Yantis Independent School District

What Yantis Independent School District does

Yantis Independent School District (Yantis ISD) is a public K-12 school district headquartered at 105 W. Oak St., Yantis, Texas, serving approximately 500 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade across two campuses: an elementary campus (PK-5, Principal Dawn Monzon) and a middle/high school campus (6-12, Principal Austin Baxley). The district operates as a governmental entity under Texas education law, governed by an elected seven-member school board and currently led by Superintendent Dr. James Cowley. Yantis ISD holds District of Innovation designation for the 2023-2027 period, providing operational flexibility beyond standard Texas Education Agency requirements.

The district's product portfolio centers on TEKS-aligned core academic instruction, supplemented by career and technical education pathways (Agricultural Science, Culinary Design, Engineering and Robotics), athletics (basketball, volleyball, baseball, eSports), FFA, special education services (IEP, Section 504, dyslexia, MTSS), dual credit college courses, and student support services including counseling, health, and cafeteria nutrition under the Community Eligibility Provision. Technology infrastructure includes a 1:1 Chromebook program for grades 9-12, the Ascender student information system with parent/teacher/student/employee portals, ParentSquare for school-home communication, GoGuardian for classroom management and online safety, NWEA MAP assessments, Follett Destiny library management, Clever single sign-on, DMAC analytics, eSped for special education case management, MySchoolBucks for meal payments, and Remind and Stop It Solutions for notifications and safety reporting.

Yantis ISD is funded primarily through local property taxes (2025-2026 Maintenance and Operations rate of $0.6669 per $100 of property valuation, reduced from $0.8720 in 2021-2022), per-pupil state allocations from the Texas Education Agency, and federal program grants including Title I, Title II, Title IV, and IDEA. The district does not publicly disclose total revenue. Services are delivered directly through two physical campuses; families enroll via online registration. Recent activity includes elementary campus renovation (2024), leadership transitions including an interim superintendent appointment on June 24, 2025, and rollout of updated online registration for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Name

Yantis Independent School District

Legal name

Yantis Independent School District

Website

https://yantisisd.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Yantis Independent School District is a public K-12 school district in Yantis, Texas serving approximately 500 pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students across elementary and secondary campuses, funded primarily by local property taxes and Texas Education Agency per-pupil allocations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Career technical education
• Special education services
• Student nutrition services
• Dual credit programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Yantis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Local property taxes constitute the primary revenue source. The 2025-2026 tax rate is $.6669 per $100 of property valuation for Maintenance and Operations.
2. State Funding: Texas Education Agency provides per-pupil funding based on average daily attendance and various weightings for special programs.
3. Federal Programs Funding: Various federal grants including Title I, Title II, Title IV, and special education funding under IDEA.
4. Student Meal Payments: Cafeteria meal payments processed through MySchoolBucks platform. Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) may provide free meals to eligible students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Yantis Independent School District is a public K-12 school district that delivers pre-kindergarten through 12th grade academic instruction aligned with Texas TEKS standards across two campuses. In addition to core academics, the district provides Career and Technical Education pathways, FFA and agricultural programs, athletics, dual-credit college coursework, special education and related services, school nutrition, and student support services such as counseling and nursing.

Product overview

Yantis ISD operates as a traditional public school district providing PK-12 education with a platform of educational programs and student services. The district's portfolio includes core academic instruction (Elementary PK-5 and Middle/High School 6-12), CTE pathways, athletics, FFA, special education, and dual credit college programs. Technology infrastructure includes a 1:1 Chromebook program and digital services such as online registration through Ascender and ParentSquare communication. The district serves approximately 500 students across its campuses in Yantis, Texas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Education Programs Comprehensive PK-12 academic instruction aligned with Texas TEKS standards, delivered across an elementary campus (PK-5) and a middle/high school campus (6-12) for students in the Yantis ISD service area.
• 1:1 Chromebook Program District-wide initiative providing each grade 9-12 student with a Chromebook for educational use, including insurance coverage with a $35 accidental damage co-pay and $200 replacement cost for loss or intentional damage.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) CTE pathways including Agricultural Science, Culinary Design, and other vocational programs preparing students for career and college readiness.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive special education services including IEP support, Section 504 accommodations, dyslexia services, multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), and case management via eSped.
• Dual Credit College Programs Dual-credit courses allowing high school students to earn college credits while completing high school requirements.
• Online Student Registration Digital enrollment system for new and returning students supporting the 2026-2027 school year via Ascender-based online forms.
• Cafeteria and Nutrition Services School nutrition program participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) with online payment through MySchoolBucks.
• Library Services School library using the Follett Destiny catalog system and online resources including Storyline Online read-alouds.
• Health Services School nursing services providing medication administration, health screenings, and student health support.
• Athletics Program Athletic programs including basketball, volleyball, baseball, cross country, FFA Ag Mechanics, and esports teams competing at district and regional levels.
• FFA (Future Farmers of America) Agricultural education program including livestock shows, ag mechanics competitions, BBQ competition team, and leadership development events supported by the Texas FFA Association.

Quantifiable outcome

• Back-to-back Cumby Tournament Basketball Champions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wood County Special EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partnership for providing special education services to students with disabilities. The district works with Wood County Special Education to ensure compliance with IDEA and provide required services.
• Region VII Education Service CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional education service center providing SHAC requirements training, purchasing cooperatives, and professional development support to member districts.
• Texas Education Agency (TEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState education agency overseeing public school accountability, certification, curriculum standards (TEKS), and state assessments (STAAR).
• Texas FFA AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agricultural education organization supporting the local FFA chapter with competitions, conventions, and leadership development programs.
• Kiwanis Club of Quitman/Lake ForkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal service organization that donated $250 to the Yantis BBQ team for purchase of meat and ingredients before state competition.
• Yantis Federal Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal credit union that supported the Engineering and Robotics class fundraising efforts for Vex Robotics World Championships trip.
• ETBU (East Texas Baptist University)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal university that hosted basketball camp attended by Yantis Lady Owls team to improve their skills.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Hawkins Independent School District: Hawkins ISD is a small rural East Texas public school district of comparable size and structure. It provides a like-for-like comparison on funding, staffing, and program depth.
• Miller Grove Independent School District: Miller Grove ISD is a small rural East Texas public school district operating at a similar size and governance structure. It is comparable to Yantis ISD in scale and program offerings.
• Como-Pickton Consolidated Independent School District: Como-Pickton CISD is a neighboring small rural East Texas district serving approximately 700 students. It is comparable in district size, Wood County region, and reliance on property tax and TEA funding.
• Alba-Golden Independent School District: Alba-Golden ISD is a similarly small rural public school district in East Texas serving a comparable PK-12 student population. It is directly comparable in scale, geographic setting, and program mix to Yantis ISD.
• Cumby Independent School District: Cumby ISD is a small rural district near Yantis that competed with Yantis in the Cumby Tournament. Its scale, location, and athletic competition make it a directly comparable peer.
• Edgewood Independent School District: Edgewood ISD is a small rural Texas public school district with a similar governance model, funding mix, and reliance on state per-pupil allocations. It serves as a directly comparable rural peer.

Regional players

• Quitman Independent School District: Quitman ISD is a Wood County neighbor operating slightly larger than Yantis ISD. Geographic proximity and overlapping community service areas make it a relevant regional comparable.

Broad incumbents

• Sulphur Springs Independent School District: Sulphur Springs ISD is a larger district in the same region of East Texas offering a broader range of CTE, athletics, and dual credit pathways. It represents the broader incumbent alternative families in the area may consider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/YantisISD
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/yantis-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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