Sartell-St. Stephen ISD 748

What Sartell-St. Stephen ISD 748 does

Sartell-St. Stephen Independent School District 748 is a public K-12 school district organized as a political subdivision of the State of Minnesota, serving the communities of Sartell and St. Stephen. The district operates five school buildings along a grade-band continuum: Oak Ridge Early Learning Center (PreK-K), Pine Meadow Primary School (Grades 1-2), Riverview Intermediate School (Grades 3-5), Sartell Middle School (Grades 6-8), and Sartell High School (Grades 9-12). It also runs the ELEVATE transition program for students with disabilities ages 18-22 and a Community Education division offering adult education, aquatics, family programming, and senior services. Athletic and extracurricular programming includes 28 varsity sports competing under the Minnesota State High School League in Section 8AA / Central Lakes Conference, plus theatre, fine arts, and more than 20 student clubs.

The district delivers instruction through a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework developed in partnership with the University of Minnesota's Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement (CAREI). Its technology stack is entirely commercial off-the-shelf: Google Workspace (email and productivity), Skyward Family Access (student information system), Schoology (Grades 3-12 LMS) and Seesaw (Grades K-2 LMS), Revtrak (payments), Nutrislice (menus), BOUND (activity registration), and Finalsite (district website). Assessment is delivered through FASTbridge universal screening (Fall/Winter/Spring), Teaching Strategies Gold for early childhood, and WIDA ACCESS for ELLs. Wraparound childcare (KIDSTART/KIDSTOP) is operated by the Boys & Girls Club of Central Minnesota under a partnership arrangement, and special education is delivered through the Benton-Stearns Education District collaborative.

As a public entity, ISD 748 is funded through a combination of local property taxes, state aid (per Minnesota statutes), and federal grants; specific revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. Fee-based revenue comes from Community Education classes (registered via rschooltoday.com), preschool tuition, and facilities rentals, while the program's community engagement is supported through the district website, Skylert automated messaging, the Sabre Spotlight newsletter, and active social channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube). The district is governed by an elected School Board and operationally led by Superintendent Dr. Michael Rivard. As a government entity, ISD 748 does not have traditional ownership, subsidiaries, or external funding rounds; it is accountable to district residents through the elected board under Minnesota state education statutes.

Name

Sartell-St. Stephen ISD 748

Legal name

Sartell-St. Stephen Independent School District 748

Website

https://isd748.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Sartell-St. Stephen ISD 748 is a public K-12 school district in central Minnesota operating five schools serving students from preschool through age 22, including early childhood, elementary, secondary, and the ELEVATE transition program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Support Services (611710), Child Care Services (6244)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialized Instruction & Resource Support (Inclusion, Pull-Out, Co-Teaching) (EDAJAKAC), Special Needs Early Intervention & Preschool Programs (EDAKAAAE), District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ), Transition & School-Readiness Support for Special Needs Children (HSAAAIAO)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Early childhood education
• Special education services
• Community education programs
• Secondary education athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

Sartell

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, Others

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Sartell-St. Stephen ISD 748 is a Minnesota public school district that provides comprehensive educational services from early childhood through age 22 across five school buildings (Oak Ridge Early Learning Center, Pine Meadow Primary School, Riverview Intermediate School, Sartell Middle School, and Sartell High School). Its portfolio includes K-12 academic instruction, Early Childhood Family Education, fee-based preschool, special education and transition services through the ELEVATE program, 28 varsity sports and extracurricular activities, wraparound childcare (KIDSTART/KIDSTOP via Boys & Girls Club), and Community Education programming for adults, youth, families, aquatics, and seniors.

Product overview

Sartell-St. Stephen ISD 748 operates as a public school district offering a comprehensive PK-12 educational system plus post-secondary transition services. The portfolio includes Early Childhood Family Education and preschool programs at Oak Ridge Early Learning Center, elementary education (K-5) across Pine Meadow Primary and Riverview Intermediate Schools, and secondary education (6-12) at Sartell Middle and High Schools. Supporting programs include the ELEVATE transition program (ages 18-22), eLearning days for remote instruction, and before/after-school childcare via KIDSTART/KIDSTOP. The district also provides extensive extracurricular offerings including 28 varsity sports, theatre productions, fine arts, and over 20 student clubs and organizations, plus Community Education programming for adults, families, and seniors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) Parent/caregiver and child learning classes providing age-appropriate activities, parent education, and teacher-child time for families with young children (birth to pre-kindergarten age).
• Preschool Program Fee-based preschool options with state-licensed teachers using approved curriculum, rated 4-star by Parent Aware (highest available).
• Elementary Education (Grades K-5) Kindergarten through Grade 5 instruction across three school buildings: Oak Ridge Early Learning Center (Kindergarten), Pine Meadow Primary School (Grades 1-2), and Riverview Intermediate School (Grades 3-5), including STEAM Lab, Makerspace, and social-emotional learning (TOP 20).
• Secondary Education (Grades 6-12) Middle school (Sartell Middle School, grades 6-8) and high school (Sartell High School, grades 9-12) with comprehensive academic, co-curricular, and extracurricular programming including ACT/Pre-ACT/PSAT preparation and MCIS career planning.
• ELEVATE Transition Program (Ages 18-22) Transition services program at Oak Ridge Early Learning Center for students with disabilities ages 18-22, focused on employment, further education, independent living skills, leisure, and recreation.
• eLearning Days Distance learning system activated during weather cancellations or emergencies, using Choice Boards for PreK-5 and Schoology-based asynchronous learning for grades 6-12, with a 3-day return window for attendance.
• School Age Childcare (KIDSTART/KIDSTOP) Before- and after-school childcare services provided by Boys & Girls Club of Central Minnesota for preschool through grade 5, with extended hours on non-school days and during summer (KIDSTART for preschool; KIDSTOP for K-5).
• Athletics and Activities 28 varsity sports competing under MSHSL rules in Section 8AA and Central Lakes Conference (Football and Lacrosse excepted), plus numerous clubs, fine arts, and performing arts programs.
• Theatre Program Theatre productions including Fall Play, Spring Musical, One-Act Play competition, and Children's Theatre performances.
• Community Education Adult education, aquatics, family programs, senior connection, and youth programming for community members of all ages, including Adult ESL, GED preparation, adult diploma, and recreation/enrichment classes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of students to receive instruction aligned to their unique needs through MTSS framework
• +3 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Benton-Stearns Education District (BSED)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSartell-St. Stephen ISD 748 is part of the Benton-Stearns Education District (BSED) collaborative. BSED provides special education services, and its Special Education Advisory Council (parent/guardian group) meets three times per year at BSED's location (517 2nd Street South, Sartell). BSED's Executive Director is Erin Dohrmann (320-252-8427). The district's ELEVATE transition program is also supported by a BSED SPED Supervisor.
• University of Minnesota Center for Applied Research and Education Improvement (CAREI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe district partnered with the University of Minnesota's Center for Applied Research and Education Improvement (CAREI), led by Dr. Kim Gibbons, to guide the definition and alignment of academic and social-emotional systems of support within the MTSS framework. CAREI assists in articulating a comprehensive, well-aligned Multi-Tiered System of Support that supports every child.
• Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSartell athletic teams compete under the rules of the Minnesota State High School League. The district participates in Section 8AA and the Central Lakes Conference (with the exception of Football and Lacrosse). MSHSL governs the rules and tournament structures for 28 varsity sports.
• WIDA ConsortiumcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWIDA consortium provides the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 and Alternate ACCESS for ELLs assessments administered to English Learners to measure progress toward Minnesota standards for English language development. These assessments are administered annually to qualifying EL students in the district.
• Minnesota Career Information System (MCIS)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe district utilizes MCIS, an online career planning tool that helps students (starting in Grade 8) answer career and college planning questions through inventories of interest, abilities, and values to identify relevant occupations and majors.
• Boys & Girls Club of Central MinnesotacoreOthersThe Boys and Girls Club of Central Minnesota provides extended day childcare through KIDSTART (preschool wraparound, ages 4) and KIDSTOP (kindergarten through grade 5) at Oak Ridge Early Learning Center, Pine Meadow Primary School, and Riverview Intermediate School. The club also offers childcare on non-school days and during summer.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Monticello Public Schools: Minnesota public school district (ISD 882) of comparable suburban enrollment size in the Wright County area. Operates parallel PK-12, community education, special education, and MSHSL athletics structures, making it a useful comparable for outcome benchmarking.
• Becker Public Schools: Minnesota public school district (ISD 726) of comparable suburban profile and enrollment scale. Operates its own PK-12 pathway with similar community education programming and MSHSL athletics, providing a peer benchmark for staffing models and per-pupil expenditure.

Broad incumbents

• St. Cloud Area School District: Larger neighboring public school district (ISD 742) serving St. Cloud and surrounding area. Comparable in PK-12 scope, community education offerings, and special education administration through the same Benton-Stearns Education District, but operates at a materially larger scale.

Direct peers

• Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools: Neighboring Minnesota public school district (ISD 47) of comparable suburban character serving Sauk Rapids and Rice. Operates its own PK-12 system with similar community education, athletics, and special education services through the same Benton-Stearns Education District collaborative.
• Rocori Public Schools: Minnesota public school district (Cold Spring, Rockville, Richmond) comparable in size and suburban-rural mix. Member of the same Central Lakes Conference for athletics and benefits from similar Benton-Stearns Education District special education collaborative services.

Others

• Benton-Stearns Education District: Cooperative education district that Sartell-St. Stephen ISD 748 belongs to for special education services. While not a competing district, BSED is the operational delivery partner for special education, ELEVATE transition support, and parent advisory services, making it a structurally relevant entity.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/SartellStStephenSchoolDistrict
• Facebookfacebook.com/ISD748
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sartell-st-stephen-school-district-isd-748

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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