Ridgeland Public Schools

What Ridgeland Public Schools does

Ridgeland School District 122, commonly branded as Ridgeland Public Schools, is a public K-8 school district organized in 1871 under Illinois school law and headquartered at 6500 W 95th Street, Oak Lawn, Illinois. The district serves approximately 1,900 students residing primarily in Oak Lawn (~80%) with portions of Bridgeview and Chicago Ridge, operating 295 staff across four elementary schools (Columbus Manor, Harnew, Kolb, Lieb), one middle school (Simmons, grades 6-8), and a Preschool & Birth to 3 Program. Core service offerings include general K-8 education, special education/IEPs and Section 504 accommodations, English Learner services (TPI/TBE) for approximately 450 students, and student support services covering health, mental health, and McKinney-Vento assistance. The district runs a 1:1 Chromebook/iPad program and a multi-year E-Learning plan, with instruction delivered through Google Classroom (6-8), Clever Portal (K-5), and Skyward for student information.

The technology architecture is a conventional K-12 EdTech stack rather than a proprietary platform: Apptegy (website, mobile app, and the new Rooms communication feature), Thrillshare (event calendar), Google Workspace, Clever (SSO), Skyward (SIS), Frontline Education/Aesop (substitute management), IncidentIQ (IT ticketing), Tyler iVisions (HR/Finance), MySchoolQuest (meals), Canva (band program site), and Applitrack (applicant tracking). Integration logic centers on Clever as the single sign-on and Skyward as the system of record for student data. The district holds no patents, trademarks, or proprietary technology assets.

The revenue model is that of a tax-funded government entity, not a commercial business. The district is funded primarily by local property taxes and Illinois state taxes (Evidence-Based Funding), with no tuition charged to in-boundary families. An elected seven-member Board of Education provides governance. No private equity, venture capital, or parent-company ownership is involved. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, but triangulation from headcount (295), enrollment (1,900), and Illinois suburban per-pupil funding norms places the operating budget in the $25M-$50M band. Auxiliary fee-based revenue streams are limited to optional before/after-school care (partnered with Oak Lawn Park District) and meal programs.

Name

Ridgeland Public Schools

Legal name

Ridgeland School District 122

Website

https://ridgeland122.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1871

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Ridgeland School District 122 is a public K-8 school district serving approximately 1,900 students across Oak Lawn, Bridgeview, and Chicago Ridge, Illinois, operating six schools with 295 staff, funded primarily by local property taxes and state aid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Student Support & Related Services (Counseling, SEL, Health, Safety) (EDAJAAAK), District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ)

Keywords

• K-8 public education
• Special education services
• English learner programs
• Early childhood education
• Student support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Oak Lawn

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: The district is funded primarily by local community property taxes and state taxes for the express purpose of student education. The Finance/Business Department oversees budget management, payroll, accounting and finance, operations and maintenance, purchasing, child nutrition, technology and external contracted services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ridgeland School District 122 is a public K-8 school district providing tuition-free general education to approximately 1,900 students across four elementary schools (K-5), one middle school (6-8), and a preschool/Birth to 3 program in Oak Lawn, Bridgeview, and Chicago Ridge, Illinois. The district also delivers Special Education/IEP/Section 504 services, English Learner (TPI/TBE) programs for about 450 students, a 1:1 Chromebook/iPad initiative, E-Learning days via Google Classroom and Clever, plus auxiliary services such as breakfast/lunch (MySchoolQuest) and before/after school care (in partnership with Oak Lawn Park District).

Product overview

Ridgeland School District 122 is a public K-8 school district serving approximately 1,900 students in Oak Lawn, Bridgeview, and Chicago Ridge, Illinois. The district operates a unified educational platform consisting of five elementary schools (Columbus Manor, Harnew, Kolb, Lieb) serving grades K-5, Simmons Middle School serving grades 6-8, and the Ridgeland Preschool & Birth to 3 Program. The district provides a comprehensive suite of educational services including General Education, Special Education, English Learner (EL) Programs, and Student Support Services. Technology-enhanced learning is delivered through a 1:1 Chromebook/iPad program and E-Learning days utilizing Google Classroom and Clever. The district also offers auxiliary services including meal programs, before/after school care, and a mobile app with integrated communication tools (Apptegy Rooms).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-8 General Education Core instructional program for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade across four elementary schools (Columbus Manor, Harnew, Kolb, Lieb) and one middle school (Simmons), aligned to Illinois State Board of Education learning standards.
• Ridgeland Preschool & Birth to 3 Program Early childhood education program serving children from birth through age 3 (Birth to 3 early intervention) and preschool-aged children (3-4 year olds), housed at Harnew Elementary School.
• Special Education Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves approximately 1,900 students across 6 schools with 295 employees

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Oak Lawn Park DistrictminorOthersPartnership for before and after school care programs. The district links to the Oak Lawn Park District for families seeking childcare options outside school hours.
• Illinois State Board of EducationcoreOthersThe district operates under the governance and standards set by the Illinois State Board of Education, which designates learning standards for all schools in the state.
• Emergency Closing CenterminorOthersThe district contacts the Emergency Closing Center which acts as a clearinghouse for school closure announcements, broadcasting to local radio and television stations.
• ApptegycoreTechnology or IntegrationThe district uses Apptegy's platform for its website, mobile app, and Apptegy Rooms communication feature. Apptegy provides the content management system powering the district's digital presence.
• ClevercoreTechnology or IntegrationThe district uses Clever for single sign-on portal access, allowing students and staff to access educational applications through a unified login system.
• SkywardcoreTechnology or IntegrationThe district uses Skyward for student information system and Family Access portal, enabling families to view grades, attendance, and other student records.
• Illinois State Board of EducationcoreOthersThe Illinois State Board of Education designates learning standards that the district uses to create educational plans meeting the needs of all students.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Alsip-Hazelgreen-Oak Lawn School District 126: K-8 public district in Alsip, IL — directly borders Ridgeland 122's Oak Lawn attendance area. Closest geographic competitor for resident families.
• Worth School District 127: Adjacent K-8 public school district in Worth, IL (Cook County). Closely comparable in size, suburban Cook County context, and grade-band structure to Ridgeland 122.
• Evergreen Park Elementary School District 124: K-8 public school district in Evergreen Park, IL. Operates in the same southwest suburban Chicago labor and housing market, serving a comparable demographic profile.
• Chicago Ridge School District 127.5: K-8 district that partially overlaps Ridgeland 122's boundaries (Chicago Ridge portion). Operates under the same Illinois funding regime with comparable enrollment scale.
• Summit School District 104: K-8 district in Summit, IL with comparable enrollment and a comparable English Learner / bilingual program mix serving a similar working-class suburb.
• Burbank School District 111: K-8 district in Burbank, IL operating adjacent to Ridgeland 122's footprint with a comparable student body composition and Illinois per-pupil funding model.
• Blue Island School District 130: K-8 public district in Blue Island, IL. Comparable in size, suburban-to-urban Cook County demographics, and reliance on Illinois state aid.
• Palos Heights School District 128: K-8 public district in Palos Heights, IL. Similar suburban Cook County setting, district size, and Illinois State Board of Education oversight.

Regional players

• Argo Community High School District 217: Feeder high school district that absorbs Ridgeland 122's 8th-grade graduates. Operates under the same Illinois funding and regulatory regime in the same geography.

Others

• Apptegy: EdTech vendor providing the district's website, mobile app, and Apptegy Rooms communication platform. Adjacent ecosystem partner rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/Ridgeland122
• Facebookfacebook.com/Ridgeland-School-District-122-191779754186268

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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