Abernathy Independent School District

What Abernathy Independent School District does

Abernathy Independent School District is a public PreK-12 school district headquartered at 505 7th Street in Abernathy, Texas, serving approximately 815 students across three campuses — Abernathy Elementary School (K-5, principal Joanna Fullingim), Abernathy Middle School (6-8, principal Ollie Hart), and Abernathy High School (9-12, principal Tate Albright). The district operates within a 179-square-mile attendance zone spanning Hale and Lubbock Counties and serves a small rural West Texas community of approximately 2,800 people located 18 miles north of Lubbock on Interstate 27. Student demographics include 49.6% economically disadvantaged, 29.5% enrolled in career and technical education, 12.6% identified as gifted and talented, 7.3% in special education, and 1.5% English language learners.

The district's technology infrastructure centers on a 1:1 Chromebook program launched in 2020, in which every student Pre-K through 12th grade receives a personal device, with students in grade 5 and above taking devices home. The stack includes Google Classroom as the primary Learning Management System, Google Workspace for Education, Promethean Interactive Flat Panels in every classroom, a 500 Mbps fiber connection through ESC Region 17 with CIPA-compliant filtering, and a cloud-based video surveillance system installed in 2023. Academic offerings include a dual credit program enabling students to graduate with up to 36 hours of college credit, career and technical education pathways with industry certifications in Feedlot Tech, TSFA Floral Design (Levels 1 and 2), and Welding, and special education services delivered through the multi-district HONDA Shared Service Arrangement with Hale Center ISD, New Deal ISD, Olton ISD, and Shallowater ISD. Extracurricular identity is anchored in the "Antelope" brand — a competitive athletics program with multiple UIL state championships in basketball, cross country, and tennis, plus a 3A Antelope Band with consistent Sweepstakes Awards, and a 2024 Texas FFA Golden Horizon recognized agricultural science department.

Abernathy ISD is funded as a non-profit government entity through a combination of local property taxes (2025 rate of $1.1005 per $100 valuation, comprising $0.7705 M&O and $0.33 I&S), state per-pupil allocations, federal grants (Title I school-wide, E-Rate, COPS School Violence Prevention, SAFE), and voter-approved bond elections — most recently a $3.35 million bond passed in November 2023 for security upgrades, Middle School and Auditorium renovations, HVAC improvements, and new football field turf, followed by another successful bond election in November 2024. The district is governed by a seven-member elected school board and led by Superintendent Glen Hill. Recent operational moves include designation as a Texas District of Innovation in 2017 (granting flexibility on calendar, certification, and class size requirements) and adoption of a 4-day instructional week in the spring semester of 2024-2025 to support teacher recruitment and retention.

Name

Abernathy Independent School District

Legal name

Abernathy Independent School District

Website

https://abernathyisd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1849

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Abernathy Independent School District is a public PreK-12 school district in Abernathy, Texas, serving approximately 815 students across three campuses with a 1:1 Chromebook environment, dual credit, and CTE industry certifications. Funded by property taxes and state allocations.

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 Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Dual credit programs
• Career technical education
• Special education services
• Extracurricular athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

Abernathy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Local Property Tax Revenue: Primary revenue source from local property taxes. 2025 tax rate: $0.7705 M&O + $0.33 I&S = $1.1005 total per $100 valuation. District has seen declining tax rates from $1.3847 (2020) to $1.1005 (2025).
2. State Education Funding: Per-pupil state funding based on average daily attendance and weighted enrollment formulas for special programs including special education, bilingual education, and career/technical education.
3. Federal Grants and Programs: Title I school-wide program funding, School Violence Prevention Program grants, SAFE Grant, E-Rate Program for Wi-Fi infrastructure, and other federal education grants.
4. Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA): State program generating extra funding through approved local designation systems to reward top-performing teachers based on student growth and classroom observation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Abernathy Independent School District operates public PreK through 12th grade education across three campuses (Elementary K-5, Middle School 6-8, High School 9-12), serving approximately 815 students in Abernathy, Texas. Core offerings include standard academic instruction, Career and Technical Education with industry certifications, dual credit courses allowing up to 36 college hours, Special Education services via the HONDA SSA consortium, Gifted and Talented programming, and Bilingual/ESL support. The district also provides extracurricular athletics (Abernathy Antelopes) and band (Antelope Band) programs, supported by a 1:1 Chromebook environment, Google Classroom LMS, and CIPA-compliant fiber internet.

Product overview

Abernathy Independent School District is a public school district serving approximately 815 students across three campuses: Abernathy Elementary School (Kindergarten-5th grade), Abernathy Middle School (6th-8th grade), and Abernathy High School (9th-12th grade). The district operates a unified 1:1 Chromebook Program where every student receives a personal device, powered by Google Classroom as the primary Learning Management System. All classrooms are equipped with Promethean Interactive Flat Panels, and the district maintains a 500 Mbps fiber internet connection through ESC Region 17 with CIPA-compliant filtering. Academic offerings include Career and Technical Education with five industry certifications, Dual Credit courses (up to 36 college hours), Special Education services through the HONDA SSA consortium, and Gifted/Talented programs. Extracurricular activities include athletics (Abernathy Antelopes) and band (Abernathy Antelope Bands). The district recently implemented a 4-day instructional week and participates in the Teacher Incentive Allotment program for teacher compensation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Abernathy Antelope Bands: The district's band program including high school and middle school bands, color guard, drum majors, and twirlers. The Antelope Band is a 3A program maintaining consistent Sweepstakes Awards and appearances at the state level.

Products and services

• Abernathy Elementary School (K-5) Campus serving students in Kindergarten through 5th grade with full-day Pre-K and Kindergarten, school-wide Title I program, special education, and gifted/talented classes. Features 1:1 Chromebook environment.
• Abernathy Middle School (6-8) Campus serving students in 6th through 8th grade with 1:1 Chromebook program, career and technical education preparation, athletics, band, and special education services.
• Abernathy High School (9-12) Campus serving students in 9th through 12th grade offering college preparatory curriculum, dual credit courses (up to 36 hours), career and technical education, athletics, band, and special education. Classified as a 2A district as of Fall 2024.
• Career and Technical Education Program Provides career pathways with industry certifications including Feedlot Tech, Floral Design (TSFA Level 1 and 2), and Welding Certification. Offers 13 different agricultural science classes with 138 students enrolled.
• Dual Credit Program Allows high school students to earn up to 36 hours of college credit while still enrolled in high school through partnerships with local colleges.
• Special Education Services (HONDA SSA) Special education services provided through HONDA Shared Service Arrangement with other regional districts. Includes individualized education plans, specialized instruction, and transition services for students with disabilities.
• Abernathy Antelopes Athletics Program Comprehensive athletic program offering football, basketball, baseball, cross country, softball, golf, tennis, track, volleyball, and powerlifting. Led by Athletic Director Keith Bloskas with 15 coaches.
• Abernathy Antelope Band 3A band program with consistent Sweepstakes Awards, state-level Texas Outstanding Performance Series appearances, and over 1,000 student appearances at Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest.
• FFA Agricultural Science Program Award-winning FFA program recognized as top-rated 2-3 teacher department in Texas with Golden Horizon award. 138 FFA members enrolled with multiple agricultural science courses offered.
• Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Program Texas program allowing districts to designate outstanding teachers based on student growth and classroom observation, generating extra funding to reward top performers with pathway to six-figure salary.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students can graduate with up to 36 hours of college credit through dual credit courses
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration17 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HONDA SSA (Shared Service Arrangement)coreOthersSpecial education shared service arrangement serving students in Abernathy ISD, Hale Center ISD, New Deal ISD, Olton ISD, and Shallowater ISD. Provides individualized education plans, specialized instruction, inclusive practices, family support, and transition services. Original districts: Hale Center, Olton, New Deal, and Abernathy (acronym origin). Shallowater joined in 2004.
• ESC Region 17coreTechnology or IntegrationEducational Service Center Region 17 provides 500 Mbps fiber internet connection to Abernathy ISD. All campuses are equipped with CIPA-compliant internet connection through ESC 17. District also utilizes Ascender student information system and other ESC Region 17 services for administration.
• Google Workspace for EducationcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistrict uses Google Classroom as primary Learning Management System. Students access Google Apps including Drive, Docs, Slides, and Sheets through Google Workspace Environment for collaboration and digital assignment submission.
• Texas Education Agency (TEA)coreOthersState education agency providing curriculum standards (TEKS), accountability systems, Teacher Incentive Allotment program, special education guidance through SpedTex, and accreditation oversight.
• E-Rate ProgramminorOthersFederal E-Rate program funding Wi-Fi infrastructure at all AISD campuses. District in process of extending Wi-Fi coverage to busses for transportation time digital learning.
• Lubbock Christian UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosts Distinguished Educator of Lubbock County recognition event. Partnership for educator recognition and professional development opportunities.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Shallowater ISD: Neighboring Texas public school district in Lubbock County that joined the HONDA Shared Service Arrangement with Abernathy in 2004. Comparable rural-to-suburban K-12 district operating three campuses and a 1:1 device program.
• New Deal ISD: Original HONDA SSA member district alongside Abernathy, Hale Center, and Olton. Small rural Texas K-12 public district serving a comparable enrollment scale with similar special-education shared-service model.
• Olton ISD: Original HONDA SSA partner district with Abernathy. Comparable small rural Texas public K-12 district in the surrounding agricultural region sharing the same special-education shared service arrangement.
• Hale Center ISD: Original HONDA SSA partner of Abernathy ISD. Small rural Texas public school district in Hale County serving a similar demographic and enrollment profile with comparable CTE and dual-credit offerings.

Regional players

• Idalou ISD: Nearby small Texas public school district east of Lubbock serving a comparable rural community. Comparable enrollment scale, 1:1 device deployment, and UIL athletic classification, making it a natural substitute for families.
• Roosevelt ISD: Lubbock County-area public school district serving a comparable rural-community student population. Operates multiple campuses with similar CTE, athletics, and dual-credit offerings, competing for transfer students in the same region.

Broad incumbents

• Frenship ISD: Large and rapidly growing West Texas public school district in the Lubbock metropolitan area. Offers significantly broader academic, athletic, and CTE programming, serving as a key competitor for families seeking more extensive opportunities.
• Lubbock ISD: Major urban Texas public school district headquartered 18 miles south of Abernathy. Provides the dominant alternative for families considering transfers out of Abernathy ISD, offering much broader curricular and extracurricular options.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@AbernathyAthletics

Compliance3 records

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Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries3 records

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