ANNVILLE-CLEONA SCHOOL DISTRICT

What ANNVILLE-CLEONA SCHOOL DISTRICT does

Annville-Cleona School District is a public K-12 school district operating in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, serving approximately 1,426 students across a 39.22-square-mile coverage area that includes Annville Township, the Borough of Cleona, North Annville Township, and South Annville Township. The district operates three physical schools — Cleona Elementary (K-2, 288 students), Annville Elementary (3-6, 449 students), and Annville-Cleona Secondary School (7-12, 686 students) — plus the Dutchmen Virtual Academy, a K-12 online learning program offered in cooperation with Lancaster-Lebanon I.U. #13. Core services include standard academic curriculum, special education (20.6% of students), gifted services (4.9%), ESL programs, dual enrollment (31 students), AP courses (65 students), athletics and extracurricular activities, food services, transportation, and counseling and health services.

The district runs on a $36.4 million annual operating budget funded primarily by local property taxes (66%), Pennsylvania state education funding (32.8%), and federal education funding (1.2%), with per capita income of $40,589 and median family income of $79,179 in the service area. The technology stack is built entirely on third-party platforms: PowerSchool for student information, Schoology as the learning management system, ClassLink for single sign-on, Google Workspace for Education, 1-to-1 Chromebooks for students, SNAP Health Portal, SchoolCafe for meal payments, and Follett Destiny for library services. No proprietary AI/ML capabilities are developed or deployed.

The go-to-market motion is community-led: enrollment is mandated for district residents and processed through the district office or via the PowerSchool online portal. Distribution is exclusively domestic and geographically restricted to the district's statutory boundaries. Revenue is recurring (tax-based and annual appropriations) with negligible transaction-based revenue from paid school meals ($2.50-$2.70) and the Senior Tax Work-Off Program (capped at $500/year per household). The district is governed by a nine-member Board of School Directors and led by Superintendent Dr. Krista M. Antonis, with no private equity, venture capital, or parent company ownership.

Name

ANNVILLE-CLEONA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Legal name

Annville-Cleona School District

Website

https://acschools.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Annville-Cleona School District is a public K-12 school district in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, serving approximately 1,426 students across three school buildings and a virtual academy, funded by a $36.4 million annual operating budget drawn primarily from local property taxes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE), Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Elementary school services
• Secondary school services
• Virtual learning academy
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Annville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Local Tax Revenue: Primary funding source from local property taxes, constituting 66% of school funding.
2. State Education Funding: State funding from Pennsylvania Department of Education, constituting 32.8% of funding.
3. Federal Funding: Federal education funding, constituting 1.2% of total funding.
4. Food Services: Meal program with paid lunch prices ($2.50-$2.70) and free/reduced lunch for eligible students. Administered through The Nutrition Group.
5. Senior Tax Work-Off Program: Senior citizens can earn up to $500/year working for the district to offset school property taxes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Annville-Cleona School District is a public K-12 school district serving approximately 1,426 students across three school buildings in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania: Cleona Elementary (K-2), Annville Elementary (3-6), and Annville-Cleona Secondary School (7-12), plus the Dutchmen Virtual Academy offering online K-12 learning. The district delivers comprehensive educational services including academic curriculum, special education, gifted programs, English language learner support, food and nutrition, transportation, athletics, counseling, and health services.

Product overview

Annville-Cleona School District operates as a traditional public K-12 school district with a unified educational platform comprising four schools: Cleona Elementary (K-2), Annville Elementary (3-6), Annville-Cleona Secondary School (7-12), and the Dutchmen Virtual Academy (K-12). The district offers core educational programs enhanced by specialized services including a 1-to-1 technology program providing Chromebooks to students, comprehensive special education services (ESL, gifted, psychological), food and nutrition services, transportation, athletics, and health services. The Dutchmen Virtual Academy serves as the district's online learning option for students requiring alternative scheduling or who are homebound. The district utilizes third-party platforms including PowerSchool for student information management, Schoology as the learning management system, ClassLink for single sign-on, and various specialized systems for health records, library services, and food payments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dutchmen Virtual Academy: Online learning initiative offered in cooperation with Lancaster-Lebanon I.U. #13 for students in grades K-12, providing part-time or full-time engaging and interactive online courses

Products and services

• Dutchmen Virtual Academy (DVA) K-12 online learning program operated in cooperation with Lancaster-Lebanon I.U. #13, allowing students to enroll part-time or full-time in online courses while remaining part of the Annville-Cleona student community. Designed for students needing flexible scheduling, homebound students, or those seeking alternative pacing.
• 1-to-1 Technology Program District-issued Chromebook device program providing every student with a Chromebook for academic use at school and home, supported by Google Workspace for Education and ClassLink single sign-on.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive special education program serving 20.6% of district students, including ESL services, gifted services, Head Start partnership, job training, psychological services, IEP/504 accommodations, and inclusion services for qualifying students.
• Food & Nutrition Services School breakfast and lunch program administered by The Nutrition Group with online payment through SchoolCafe. Free breakfast for all students; lunch priced at $2.50 (elementary) and $2.70 (secondary) with reduced/free lunch for eligible students.
• Transportation Services School bus transportation provided through Krise Transportation, including daily routes, special transportation arrangements, and non-public school transportation for eligible district students.
• Athletics and Activities Interscholastic athletics program and extracurricular activities for secondary school students, managed through ArbiterLive for scheduling and Hudl for live streaming of games. Includes NCAA opportunities disclosure compliance.
• Counseling Services School counseling program supporting students in academic, career, and personal/social development across all grade levels K-12, staffed by grade-specific school counselors.
• Health Services School nursing services including health assessments, medication administration, immunization monitoring, and health education, with documentation managed through the SNAP Health Portal.
• Library Services School library program offering online catalog access through Follett Destiny, with ebooks, research resources, and media services at both elementary and secondary buildings.
• Summer Bridge Program Extended School Year (ESY) program providing continued educational services during summer months for students who require them.
• Response to Intervention and Instruction (RtII) Multi-tiered instructional approach providing targeted intervention support for students needing additional academic assistance beyond standard classroom instruction.
• Student Assistance Program (SAP) School-based intervention program for identifying and assisting students with behavioral, mental health, or substance abuse concerns.
• Homeless Student Services (McKinney-Vento) Support services ensuring educational continuity for students experiencing housing instability under the McKinney-Vento Act, in partnership with ECYEH Region 2.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20.6% of students receive special education services
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Lancaster-Lebanon I.U. #13coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit #13 for Dutchmen Virtual Academy program, providing online learning options for K-12 students. Also partners with IU13 for Head Start classroom at Annville Elementary and job training services at secondary school.
• The Nutrition GroupcoreOthersThe Nutrition Group administers the district's food service program, including school breakfast and lunch. They facilitate meal accounts through SchoolCafe platform.
• Cleona Borough Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative initiative employs a School Resource Officer (SRO) - a sworn law enforcement officer assigned to schools long-term. SRO performs law enforcement, counseling, and educator functions. Based at Secondary School with access across all district schools.
• Lebanon County Emergency ManagementmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Lebanon County Emergency Management Team and local police departments for school safety. Officials meet with district administration several times yearly to review safety issues and update procedures. MOUs maintained with local law enforcement agencies.
• ECYEH (Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with ECYEH Region 2 (610-987-8509) to support homeless students under McKinney-Vento Act. Provides resources, referrals, and support for students lacking fixed housing.
• WiDA ConsortiumsupportingOthersESL department participates in WiDA Consortium for English Language Learner assessment. ELLs assessed annually with WiDA ACCESS exam to measure language proficiency growth.
• IU13 Head Start ProgramsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHead Start classroom hosted at Annville Elementary Building through IU13 partnership, providing school readiness skills for young children.
• IU13 Job Training ServicessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerStarting 2024-2025, IU13 job trainer stationed full-time at secondary school to provide job skills training, social awareness, and work ethics education for students with disabilities.
• Pennsylvania Office of Attorney GeneralsupportingOthersParticipates in Safe2Say Something program - youth violence prevention program that enables anonymous reporting of unsafe situations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School: Pennsylvania's largest cyber charter school, offering tuition-free online K-12 directly competing with Dutchmen Virtual Academy. PA's cyber charter funding formula directs per-pupil dollars away from traditional districts when families enroll.
• Lebanon School District: Public K-12 district serving Lebanon city in the same county. Larger urban peer operating under identical state regulations and serving a comparable demographic mix with higher economically disadvantaged share.
• Cornwall-Lebanon School District: Neighboring public K-12 district in Lebanon County, PA. Most direct geographic and demographic peer — competes for the same residential enrollment base, operates under the same Pennsylvania funding formula, and serves a similar small-town population.
• Northern Lebanon School District: Neighboring public K-12 district in Lebanon County, PA. Similar rural/small-town enrollment scale, same Pennsylvania state funding mechanism, and competes for boundary-adjacent families.
• Palmyra Area School District: Neighboring public K-12 district in Lebanon County, PA. Comparable size and demographics, draws from overlapping Lebanon County feeder areas, and offers a similar program portfolio including AP and dual enrollment.
• Agora Cyber Charter School: Major PA-credentialed cyber charter school offering K-12 online enrollment statewide. Direct substitute for families considering Dutchmen Virtual Academy and a structural enrollment risk to traditional districts.

Broad incumbents

• Connections Academy: National K-12 virtual school operator with Pennsylvania presence. Competes for online enrollment against Dutchmen Virtual Academy with a much larger national marketing and curriculum footprint.
• Stride Inc. (K12): National online K-12 operator powering many cyber charter and virtual academy programs. Sets competitive benchmarks for online learning quality, scale, and curriculum used by Pennsylvania cyber schools that compete with DVA.

Others

• PowerSchool: Student information system vendor used by Annville-Cleona for grades, attendance, and parent portal. Not a competitor, but a critical infrastructure peer whose platform enables the district's operational backbone.
• Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 (IU13): Regional education service agency that co-operates Dutchmen Virtual Academy and provides Head Start, ELL, and job-training services to Annville-Cleona. Not a competitor but a critical operational and programming partner.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ACSDSuper
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ACDNTV
• Facebookfacebook.com/Annville-Cleona-School-District-1578271509090362/timeline
• Instagraminstagram.com/acpride2026

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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