USD 418 McPherson

What USD 418 McPherson does

USD 418 McPherson is a public K-12 school district governed by an elected Board of Education and operating under Kansas state education law. The district provides comprehensive educational services from early childhood through grade 12 to students residing within McPherson, Kansas and McPherson County. Its operational footprint spans McPherson High School (including an Alternative Center and McPherson Virtual online program), McPherson Middle School, four elementary schools (Eisenhower, Lincoln, Roosevelt, Washington), an Early Childhood Office, a Food Service department, a Transportation Center, and a warehouse facility, all coordinated through a central office with approximately 24 staff members. The district also partners with the McPherson County Special Education Cooperative to deliver specialized services county-wide.

The district's instructional model relies on standard commercial curriculum platforms — McGraw-Hill Wonders and iReady at the elementary level, StudySync and enVision Math at secondary, with Inspire Science, Mystery Science, and Second Step supplementing — supported by FASTBridge universal screening and Kansas state assessments. Administrative technology includes PowerSchool for student information management, Frontline (formerly AESOP) for absence and professional growth tracking, and Edlio for web presence. The district also offers paid meal programs (breakfast and lunch at tiered pricing for elementary, middle, high school, and adult customers) and engages in cooperative food procurement through the Kansas School Food Purchasing Association.

Funding derives primarily from state aid under the Kansas school finance formula, local property tax appropriations, federal education funding, paid meal fees, and voter-approved bond proceeds. In March 2026, McPherson voters authorized a $75 million bond program covering high school additions and renovations, CTE enhancements, middle school improvements, elementary secure entrances, and infrastructure upgrades, with Simpson Construction engaged as Construction Manager at Risk and Incite Design Studio as Architect of Record. The district's go-to-market is community-based rather than commercial — open enrollment, kindergarten roundup events, and Facebook outreach drive family engagement, with no traditional sales motion. Major customers are enrolled students and their families; the district also serves as a participating member of inter-district cooperatives for purchasing and special education.

Name

USD 418 McPherson

Legal name

Unified School District No. 418, McPherson, Kansas

Website

https://mcpherson.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

USD 418 McPherson is a Kansas public school district operating K-12 education from early childhood through grade 12 across one high school, one middle school, four elementary schools, early childhood and virtual programs for students in McPherson County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH), Special Needs-Inclusive Early Learning Academies (EDACADAI)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• School district services
• Special education cooperative
• Student meal programs
• School transportation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mcpherson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Primary revenue from state and local tax appropriations, Kansas school finance formula, and federal education funding programs.
2. Student Meal Fees: Revenue from paid student meals for breakfast and lunch programs. Reduced price meals available for qualifying families.
3. Bond Program Funding: voter-approved $75 million bond program for facility construction and renovation projects, approved March 2026.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

USD 418 McPherson is a public K-12 school district that delivers comprehensive educational services to students from preschool through 12th grade in McPherson, Kansas. The district operates multiple campuses including four elementary schools, a middle school, a high school with Alternative Center and Virtual programs, and an Early Childhood Office. In addition to core academic instruction, it provides special education through the McPherson County Special Education Cooperative, food service, student transportation, career and technical education, and a wide range of extracurricular activities including athletics, speech and debate.

Product overview

USD 418 McPherson is a traditional K-12 public school district providing educational services to students in McPherson, Kansas. The district does not offer a software product, technology platform, or SaaS offering. Its services consist of elementary, middle, and high school education, special education, food service, transportation, and extracurricular activities across its multiple school buildings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• McPherson High School Public high school serving grades 9-12 in McPherson, Kansas, offering academic instruction, college preparation (PreACT, ACT, AP exams), Career & Technical Education programs, athletics, speech and debate, and activities. Includes the McPherson Alternative Center and McPherson Virtual online program.

Quantifiable outcome

• 16 straight speech and debate state championships through January 2024
• +4 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Simpson ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2026Simpson Construction was selected as the district's Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR) partner for projects approved through the 2026 bond election. As CMaR, they work alongside the district's architectural partner and district staff from planning through construction phases, identifying cost-saving opportunities and ensuring projects stay on budget. Simpson Construction is a family-owned company headquartered in Wichita, Kansas with extensive K-12 school project experience across Kansas using the CMaR delivery method.
• Incite Design Studio (iDS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIncite Design Studio serves as the Architect of Record for the district's $75 million bond program including high school addition and renovations, CTE enhancements, middle school renovations, and elementary secure entrances.
• Kansas School Food Purchasing Association (KSFPA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMcPherson USD 418 is a member of the Kansas School Food Purchasing Association (KSFPA), a cooperative purchasing group that includes Circle, Clearwater, Goddard, Haysville, Mulvane, Newton, Rose Hill and Valley Center districts. KSFPA conducts annual line item bids for full line food distributors who must deliver to multiple school districts.
• McPherson County Special Education Cooperative (McCSEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe McPherson County Special Education Cooperative provides specialized services, resources, and support to ensure all learners have access to high-quality education across McPherson County. The cooperative announced Katherine Herrman as next Executive Director (effective July 2026) succeeding Melissa Strathman.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Newton USD 373: Newton USD 373 is a fellow KSFPA member district serving Harvey County with similar K-12 structure. Direct comparable on cooperative food purchasing, central-Kansas county footprint, and rural/small-city Kansas district economics.
• Moundridge USD 423: Moundridge USD 423 is a smaller neighboring Kansas district where incoming Superintendent Dr. Cody Rierson previously served. Direct comparable on Kansas school finance, small-town/rural footprint, and adjacent enrollment territory.
• Rose Hill USD 394: Rose Hill USD 394 is a KSFPA member district in the Wichita metro area with comparable K-12 educational services and athletic program traditions. Direct peer on cooperative purchasing, K-12 instructional scope, and central/south Kansas district economics.
• Clearwater USD 264: Clearwater USD 264 is a KSFPA member district in south-central Kansas with similar K-12 structure. Direct peer on cooperative food purchasing, rural/small-town Kansas district economics, and statewide assessment participation.
• Salina USD 305: Salina USD 305 is a Kansas public school district of comparable size serving Salina/Saline County with similar K-12 structure, athletic/activity traditions, and state-level funding exposure. Both districts compete for state-level recognition and share Kansas school finance dynamics.
• Hutchinson USD 308: Hutchinson USD 308 is a similarly sized Kansas public school district in Reno County with comparable K-12 footprint, magnet/alternative programs, and Food Service purchasing scale. Both districts operate in central Kansas with similar demographic and economic profiles.
• Goddard USD 265: Goddard USD 265 is a KSFPA member district in the Wichita metro area with comparable K-12 educational scope. Direct peer on cooperative food purchasing, Kansas school finance, and growing suburban district dynamics.
• Haysville USD 261: Haysville USD 261 is a KSFPA member district serving the Wichita metro area with similar K-12 operations and Food Service cooperative purchasing. Comparable on K-12 instructional structure and statewide funding formula exposure.
• Valley Center USD 262: Valley Center USD 262 is a KSFPA member district serving the Wichita metro area with similar K-12 footprint. Direct comparable on cooperative purchasing, K-12 instruction, and Kansas school funding dynamics.

Broad incumbents

• Wichita USD 259: Wichita USD 259 is the largest Kansas public school district serving the state's largest metro area. Operates the same K-12 public education model at substantially larger scale; comparable on statewide funding formula, special education cooperative patterns, and bond program execution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/USD418

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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