size; competes directly with USD 490 for open-enrollment students and families in the El Dorado/Andover corridor.
• Derby Public Schools (USD 260): South-central Kansas district similar in community profile, operating PreK-12 with comparable EdTech adoption; competes for families in the Wichita metro orbit.
• Winfield Public Schools (USD 465): Small Kansas public school district in a community of similar size to El Dorado, useful as a near-comparable on funding, program structure, and demographic exposure.
• Independence Public Schools (USD 446): Small southeast Kansas district of similar size and rural profile, comparable on demographics, funding, and operational scope.
• Augusta Public Schools (USD 402): Neighboring Kansas public school district of similar size and demographics, competing for the same regional student population and state funding pool.
• Haysville Public Schools (USD 261): Wichita-area Kansas district of similar size and suburban-rural character, providing a direct comparison point on enrollment trends and program offerings.
• Arkansas City Public Schools (USD 470): South-central Kansas district of similar small-city profile, providing a direct peer benchmark for enrollment, state funding, and program portfolio.
• Maize Public Schools (USD 266): Wichita-metro Kansas district of comparable profile, competing for the same regional families and facing similar EdTech and funding dynamics.

Broad incumbents

• Wichita Public Schools (USD 259): Largest Kansas district and regional anchor; serves as the broad incumbent for the south-central Kansas market with a far broader program portfolio that draws students away from smaller neighbors like USD 490.

Others

• PowerSchool: Provider of the student information system used by USD 490 and most U.S. K-12 districts; included as a critical infrastructure/ecosystem partner rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/eldoradousd490
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCg6IsD9pwg9wd275iZONvxg
• Facebookfacebook.com/eldorado.schools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/el-dorado-public-schools-usd-490

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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