Winfield City School District

What Winfield City School District does

Winfield City School District is a K-12 public school district headquartered in Winfield, Marion County, Alabama, operating continuously since its formation as an independent city school system in 1955. The district delivers public education across four wholly-operated schools: Winfield Elementary School (Kindergarten through 4th grade), Winfield Middle School (grades 5-8), Winfield High School (grades 9-12), and the Winfield City Career & Technical Academy (offering Fire Management, Cosmetology, Business Administration, Agriscience, and Health Sciences pathways). It also operates Pirate Pre-K for 3-5 year olds (launched in 2013) and the Journeys 21st Century Community Learning Center after-school and summer programs.

The district's technology stack is anchored by a 1:1 device initiative begun in 2013 (iPads for K-1, Chromebooks for grades 2-12), Google Workspace for Education with single sign-on, the Schoology learning management system, PowerSchool SIS for enrollment and grading, Clever SSO, Follett Destiny library management, and adaptive learning platforms (IXL, i-Ready, Moby Max, Renaissance Learning). Supplemental tools include n2y for special education, Parchment for transcripts, LINQ Connect for meal accounts, GoFan for athletic ticketing, and WeatherSTEM. CIPA-compliant internet filtering is in place.

Unlike a commercial enterprise, the district is a government entity funded primarily by Alabama State Department of Education allocations, federal Title programs (Title I, Title III, IDEA), local tax revenue from the City of Winfield and Marion County, USDA Community Eligibility Provision reimbursements for meals, and modest Pre-K tuition. It is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education under Superintendent Dr. Adam Andrews. The district does not generate traditional revenue, has no parent company, no external ownership, and discloses no financial figures publicly.

Name

Winfield City School District

Legal name

Winfield City Schools

Website

https://winfield.k12.al.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Winfield City School District is a K-12 public school district in Winfield, Alabama, operating four schools serving Pre-K through grade 12 with Cognia STEM certification, career-technical education pathways, and a 1:1 student device initiative funded by state, federal, and local tax sources.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 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 industries

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE), Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• STEM certified schools
• Career technical education
• Pre-kindergarten programs
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Winfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Federal and State Funding: Primary revenue from Alabama State Department of Education allocations and federal Title programs (Title I, Title III, IDEA).
2. Local Tax Revenue: Funding from City of Winfield and Marion County tax revenues supporting school operations.
3. Child Nutrition Program: USDA reimbursement for meals served. District participates in Community Eligibility Provision providing free meals to all students.
4. Pre-K Tuition: Modest tuition charged for preschool program serving 3-5 year olds.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Winfield City School District is a publicly funded K-12 school system operating four schools (Winfield Elementary K-4, Winfield Middle 5-8, Winfield High 9-12, and Winfield City Career & Technical Academy) that delivers comprehensive public education to students in Winfield and Marion County, Alabama. The district supplements core academics with a Pre-K program, career technical education pathways, STEM-certified curricula at every school, special education services, English language learner support, and the Journeys 21st Century Community Learning Center for after-school and summer enrichment.

Product overview

Winfield City School District is a K-12 public school system serving Winfield, Alabama, consisting of four schools: Winfield Elementary School (K-4), Winfield Middle School (5-8), Winfield High School (9-12), and Winfield City Career & Technical Academy. The district operates on a platform of educational excellence with all schools Cognia STEM-certified, making it the first school district in the nation to have all schools certified. Beyond core academics, the district offers a comprehensive Pirate Pre-K program, the Journeys 21st Century Community Learning Center with after-school and summer enrichment programs, career technical education through the WCCTA, and extensive extracurricular activities including athletics, performing arts (band, drama, Pirate Radio), and academic competitions. The district utilizes Schoology as its learning management system integrated with Google Apps, PowerSchool for student information management, and various adaptive learning platforms including IXL, i-Ready, and Moby Max.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Winfield Elementary School (WES)

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% graduation rate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration18 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Marion County Extension OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides SNAP-Ed Nutrition Education and Catch Kids Curriculum to 21st CCLC program. Teaches students about healthy eating and physical activity. Also provides 4-H and Anti-Bullying programs.
• Winfield Public LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides Summer Reading Program each year for 21st CCLC students to decrease summer learning loss.
• Bevill State Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides Adult Education services to the community through 21st CCLC program. Students also have access to dual enrollment opportunities.
• 3MminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for 21st Century Community Learning Center program supporting academic enrichment activities.
• Citizens Bank of WinfieldminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting 21st Century Community Learning Center program through donations and community involvement.
• Winfield City HallminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity government partner for community programs and support services.
• Winfield Police DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing safety education and support for 21st CCLC programs.
• Winfield Fire DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing fire safety education and support for programs.
• Northwest Mental HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides therapy dog services for students in the 21st CCLC program.
• Habitat for HumanityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for 21st Century Community Learning Center supporting service learning projects.
• Local Senior Citizens CenterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner21st Century students participate in service learning projects for 100 local seniors throughout the school year including art projects, Christmas gift bags, and hygiene donations.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vestavia Hills City Schools: Top-ranked Alabama public K-12 school district in the Birmingham metro area. Comparable as a city-level public school system competing for high-performing students through academic reputation and extracurricular programs.
• Homewood City Schools: Highly rated Alabama public K-12 school district. Peer because it operates a similar city-level public school model with strong academic outcomes, college readiness programs, and competitive athletics.
• Mountain Brook Schools: Alabama public K-12 school district consistently ranked #1 in the state on U.S. News & World Report. Direct comparator as a high-achieving Alabama public school district with strong academic outcomes and extracurricular brand equity.
• Hoover City Schools: Large Alabama public K-12 district serving a Birmingham suburb. Comparable as a publicly funded K-12 system with comprehensive CTE, athletics, and college preparatory offerings targeting suburban families.
• Trussville City Schools: Alabama public K-12 district serving the Birmingham metro. Peer as another city-operated school system with a strong 'Tradition of Excellence' brand, top state rankings, and championship athletics.
• Muscle Shoals City Schools: North Alabama public K-12 district in a similar small-city footprint to Winfield. Comparable as a similarly sized Alabama public school system with strong performance in academics, arts, and athletics.
• Cullman City Schools: Alabama public K-12 district in a comparable small-city environment. Peer because it operates the same K-12 + CTE + extracurricular model in a similarly sized Alabama community.

Regional players

• Scottsboro City Schools: Northeast Alabama public K-12 district. Comparable as a same-state, similarly sized public district operating comprehensive K-12 academics, CTE, and athletics in a small-city setting.
• Hamilton City Schools: Northwest Alabama public K-12 district in nearby Marion County. Comparable as a regional K-12 public school system serving a similar rural northwest Alabama population and competing for the same labor pool.
• Haleyville City Schools: Small Alabama public K-12 district in northwest Alabama near Winfield. Peer as a geographically adjacent, similarly sized city school system with overlapping student demographics and program offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/winpiratetales
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCxrXKM-ZlHyonf-cKcDuKkg
• Facebookfacebook.com/winfieldcityschools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/winfield-city-school-district

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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