Sallisaw Public Schools

What Sallisaw Public Schools does

Sallisaw Public Schools is a K-12 public school district headquartered in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, operating five sites that span early childhood through adult education: Liberty Elementary (PK-2), Eastside Elementary (3-5), Sallisaw Middle School (6-8), Sallisaw High School (9-12), and an Adult Education Center. The district was founded in the early twentieth century, with the high school football program tracing to 1915, and serves as the primary public education provider for families residing within its attendance boundaries.

As a public-sector entity, the district does not operate a commercial business model. It delivers education free of charge to enrolled students and is funded through a mix of local property taxes, Oklahoma state appropriations (including per-pupil allocations), and federal categorical grants. Recent operating decisions include filing a 2026 bond proposal for facilities investment and restructuring the student device strategy away from a 1:1 Chromebook model toward classroom carts, a cost-control and centralization move. Its "customer" base is therefore a captive, geographically defined student population rather than a discretionary purchasing market.

Technologically, the district deploys a standard small-district EdTech stack rather than proprietary infrastructure. ParentSquare handles parent communications; PowerSchool serves as the student information system; Follett Destiny manages library operations; and Google Workspace provides staff and student productivity tools. The district also maintains long-standing auxiliary programs — athletic programs with century-long histories, and partnerships with CASC, ICTC, Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation, and USDA — that supplement core instructional delivery with career-technical, tribal, and federal nutrition-program resources.

Name

Sallisaw Public Schools

Legal name

Sallisaw Public Schools

Website

https://sallisawps.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Sallisaw Public Schools is a K-12 public school district in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, operating four schools from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade plus an adult education center. It provides free public education funded by local taxes, state appropriations, and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (61), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Education Authorities & Municipal Education Offices (EDADABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD), Community & Adult Education (Municipal/Community Schools) (EDAAAEAB), Early Intervention Academic Readiness (Pre-K–Early Elementary) (EDAKADAG)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Adult education services
• Child nutrition programs
• Concurrent college enrollment
• Title program support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sallisaw

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sallisaw Public Schools operates a comprehensive public K-12 education system serving students from Pre-K through 12th grade across five schools (Liberty Elementary, Eastside Elementary, Sallisaw Middle School, Sallisaw High School, and an Adult Education Center), supplemented by Title I/III/VI programs, child nutrition services, athletics, fine arts, concurrent college enrollment with Carl Albert State College, and adult education/GED preparation. Education is provided free to district residents, funded through local property taxes, state appropriations, and federal grants.

Product overview

Sallisaw Public Schools is a public school district offering a comprehensive PK-12 education system plus adult education. The district operates five schools: Liberty Elementary (PK-2), Eastside Elementary (3-5), Sallisaw Middle School (6-8), Sallisaw High School (9-12), and an Adult Education center. Supporting these core academic products are supplementary programs including Title I reading/math intervention, Title III English learner programs, Title VI/JOM Indian Education, Title IX compliance, and McKinney-Vento homeless assistance. The district also provides athletics (football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, wrestling, track, golf, power lifting, cheer), award-winning band programs, and concurrent college enrollment through CASC. Technology platforms integrated into operations include PowerSchool for student information, ParentSquare for family communication, and Follett Destiny for library services. The district transitioned from a 1:1 Chromebook program to classroom cart-based device sharing effective August 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Black Diamonds: The mascot and brand identity for Sallisaw Public Schools athletic and activity programs, honoring the region's coal mining heritage.
• Sallisaw High School
• Sallisaw Middle School
• Eastside Elementary
• Liberty Elementary

Products and services

• Sallisaw High School Grades 9-12 secondary education program offering college preparation, concurrent enrollment with Carl Albert State College, career tech programs through Indian Capital Technology Center, Class 4A athletics, fine arts, and extracurricular activities for district residents.
• Sallisaw Middle School Grades 6-8 middle school program with comprehensive academic curriculum, athletics, fine arts, and extracurricular activities in a state-of-the-art facility serving district residents.
• Eastside Elementary Grades 3-5 elementary school providing foundational academic instruction, character development, and enrichment programs including Leader in Me counseling curriculum for district students.
• Liberty Elementary Pre-K through 2nd grade elementary school focused on early childhood education with emphasis on foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development for district children.
• Adult Education Program Free adult education program partnered with Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education providing GED preparation, job training, and college enrollment support for educationally disadvantaged adults in the community.
• Black Diamond Academy Summer school and extended learning program under the Special Projects department providing credit recovery and academic enrichment for district students.
• Title I Reading and Math Program Supplemental elementary program assisting students struggling in reading or math through teacher referrals, classroom performance monitoring, and standardized test results-based interventions.
• Title III English Learner Programs English language instruction and cultural support for Pre-K through 12th grade English Learners, bilingual, and immigrant students with research-based instruction methodologies.
• Title VI and Johnson O'Malley Indian Education Federally funded programs providing educational services including academic exploration classes, homework help, tutoring, college fairs, and college prep courses for Native American students.
• McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Rights and services for children and youth experiencing homelessness including immediate enrollment, transportation to school of origin, free meals, school supplies, and advocacy support.
• Child Nutrition Program USDA-compliant meal service providing free breakfast and lunch daily to all students at Liberty, Eastside, Middle School, and High School under National School Lunch Program guidelines for the 2025-2026 school year.
• Athletics Program Class 4A competitive athletics including football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, wrestling, track and cross country, golf, power lifting, and cheerleading for grades 6-12.
• Band Program Multi-award-winning marching, concert, and jazz bands including three consecutive OBA 4A State Championships (2021-2023), with superior ratings at OSSAA concert assessments.
• Concurrent Enrollment Program Partnership with Carl Albert State College allowing high school students to earn college credits simultaneously with high school graduation requirements.
• ICTC Career Tech Program Technical education partnership with Indian Capital Technology Center providing students opportunities for industry certifications and technical training at ICTC facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Band program won OBA 4A State Championship three consecutive years 2021-2023
• +4 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Carl Albert State College (CASC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConcurrent enrollment partnership allowing high school students to earn college credits while in high school. Students can enroll through CASC application process and receive both high school and college credit simultaneously.
• Indian Capital Technology Center (ICTC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical education partnership providing students opportunities for industry certifications and technical training at ICTC facilities. Students attending ICTC may be issued dedicated devices for off-campus use.
• Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdult Education program funded through Workforce Investment Act, partnering to provide educational services to educationally disadvantaged adults with GED preparation and job training.
• ParentSquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationSchool communication platform used district-wide for email, text, and app notifications. Automatically generates accounts for parents connected to student information system.
• PowerSchoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system integrated with ParentSquare for daily roster synchronization. Used for gradebook, enrollment, and student records management.
• Cherokee NationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConcurrent scholarship program for eligible Native American students. Partners with district's Indian Education programs (Title VI and JOM) to provide college preparation and cultural support.
• Choctaw NationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConcurrent scholarship program for eligible Native American students pursuing higher education through concurrent enrollment.
• Title VI (Indian Education)coreOthersFederal grant providing academic exploration classes, homework help, tutoring, college fair, and college prep courses for Native American students.
• Johnson O'Malley (JOM)coreOthersFederal grant supporting Native American student education services, cultural programs, and partnership with Title VI for college preparation activities.
• USDA National School Lunch ProgramcoreOthersFederal nutrition program providing free breakfast and lunch to all students under National School Lunch Program guidelines.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Muskogee Public Schools: Eastern Oklahoma public school district serving Muskogee County with PK-12 schools and Indian Education programs — comparable to Sallisaw in geographic region and Title program focus, but at substantially larger scale.
• Edmond Public Schools: Large Oklahoma City-metro public school district operating many PK-12 schools — comparable as an Oklahoma public K-12 system, but operating at significantly larger scale and with broader specialty programs than Sallisaw.
• Broken Arrow Public Schools: Large Tulsa-metro Oklahoma public school district operating many PK-12 schools at substantially greater scale — comparable in being an Oklahoma public K-12 system, but with much broader program offerings and resources than Sallisaw.

Direct peers

• Poteau Public Schools: LeFlore County, Oklahoma public school district operating PK-12 schools including a Class 4A high school — directly comparable in size, classification, and eastern Oklahoma rural setting.
• Roland Public Schools: Sequoyah County, Oklahoma public school district serving a small eastern Oklahoma catchment near Sallisaw — directly comparable in scale, demographics, and federal Title program reliance.
• Vian Public Schools: Sequoyah County, Oklahoma public school district operating PK-12 schools in the same county — directly comparable in catchment, small scale, and rural eastern Oklahoma service profile.
• Tahlequah Public Schools: Cherokee County, Oklahoma public school district operating PK-12 schools plus Cherokee Nation-facing programs — directly comparable to Sallisaw in size, rural Oklahoma setting, Indian Education exposure, and concurrent-enrollment partnerships.
• Fort Gibson Public Schools: Muskogee County, Oklahoma public school district serving a small eastern Oklahoma community — directly comparable in scale, rural setting, and PK-12 program structure.
• Stilwell Public Schools: Adair County, Oklahoma public school district with significant Cherokee Nation enrollment — directly comparable to Sallisaw in rural eastern Oklahoma location, Indian Education programs, and small-district operating model.
• Muldrow Public Schools: Sequoyah County, Oklahoma public school district operating PK-12 schools in the same county as Sallisaw — directly comparable in catchment, demographic profile, and small-district operating model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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