Rolla Public School District Inc

What Rolla Public School District Inc does

Rolla Public School District Inc (operating as Rolla Public Schools / Rolla School District 31 / R31) is a Missouri public K-12 school district headquartered at 500 Forum Drive in Rolla, Phelps County. It serves Pre-K through grade 12 students across nine physical sites: Rolla High School, Rolla Junior High, Rolla Middle School, three elementary schools (Wyman, Mark Twain, Truman), an Early Childhood Center, Rolla Technical Institute & Center, and the Bulldog Activities athletics program. The district provides core public education plus special education, gifted programming (QUEST), English Language Learner services, Parents As Teachers home visiting, trauma-informed programming (REACH), and career/technical education, with a new 36,630 sq.ft. Early Childhood Center at 550 Blues Lake Parkway scheduled to open Fall 2026.

The underlying technology stack is a standard K-12 administrative portfolio rather than a proprietary platform: Infinite Campus for student information and online enrollment (rollamo.infinitecampus.org with Google SSO), KEYNET/Keystone for HR and job postings, Employee Navigator for benefits, Frontline for time tracking, ParentSquare as the official family communications CMS, Qualtrics for climate/culture surveying, Simbli for board management, Peachjar for digital flyers, Qgiv for fundraising, and Google Workspace for staff. There is no proprietary technology product, no AI/ML capability disclosed, and no mobile app; the digital surface consists of microsites per school plus a parent and student portal layered on Infinite Campus.

The business model is fundamentally that of a government state entity rather than a commercial enterprise. Revenue is generated from Missouri state attendance-based per-pupil funding, federal Title and child nutrition programs, local property tax levies, and philanthropic donations through the CORE foundation (Golf for Education, Maroon & Gray Soiree). Education is provided at no direct cost to students; ancillary revenue streams include paid meal pricing (with free/reduced tiers) and competitive-bid sales of student-built homes from the Construction Trades program. Go-to-market is enrollment-based rather than sales-led, with the Welcome Center and Infinite Campus OLR serving as the primary registration channels; community engagement is driven through the R31 Citizens' Academy, CORE events, and the Show-Me Scholars/Tech Masters workforce pipeline in partnership with the Rolla Chamber of Commerce.

Name

Rolla Public School District Inc

Legal name

Rolla Public Schools

Website

https://rolla31.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Rolla Public School District Inc (Rolla Public Schools / R31) is a Missouri public K-12 school district operating nine schools in Phelps County, serving Pre-K through grade 12 with general education, special education, gifted, ELL, CTE, and early childhood programming funded by state attendance-based allocations, federal programs, and community philanthropy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD), District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ), School Feeding & Child Nutrition Programs (BPADAJAD), Behavioral Intervention & PBIS Supports (Tiered, Gen Ed) (EDAJAGAL)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Early childhood education
• Career technical education
• Special education services
• Student nutrition programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Rolla

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. State Attendance-Based Funding: Primary revenue stream from Missouri state per-pupil funding based on daily attendance. Full-day early childhood programming enables attendance-based funding where half-day programs were previously ineligible.
2. Federal Programs: Federal funding through Title programs, special education, and child nutrition programs including free/reduced meal applications.
3. CORE Foundation Donations and Events: Community organization (CORE/Rolla Public School Foundation) raises funds through events including Golf for Education, Maroon & Gray Soiree casino night, and direct donations to support student needs and staff requests.
4. Student Meal Program: National School Lunch Program providing meals to students; families eligible for free/reduced pricing based on income.
5. Construction/Bid Sales: Student-built homes from Rolla Technical Institute/Center sold via competitive bid process to generate revenue and provide hands-on training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Rolla Public School District provides tuition-free K-12 public education across nine school buildings in Rolla and Phelps County, Missouri, including one high school, junior high, middle school, three elementary schools, an early childhood center, and a technical institute. The district delivers standard academic instruction, career and technical education, special education, gifted programs (QUEST), English language learner services, and federal Title-funded programs, supplemented by early childhood programming (PUPS/Parents As Teachers), a school nutrition lunch program, student transportation, and trauma-informed (REACH) student support.

Product overview

Rolla Public Schools operates as a K-12 public school district with a multi-school architecture consisting of one high school (RHS), two middle/junior high schools (RJH and RMS), three elementary schools (Wyman, Mark Twain, Truman), one early childhood center, and one technical institute/center. The district provides educational services through its centralized website portal (rolla31.org) with integrated Student Information System (Infinite Campus), Parent Portal, and Student Portal. Supporting programs include CORE foundation for community fundraising, R31 Citizens' Academy for community engagement, Parents As Teachers for early childhood family support, lunch nutrition services, and transportation. The district also maintains Bulldog Activities for athletics and extracurricular programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CORE: Community organization supporting Rolla Public Schools through fundraising, scholarships, and community engagement programs including Golf for Education and Maroon & Gray Soiree events.
• Parents As Teachers
• QUEST
• R31 Academy

Products and services

• Rolla High School Comprehensive public high school for grades 9-12 in the Rolla Public School District, providing college preparatory, career and technical, athletic, and activity programs. Website at rhs.rolla31.org.
• Rolla Junior High Public junior high school for grades 7-8 in the Rolla Public School District. Website at rjh.rolla31.org.
• Rolla Middle School Public middle school for grades 5-6 in the Rolla Public School District. Website at rms.rolla31.org.
• Wyman Elementary School Public elementary school serving early childhood through grade 4 in the Rolla Public School District. Website at wyman.rolla31.org.
• Mark Twain Elementary School Public elementary school serving early childhood through grade 4 in the Rolla Public School District. Website at marktwain.rolla31.org.
• Truman Elementary School Public elementary school serving early childhood through grade 4 in the Rolla Public School District. Website at truman.rolla31.org.
• Rolla Technical Institute & Center Career and technical education center providing hands-on training in construction trades and other technical programs, with student-built homes sold via competitive bid to generate revenue and training opportunities. Website at rtirtc.rolla31.org.
• Early Childhood Center (PUPS Pre-K Program) Early childhood education center providing Pre-K and early childhood programming for children in the Rolla area, expanding from half-day to full-day classes. Includes integrated on-site health and dental clinic in partnership with Four Rivers Community Health serving approximately 1,200 unique patients annually. Website at ec.rolla31.org.
• Parents As Teachers Early childhood family education program offering home visits, developmental screenings, and parent support for families with young children from birth to kindergarten entry.
• QUEST Gifted Education Gifted Education program providing enriched academic services and differentiated instruction for students identified as gifted.
• English Language Learner (ELL) Program English Language Learner program providing language acquisition support and academic services for students whose primary language is not English.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive special education services including Early Childhood Special Education (ages 3-5), Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), homebound instruction, and Section 504/Title II accommodations for students with disabilities.
• Federal Programs Federally funded instructional support including Title programs providing additional academic services for qualifying students.
• School Lunch Program National School Lunch Program providing daily student meals with free, reduced, and paid pricing tiers based on household income eligibility. Includes menu information, pricing, and payment processing. MO Sun Bucks provides $120 summer grocery benefit for eligible students.
• Student Transportation Services Student transportation services including bus routes to and from school, crossing guard services, and bus driver employment opportunities.
• Bulldog Activities (Athletics and Extracurriculars) Athletic and extracurricular activity programs for district students across all grade levels, including interscholastic sports and student activities. Website at bulldogs.rolla31.org.
• Virtual Education Virtual education program providing online learning options and courses for district students.
• Show-Me Scholars (RACC) Program Rigorous college and career readiness program for high school students encouraging pathways to college, technical school, apprenticeship, military, or workforce. Joint effort with the Rolla Chamber of Commerce providing incentives, scholarships, and recognition at annual Chamber Awards Luncheon.
• CORE Foundation (Community Organization for RPS Education) Community foundation organization supporting Rolla Public Schools through fundraising events, scholarships, and community engagement programs including Golf for Education and Maroon & Gray Soiree casino night, with direct donations supporting student needs and staff requests.
• R31 Citizens' Academy Public information program launched September 2025 providing community members a behind-the-scenes view of district operations through monthly sessions over 9 months, covering topics such as safety, finance, special services, and facility tours. First cohort capped at 30 participants.
• Trauma-Informed Schools (REACH) Program Trauma-Informed Schools Initiative (REACH) program providing trauma-informed support and instruction to students, operating in partnership with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Student Accident Insurance Optional student accident insurance program providing supplementary accident coverage for district students, available to families for an associated fee.
• Wellness Program District wellness program supporting student and staff health and well-being.

Quantifiable outcome

• Early childhood expansion from 162 to 350 children served with full-day programming
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Four Rivers Community HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 January 2025Joint partnership to house fully-equipped medical and dental clinic at new Early Childhood Center, providing comprehensive health services to approximately 1,200 unique patients annually. Represents collaborative community effort to improve student and family well-being through convenient on-site healthcare access.
• Columbia College-RollaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 January 2025Former property owner at 550 Blues Lake Parkway. Generously included equipment and furnishings in sale agreement to district for Early Childhood Center. Cooperative during transition process, receptive to district requests.
• Four Rivers Community HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 January 2025Partnership to provide comprehensive health and dental services at new Early Childhood Center for approximately 1,200 patients annually. Supports district's trauma-informed approach (REACH) and removes barriers to healthcare access for families.
• Rolla Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint Show-Me Scholars and Tech Masters program - rigorous high school curriculum encouraging students toward college, technical school, apprenticeship, military, or workforce. Joint effort with local business community providing incentives, scholarships, and recognition. Graduates honored at annual Chamber Awards Luncheon.
• Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState oversight agency. District participates in Trauma-Informed Schools Initiative (REACH program), operates under RSMo 171.031 school start date requirements, submits Annual Performance Report, receives state attendance-based funding, and implements DESE curriculum standards.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rockwood School District (Eureka, MO): Larger Missouri public K-12 district with comparable community foundation activities, bond-driven capital projects, and award-recognized teacher leadership pipelines.
• Cape Girardeau Public Schools: Mid-size Missouri public K-12 district with similar mix of elementary, middle, and high schools, special education/ECSE services, and state-funded operations under DESE.
• Columbia Public Schools: Mid-Missouri public K-12 district geographically closest analog; same DESE oversight, comparable Pre-K through 12 architecture including early childhood center, special education, and college-readiness programming.
• Jefferson City Public Schools: Missouri capital-city public K-12 district operating under the same state attendance funding and DESE standards; similar mix of elementary, middle, high, and technical/career programming.
• Springfield Public Schools (Missouri): Largest Missouri public K-12 district with similar attendance-based funding model, multi-school architecture (elementary/middle/high), CTE pathways, and community foundation fundraising. Operates under the same DESE oversight as Rolla.
• Parkway School District (Chesterfield, MO): St. Louis-area public K-12 district with similar multi-school structure, special education and gifted programming, and broad parent/communications platforms.
• St. Joseph School District: Missouri public K-12 district of comparable size with multi-school architecture, EC programming, special education services, and community foundation support; same attendance-based funding model.
• Fort Zumwalt School District (O'Fallon, MO): Large Missouri public K-12 district with robust early childhood expansion, multi-school architecture, attendance-based funding, and active community foundation fundraising paralleling Rolla's strategy.

Regional players

• School District of Washington (Missouri): Mid-Missouri public K-12 district operating under same DESE standards; comparable programming mix with active CTE/early childhood offerings but different student demographics.
• Waynesville R-VI School District: Adjacent Mid-Missouri public K-12 district near Fort Leonard Wood; competes for some Phelps County-area families and operates similar DESE-regulated programs. Geographic neighbor rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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