Berwyn South School Dist 100

What Berwyn South School Dist 100 does

Berwyn South School District 100 is a public K-8 school district operating under Illinois state law and governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education, headquartered at 3401 Gunderson Ave in Berwyn, Illinois. The district enrolls preschool through 8th grade students residing within South Berwyn's geographic boundaries (approximately 15 miles west of Chicago) across 8 neighborhood schools: 6 elementary schools (Emerson, Hiawatha, Irving, Komensky, Pershing, Piper) and 2 middle schools (Heritage, Freedom). There are no tuition charges for resident K-8 students; services are funded by local property taxes, Illinois per-pupil state aid and categorical grants, and federal grants (Title I, IDEA, CEP meal reimbursements). District leadership is led by Superintendent Dr. Mary Havis (25+ years with the district), Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning Dr. Beatriz Maldonado, Executive Director of Finance & Operations Jennifer Hosty, and Directors across Human Resources, Buildings & Grounds, Special Education, Language Acquisition, Assessment & Learning Systems, Early Learning, and Curriculum & Instruction.

The district's instructional model centers on a 1:1 iPad program adopted in 2012, supporting every K-8 student with a district-issued device and an integrated ecosystem of digital curricula: Bridges in Mathematics (K-5), Amplify Desmos Math (6-8), Amplify CKLA/Caminos and Amplify ELA (literacy K-8), DreamBox, IXL, Lexia Core5, and Achieve 3000. Assessment is delivered through NWEA MAP, FastBridge, and LAS Links with state assessments (IAR, ACCESS, ISA, DLM-AA, FitnessGram). Supplementary services include bilingual/dual-language education (English-Spanish) under a dedicated Language Acquisition department, full continuum special education for ages 3-21, Title I reading/math intervention, gifted and accelerated programming, free breakfast and lunch via USDA CEP (operated by OrganicLife for 2025-2026), bus transportation, e-Learning days, summer school, and a Family Liaison function. The Apple ecosystem is institutionalized: all 8 schools hold Apple Distinguished School recognition (2022-2025) and the district is featured as an Apple Education Success Story. Infrastructure includes PowerSchool SIS with a Spanish-enabled InfoSnap registration portal, Nutrislice for menus, eFunds for Schools for fee payments, and an Applitrack hiring system, with West 40 ISC serving as the intermediate service partner.

Commercially, BSSD is a non-market public entity with no customers, ARR, or pricing model in the traditional sense. Enrollment is administratively driven by residential address within district boundaries, with growth (or contraction) tied to local demographics and property values rather than go-to-market execution. The district markets itself to families through bsd100.org, Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube (including livestreamed Board meetings), and is governed transparently via publicly available Board policies, meeting recordings, and an Equity and Anti-Racism Resolution (May 2022) plus a re-adopted Welcoming District Resolution (February 26, 2025). The most material capital program underway is the 3000 Ridgeland Education Center, a multi-phase administrative and community facility that broke ground April 10, 2025 with construction partner F.H. Paschen and architect ARCON Associates, intended to centralize district offices, professional learning, parent engagement, and outdoor learning spaces adjacent to Freedom Middle School.

Name

Berwyn South School Dist 100

Legal name

Berwyn South School District 100

Website

https://www.bsd100.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Berwyn South School District 100 is a public K-8 school district in South Berwyn, Illinois, operating 6 elementary and 2 middle schools that serve preschool through 8th-grade students at no tuition, funded by local property taxes, Illinois state aid, and federal grants, with an institution-wide 1:1 iPad program, dual-language education, special education, and a CEP meal program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH), Specialized Instruction & Resource Support (Inclusion, Pull-Out, Co-Teaching) (EDAJAKAC), Head Start & Public Pre-K Programs (EDACABAK)

Keywords

• K-8 public education
• Dual language programs
• Special education services
• Title I services
• Student meal programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Berwyn

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Tax Revenue (Property Taxes): Primary revenue source from local property taxes levied on residential and commercial property within district boundaries, used to fund general operations, staff salaries, facilities, and educational programs.
2. State Funding (Illinois): Per-pupil state aid and categorical grants from the Illinois State Board of Education for specific programs such as special education, bilingual education, Title I, and other state-funded initiatives.
3. Federal Grants: Federal funding including Title I (reading/math instruction and professional development), IDEA special education funds, and other federal categorical grants.
4. Federal Meal Program (CEP): District participates in the USDA Community Eligibility Option (CEP) program providing free breakfast and lunch to enrolled students, with meals funded through federal reimbursement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Berwyn South School District 100 operates free public K-8 education across 8 neighborhood schools (6 elementary, 2 middle) serving preschool through 8th grade students residing in South Berwyn, Illinois. Core offerings include dual language (English-Spanish) education, special education services, gifted and accelerated programming, Title I academic interventions, a 1:1 iPad technology program, and supplementary services such as free meals, transportation, e-Learning, and summer school.

Product overview

Berwyn South School District 100 operates as a K-8 public school district with 8 schools (6 elementary and 2 middle schools) serving South Berwyn, Illinois. The district's educational offerings are built around a 1:1 Wireless Device Program (iPad-based since 2012) as the technology foundation, supporting core academic programs including Bridges in Mathematics (K-5), Amplify Desmos Math (6-8), Amplify CKLA/Caminos literacy (K-5), and Amplify ELA (6-8). The Teaching & Learning Department coordinates Language Acquisition/Dual Language, Special Education, Title I, and Gifted & Accelerated Programs, alongside a comprehensive Assessment Program using NWEA MAP, FastBridge, and LAS Links. Supplementary services include e-Learning, Meal Program (Community Eligibility Option), Transportation, and the developing 3000 Ridgeland Education Center. Families access student information through PowerSchool Family Access portal. The district was recognized as an Apple Distinguished District and PLTW Distinguished District for 2024-2025.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 1:1 Wireless Device Program: K-8 iPad program for technology-enhanced learning
• Community Eligibility Option (CEP) Meal Program
• Apple Distinguished Schools

Products and services

• 1:1 Wireless Device Program District-wide 1:1 iPad program for K-8 students providing devices for personalized learning, creative opportunities, and immediate feedback aligned with grade-level standards.
• Curriculum Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• Goal to rank within top 25% of Illinois school districts
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration19 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• F.H. PaschencoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 10 April 2025Construction management partner for the 3000 Ridgeland Development project, including Phase 1 (parking structure with water retention) and Phase 2 (District Education Center). F.H. Paschen serves as the construction manager working in collaboration with ARCON Associates and District 100.
• OrganicLifecoreOthers · 1 January 2025Food service partner providing meal plans for the 2025-2026 school year. OrganicLife's meal plans are shared on the district's meal program page, and Joseph Chapa serves as Food Service Director representing OrganicLife.
• ARCON Associates, Inc.coreTechnology or Integration · 1 July 2024Architecture and design firm working in collaboration with F.H. Paschen and District 100 for planning, design, and construction of the District Education Center at 3000 Ridgeland.
• West 40 (Intermediate Service Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWest 40 ISC is the intermediate service center serving school districts in West Cook County including District 100. Provides substitute teacher recruitment resources and serves as a regional educational support organization.
• Apple Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationApple provides the technology platform (iPads) and ecosystem supporting District 100's 1:1 iPad program. All 8 schools have been recognized as Apple Distinguished Schools (2022-2025), and District 100 is featured as an Apple Education Success Story.
• PowerSchoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationPowerSchool is the student information system used by District 100 for attendance, grades, and other student management functions. Families access the parent portal for grades K-8 attendance and grades 6-8 assignments/scores.
• InfoSnap (PowerSchool)coreTechnology or IntegrationInfoSnap (part of PowerSchool) provides the online registration platform for new and returning student registration for the 2026-2027 school year, with both English and Spanish language support.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• PowerSchool: Student information system vendor used by District 100 (PowerSchool SIS, InfoSnap registration, eFunds payments). Not a competitor but a deeply embedded platform provider — useful as a market peer for understanding K-12 SIS/operational tooling.
• Amplify: Curriculum vendor supplying CKLA/Caminos (K-5 literacy), Desmos Math (6-8), and ELA (6-8) to District 100. A leading K-8 curriculum provider and adjacent ecosystem participant shaping District 100's instructional outcomes.

Direct peers

• Berwyn North School District 98: The sister public K-8 district serving North Berwyn, Illinois. Operates a comparable set of neighborhood elementary and middle schools with overlapping attendance boundaries, and competes for students within the same city.

Regional players

• Cicero School District 99: Adjacent K-8 district serving neighboring Cicero, a community with similar Hispanic/Latino demographics, ELL populations, and bilingual program needs. Comparable scale and Title I funding profile.
• Oak Park Elementary School District 97: Larger K-8 district in nearby Oak Park, Illinois. Comparable suburban-Chicago profile, similar focus on equity and inclusion, and a regional reference point for K-8 innovation in the area.
• Lyons School District 103: K-8 district serving Lyons and parts of Brookfield. Comparable Illinois funding mix, ELL/bilingual programs, and proximity-based enrollment dynamics.
• Brookfield-La Grange Park School District 95: Nearby K-8 district in Brookfield and La Grange Park. Comparable suburban Chicago size and elementary/middle grade structure, with overlapping feeder relationships to the same area high schools.
• Forest Park School District 91: Adjacent K-8 district in Forest Park, Illinois. Similar scale, demographics, and proximity to Chicago, with comparable per-pupil funding and curricular programs.
• Morton High School District 201: Regional secondary district that receives graduates from Berwyn South's middle schools (Freedom and Heritage). While high-school-only, it is the principal continuation path for District 100 families and an operational peer on the feeder.
• Riverside School District 96: Neighboring K-8 district in Riverside, Illinois. Similar suburban-Chicago footprint, comparable per-pupil funding mix, and serves families in adjacent attendance areas to South Berwyn.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BerwynSouth100
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@berwynsouthschooldistrict100
• Facebookfacebook.com/BerwynSouthDistrict100
• Instagraminstagram.com/berwynsouth100

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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