Marshall Public School

What Marshall Public School does

Marshall Public Schools (Independent School District 413) is a public K-12 school district headquartered in Marshall, Minnesota, operating seven facilities: Park Side Elementary (PreK-1), Southview Elementary (grades 2-4), Marshall Middle School (grades 5-8), Marshall High School (grades 9-12), the Marshall Area Learning Center for alternative education, the Marshall Career and Technical Institute, and Early Childhood programs. The district serves families in the Marshall, MN community of approximately 13,000 residents, with a student body speaking 30 languages. Its core offering is free public education across traditional, alternative, and career-technical pathways, supplemented by free school meals (implemented July 2023 under the Minnesota Free School Meals for Kids Program), multilingual learner support, and community partnerships with organizations such as Pride in the Tiger Foundation and Marshall Economic Development.

Underlying technology is operational rather than product-oriented: the district runs the Infinite Campus student information system and online enrollment portal, supports up to five eLearning days annually for weather closures, communicates via the Tiger Talk video series, and offers iOS and Android mobile apps. Curriculum delivery includes BARR (Building Assets, Reducing Risks) student support across multiple buildings, LETRS literacy training, and CTE programs in nursing assistance, automotive technology, and welding.

The business model is government-funded rather than commercial. Revenue derives from Minnesota state education aid, federal grants (Title I, IDEA, ESSER), and local property tax levies, supplemented by donations routed through the Pride in the Tiger Foundation. There is no tuition; food service is contracted to Taher Foods, Inc. Distribution occurs through physical school buildings and the Infinite Campus online registration portal. The district is governed by an elected Board of Education under the Minnesota Department of Education, with no private ownership, investors, or M&A activity.

Name

Marshall Public School

Legal name

Marshall Public Schools

Website

https://marshall.k12.mn.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Marshall Public Schools (ISD 413) is a Minnesota K-12 public school district operating seven schools in Marshall, MN, delivering free education, free meals, career-technical pathways, and multilingual learner support to approximately 13,000 residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Alternative, Continuation & Credit-Recovery Schools (EDAJAAAG)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Career technical education
• Early childhood education
• Alternative learning center
• School food service

Headquarters

HQ city

Marshall

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 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: Marshall Public Schools operates as a public school district funded primarily through Minnesota state education funding, federal grants (including Title I, IDEA, ESSER), and local property tax revenue. The district also receives donations through the Pride in the Tiger Foundation for CTE programs and student support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Marshall Public Schools operates a free K-12 public education program across multiple school sites in Marshall, Minnesota, serving students from preschool through grade 12. The district delivers core academic instruction, career and technical education, alternative learning pathways, early childhood education, and free school meals to all enrolled students under the Minnesota Free School Meals for Kids Program.

Product overview

Marshall Public Schools is a K-12 public school district offering comprehensive educational services across a multi-site architecture. The district operates six school facilities including Park Side Elementary (PreK-1), Southview Elementary (grades 2-4), Marshall Middle School (grades 5-8), Marshall High School (grades 9-12), Marshall Area Learning Center (alternative education grades 9-12), and the Marshall Career and Technical Institute (vocational training). Supporting programs include Early Childhood Education (3's/4's Preschool, Little Cubs), School Food Service managed by Taher Foods providing free meals, Summer Meal Programs, eLearning Days for weather closures, and the Tiger Talk video newsletter series. The district serves the Marshall, Minnesota community of approximately 13,000 residents with students speaking 30 languages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pride in the Tiger Foundation: Supporting foundation for CTE programs and student scholarships
• Tiger Talk
• Tiger Theatre
• Tiger Pride

Products and services

• K-12 Public Education Services Comprehensive public education services for students from preschool through grade 12, including academic instruction, extracurricular activities, and student support services across multiple school facilities.
• Park Side Elementary School Elementary school serving students in grades PreK-1, located in the Marshall Public Schools district.
• Southview Elementary School Elementary school serving students in grades 2-4, located in the Marshall Public Schools district.
• Marshall Middle School Middle school serving students in grades 5-8, offering academic and developmental education programs.
• Marshall High School High school serving students in grades 9-12, offering college preparation and career readiness programs.
• Marshall Area Learning Center (ALC) Alternative learning center for students in grades 9-12 seeking non-traditional educational pathways.
• Marshall Career and Technical Institute (MCTI) Career and technical education facility offering courses in Certified Nursing Assistant, Auto Brakes and Steering, Auto Engine Performance, and Advanced Welding programs.
• Early Childhood Education Preschool programs including 3's Preschool, 4's Preschool, and Little Cubs Preschool for early childhood development and school readiness.
• School Food Service Program Breakfast and lunch program managed by Taher Foods, Inc., providing free school meals for all students under the Minnesota Free School Meals for Kids Program.
• Summer Meal Program Free summer food service program providing breakfast and lunch to children and teens 18 and under at Southview Elementary during summer break.

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pride in the Tiger FoundationcoreOthersPrimary fundraising and grant-making foundation for Marshall Public Schools. Supports CTE programs through partnership program, provides AP exam fee subsidies, funds Teacher Impact Grants, scholarships, library improvements, and general school support. All monetary gifts are made through this foundation for distribution to schools.
• Taher Foods, Inc.coreOthersProfessional food service management company contracted by Marshall Public Schools to provide breakfast and lunch programs for all school buildings. Operates under the Minnesota Free School Meals for Kids Program.
• Marshall Economic DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to bring career and technical education opportunities to students. Collaborated with Pride in the Tiger Foundation and MPS to address workforce needs in the Marshall region through the Career and Technical Institute.
• Wild CompassminorOthersEnvironmental education program located in Lakefield that leads summer school students on outdoor explorations at Camden State Park to investigate wildlife and insects.
• Lyon County 4H Extension OfficeminorOthersCommunity education partner providing extension educators like Sam Jens who lead hands-on learning projects for students including sustainability projects, butterfly education, and bug-related activities.
• ImpacksminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchool supply partner providing customized supply kits for students. Impacks matches the first $5 of donations made at checkout. Kits are shipped directly to schools.
• Local Community BusinessesminorOthersVarious local businesses support ECFE On The Go program by hosting field trips including Animal Health Center, Heritage Pointe, Music Street, Schwans Aviation, and SMSU.
• Greater Minnesota Family ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization providing mental health services and support to MPS families. Featured in Tiger Talk video series discussing mental health resources available to district families.
• Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU)minorOthersLocal university partner in Marshall. Students participate in campus tours through ECFE programs and SMSU ponds are used for aquatic insect education in summer school programs.
• Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEO program connects high school students with local business leaders and entrepreneurs. Features community leaders like Carla Goedkte as Chair and is cited as feeding Marshall businesses with future workforce.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Edmentum: Established education services provider offering online learning, credit recovery, and alternative education curriculum — a relevant incumbent given Marshall's ALC and eLearning Days programs, though it operates in an adjacent rather than direct competitor category.
• Rochester Public Schools: Larger southeast Minnesota public school district serving as a regional education incumbent; comparable in operating model (public K-12 with CTE and alternative programs) but at materially greater scale than Marshall.

Direct peers

• Detroit Lakes Public Schools: Regional Minnesota public school district of comparable scale operating multiple school sites with similar vocational and alternative education pathways.
• Luverne Public Schools: Small southwest Minnesota public school district with a comparable enrollment scale and similar community-based funding model. Closest geographic and demographic peer to Marshall.
• Pipestone Area Schools: Neighboring southwest Minnesota district of similar size and rural character, operating a combined PreK-12 footprint with comparable reliance on state aid and local property taxes.
• Tracy Area Public Schools: Small southwest Minnesota district with similar enrollment size and rural demographics, offering a comparable PreK-12 multi-site operation to Marshall.
• Worthington Public Schools: Southwest Minnesota public school district serving a similarly sized rural community with comparable demographic diversity and a significant multilingual learner population. Direct operational peer given shared regional labor market and student demographics.
• Redwood Area School District: Southwest Minnesota district comparable in size and community profile, also serving a small-town agricultural community with a similar funding mix from state and local sources.

Regional players

• Southwest Minnesota State University: Regional public university in Marshall that partners with MPS on campus tours, ECFE programs, and aquatic insect education; a geographic peer and pipeline partner rather than a competitor, included for ecosystem relevance.

Emerging players

• K12 Inc (Stride): Online K-12 education provider whose alternative and credit-recovery offerings intersect with Marshall's ALC and eLearning Day programs, representing a potential competitive threat in non-traditional pathways.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLsKBLxFu6YWZghkUaHMRscsfm24cdM4O6
• Facebookfacebook.com/marshallpublicschools
• Instagraminstagram.com/marshallpublicschools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/marshall-public-school

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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