What Coolidge Unified School District #21 does

Coolidge Unified School District #21 is an Arizona public K-12 school district serving the city of Coolidge and surrounding Pinal County communities. The district operates seven schools and programs spanning preschool through 12th grade: Coolidge High School (grades 9-12), Coolidge Junior High School (grades 6-8), Heartland Ranch Elementary and West Elementary (grades K-5), the Coolidge Alternative Program (grades 9-12), the Coolidge Virtual Academy (grades 6-12), and Mini Bears Preschool (ages 1-5). Total enrollment exceeds 2,800 students. The district operates on a four-day school week and is governed by an elected five-member Governing Board under the leadership of Superintendent Dawn Dee Hodge.

The district's core technology stack centers on a 1:1 Apple iPad deployment for all K-12 students, integrated with the PowerSchool student information system and the Beyond Textbooks curriculum framework aligned to Arizona K-12 Academic Standards. Teacher development is structured around the TAP System for Teacher and Student Advancement and the ENVoY classroom management methodology. Operations are supported by BusRight for transportation tracking, LINQ Connect for meal management, and SharePoint for internal collaboration. Specialized instructional offerings include Career & Technical Education pathways (agriscience, culinary arts, diesel engine repair, graphic design, sports medicine, early childhood education) and Exceptional Student Services for special-education needs.

As a public government entity, the district is funded through Arizona state per-pupil allocations tied to enrollment counts, local property tax revenues, and federal entitlement grants (Title I, II, III, VI, and 21st Century Community Learning Centers). It derives supplemental revenue from Arizona state tax credit donations for extracurricular activities (up to $200 individual / $400 couple annually). There is no tuition; all students receive free meals through the Community Eligible Provision. The district maintains mandatory ESSA tribal consultation partnerships with six sovereign Native American nations and community partnerships with local organizations, alongside a McKinstry PowerED energy-efficiency engagement.

Name

Coolidge Unified School District #21

Legal name

Coolidge Unified School District #21

Website

https://coolidgeschools.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Coolidge Unified School District #21 is an Arizona public K-12 school district operating seven schools and programs in Coolidge, serving over 2,800 students from preschool through 12th grade. It is funded by state aid, local property taxes, and federal grants, with no tuition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE), Head Start & Public Pre-K Programs (EDACABAK)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Public school district
• Special education services
• Career technical education
• Preschool education

Headquarters

HQ city

Coolidge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State Education Funding: Arizona state funding allocated to school districts based on student enrollment (ADMR count) and various weightings for student demographics, district characteristics, and program participation
2. Federal Grants: Federal No Child Left Behind entitlement grants including Title 1 (Education for Disadvantaged Students), Title 2 (Teacher Recruitment/Retention), Title 3 (English Language Learners), Title VI (Indian Education), and 21st Century Community Learning Centers grants
3. Property Tax Revenue: Local property tax revenues contribute to district operational funding through Arizona's school funding formula
4. Tax Credit Donations: Arizona state tax credit donations for extracurricular activities and college preparation testing fees (up to $200/individual or $400/couple filing jointly)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Coolidge Unified School District #21 operates a public K-12 school system providing comprehensive education across seven schools and programs serving students from preschool (ages 1-5) through 12th grade in Coolidge, Arizona. The district delivers traditional academic instruction, Career & Technical Education pathways, alternative education, virtual learning, special education/Exceptional Student Services, free meals through the Community Eligible Provision, and student transportation. It enrolls more than 2,800 students under a four-day school week schedule.

Product overview

Coolidge Unified School District #21 is a traditional public school district operating multiple educational programs across a unified platform. The district manages seven schools including traditional campuses (Coolidge High School, Coolidge Junior High School, Heartland Ranch Elementary, West Elementary), alternative education options (Coolidge Alternative Program for grades 9-12, Coolidge Virtual Academy for grades 6-12), and Mini Bears Preschool (ages 1-5). The district provides comprehensive support services including Career & Technical Education pathways, Exceptional Student Services (special education), Food & Nutrition Services (free meals via CEP), and Transportation. Technology initiatives include a 1:1 iPad program for all K-12 students, integrated with PowerSchool for student information management and Beyond Textbooks for curriculum alignment. The district operates as a four-day-week school calendar and serves over 2,800 students in the Coolidge, Arizona community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Coolidge High School
• Coolidge Junior High School
• Heartland Ranch Elementary School
• West Elementary School
• Coolidge Alternative Program (CAP)
• Coolidge Virtual Academy (CVA)
• Mini Bears Preschool
• Career & Technical Education (CTE)
• Exceptional Student Services
• Food & Nutrition Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Free meals served to all 2,800+ students daily through CEP
• +1 more outcomes

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

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ak-Chin Indian CommunitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerESSA Tribal Consultation required partnership with Ak-Chin Indian Community for Indian Education programs under the Every Student Succeeds Act. District collaborates with tribal nations to meet educational and cultural needs of Native American students.
• Fort McDowell Yavapai NationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerESSA Tribal Consultation required partnership with Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation for Indian Education programs. District works with tribe on educational outreach and cultural support for Native American students.
• Gila River Indian CommunitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerESSA Tribal Consultation required partnership with Gila River Indian Community for Indian Education programs. Collaborative relationship for serving Native American student population.
• Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian CommunitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerESSA Tribal Consultation required partnership with Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community for Indian Education programs under federal requirements.
• San Carlos Apache TribecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerESSA Tribal Consultation required partnership with San Carlos Apache Tribe for Indian Education programs. District collaborates on outreach and services for tribal students.
• Tohono O'odham NationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerESSA Tribal Consultation required partnership with Tohono O'odham Nation for Indian Education programs serving Native American students.
• Coolidge Youth CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership providing youth programs and services. Part of district's community resource network for families.
• Coolidge Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership supporting local business engagement with schools. District collaborates with chamber on community events and economic development.
• Coolidge Aquatic CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity partnership providing aquatic facilities and programs. Community resource for student and family wellness activities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Gilbert Public Schools: K-12 district in Gilbert, Arizona. Comparable as a broad Arizona K-12 incumbent operating under the same state per-pupil funding formula; relevant for compensation, technology, and curriculum benchmarks.
• Mesa Unified School District: Large Arizona K-12 district serving Mesa and surrounding East Valley communities. An established incumbent operating in the same state funding formula, but at materially larger scale (~60,000+ students) with broader program offerings and stronger compensation to attract teachers.
• Chandler Unified School District: Major Arizona K-8 district in the East Valley. Operates under the same state funding formula and regulatory environment as CUSD but with substantially greater scale and resources, making it a broad incumbent for benchmarking purposes.

Direct peers

• Casa Grande Elementary School District: Elementary district (K-8) in Casa Grande, Pinal County. Comparable in size and rural Arizona setting, and serves a similar demographic mix of Title I and English Learner populations.
• Casa Grande Union High School District: Neighboring Pinal County high school district serving Casa Grande and surrounding communities. Operates secondary education (7-12) for a similar Arizona rural/small-city demographic and competes for the same out-of-district open enrollment students.
• Florence Unified School District: Adjacent Pinal County K-8 district serving Florence, Coolidge-adjacent areas, and San Tan Valley. Directly comparable in scale, geographic setting, and student demographics, and is the most immediate open-enrollment competitor for Coolidge families.
• Apache Junction Unified School District: K-12 district in Apache Junction, Arizona (eastern Pinal County). Comparable Arizona public K-12 district with similar demographic profile and is an open-enrollment competitor for Pinal County families.
• Toltec School District: Small K-8 district in Arizona City / Pinal County. Closest direct peer by enrollment scale (~1,000-2,000 students) and geography, serving rural Arizona families with comparable demographic and funding characteristics.

Others

• Beyond Textbooks: Curriculum framework provider adopted by CUSD and 140+ Arizona districts. Functions as an enabling technology partner and is directly comparable as a peer of CUSD's curriculum / instruction function rather than as a competitor.
• ASBA Policy Manual / Arizona School Boards Association: Arizona industry association providing governance, policy, and operational resources to Arizona public school districts. CUSD publishes its policy manual through ASBA, making ASBA an enabling peer for governance infrastructure and policy benchmarking.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@cusd2177
• Facebookfacebook.com/coolidgeschools
• Instagraminstagram.com/cusd_21
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/coolidge

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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