Alma Public Schools

What Alma Public Schools does

Alma Public Schools is a government state entity operating as a public K-12 school district in Alma, Michigan, serving resident families from early childhood through grade 12 across six physical locations: Luce Road Early Childhood Learning Center (GSRP Preschool, Panther Cubs childcare), Hillcrest Elementary, Pine Avenue Elementary, Donald L. Pavlik Middle School, and Alma High School. The district provides a comprehensive educational continuum including core academics, special education under IDEA, Title I support, dual enrollment college credit, Career and Technical Education pathways, athletics, and character education through the ROARS initiative. Its technology stack is standard K-12 EdTech infrastructure: PowerSchool for student information and parent portal, Google Workspace for Education, Clever single sign-on, Apptegy for the district website, RevTrak for online payments, and BoardDocs for board management.

The district is funded through a non-commercial revenue model based on Michigan state education aid, local property tax revenues, and federal grants (Title I, IDEA, American Rescue Plan ESSER funds). Enrollment is free for district residents; non-resident students can enroll through Michigan's School of Choice program subject to capacity. The district is governed by an elected Board of Education and is not owned by any parent company or private investor. Strategic partnerships supplement core operations: GIRESD provides shared special education and therapy services, MyMichigan Health operates an on-site School Based Health Center at the middle school via the Alma Schools Athletic Hall of Fame and community identity as the "Panthers," and Open Up Resources supplies the Bookworms K-5 ELA curriculum. Distribution is fully direct through physical school locations and a digital layer (iOS/Android apps, social channels on Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube).

Name

Alma Public Schools

Legal name

Alma Public Schools

Website

https://almaschools.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Alma Public Schools is a Michigan K-12 public school district operating six schools from early childhood through grade 12 for resident families in Alma, Michigan, funded by state aid, local property taxes, and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (61)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Inclusive Preschools (Special Needs Integrated) (EDACABAI), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Early childhood education
• Special education services
• School-based healthcare
• Dual enrollment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Alma

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Publicly funded school district operating through Michigan state education funding, local property tax revenues, and federal grants including Title I, IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), and American Rescue Plan ESSER funds.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Alma Public Schools is a public K-12 school district operating six schools in Alma, Michigan, providing free public education from preschool through high school graduation. The district's core offering includes comprehensive academic instruction across early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school levels, supplemented by specialized programs such as GSRP state preschool, special education services under IDEA, before/after school childcare (Panther Cubs), dual enrollment college credit, athletics, and a School Based Health Center operated in partnership with MyMichigan Health.

Product overview

Alma Public Schools is a public school district providing comprehensive K-12 education across six schools: one early childhood learning center (Luce Road ECLC), two elementary schools (Hillcrest and Pine Avenue), one middle school (Donald L. Pavlik Middle School), and one high school (Alma High School). The district operates as a unified platform of educational services, with each school offering core academic instruction complemented by specialized programs. These include preschool services (GSRP), before/after school care (Panther Cubs Programs), the ROARS character education initiative, dual enrollment for college credit, school-based health services, and athletics at both middle and high school levels. The district uses PowerSchool for student information management and offers parent/student portals for engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Panther Cubs Programs: Before/after school childcare and early childhood programs offered at Luce Road Early Childhood Learning Center
• ROARS
• Alma Schools Athletic Hall of Fame

Products and services

• Luce Road Early Childhood Learning Center Early childhood education center offering GSRP Preschool, Panther Cubs Programs, and childcare services for young children including preschool and kindergarten preparation, serving families in the Alma, Michigan area.
• Hillcrest Elementary School Elementary school serving primary grades with departments in Music, Art, Library & STEM, and a Panther Cubs before/after school program, serving elementary-age students in Alma, Michigan.
• Pine Avenue Elementary School Elementary school with departments in Art, Music, and Physical Education, serving elementary grade students in the Alma, Michigan district.
• Donald L. Pavlik Middle School Middle school serving grades 6-8 with academic programs, the ROARS character education initiative, and athletics, featuring departments including English, Foreign Language, GiTech/CTE, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Also hosts the School Based Health Center.
• Alma High School High school serving grades 9-12 with comprehensive academic departments, dual enrollment college credit options, clubs and activities, and athletics programs for students in Alma, Michigan.
• School Based Health Center Health center providing medical, dental, and behavioral health services to students on-site at Alma Middle School, offered in partnership with MyMichigan Health and available to district students with parental consent.

Segments2 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.

• Gratiot-Isabella Regional Education Service District (GIRESD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGIRESD provides shared services including speech pathology, occupational therapy, special education coordination, and RESD MOCI programs. District staff include RESD speech pathologists and special education personnel serving students with disabilities.
• MyMichigan HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperates School Based Health Center at Alma Middle School providing on-site medical, dental, and behavioral health services to students across the district. Services include parent consent forms and health center FAQ for families.
• Alma Elementary PTOminorGTM or Marketing PartnerParent-teacher organization supporting elementary schools including Luce Road ECLC, Hillcrest, and Pine Avenue. PTO supports school activities, fundraising, and community events.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• Ashley Community Schools: Small Gratiot County public K-12 district serving a similarly sized rural community in the same region as Alma.
• Carson City-Crystal Area Schools: Montcalm County public K-12 district operating in a similar small-town context adjacent to the Alma region.
• Ithaca Community Schools: Neighboring public K-12 district in Gratiot County, Michigan. Operates elementary, middle, and high schools serving a similar small-community population and directly competes with Alma for School of Choice enrollment.
• Hemlock Public School District: Saginaw County public K-12 district of similar size and rural character. Operates comparable elementary, middle, and high school programming within driving distance of Alma.
• Fulton Schools: Midland County public K-12 district serving a comparable rural Michigan community within reasonable commuting distance for School of Choice families.
• Breckenridge Community Schools: Small Gratiot County public K-12 district. Operates a similar size and structure to Alma Public Schools and is part of the same regional education ecosystem.
• St. Louis Public Schools: Gratiot County public K-12 district adjacent to Alma. Provides comparable elementary-through-high-school programming and competes for the same School of Choice student pool.
• Shepherd Public Schools: Isabella County public K-12 district also within the GIRESD service region. Comparable in structure to Alma and competes for the same regional student pool.
• Mt. Pleasant Public Schools: Larger Isabella County public K-12 district sharing GIRESD regional education services with Alma. Operates a comparable P-12 continuum and is the most significant nearby competitor for School of Choice students.
• Merrill Community Schools: Small Saginaw County public K-12 district serving a rural community comparable in scale to Alma Public Schools.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/dlpmspanther
• Facebookfacebook.com/dlpms
• Instagraminstagram.com/almadlpms

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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