What St. Mary Parish School Board does

St. Mary Parish School Board is a public K-12 school district headquartered in Centerville, Louisiana, serving approximately 7,000 students across 21 school sites plus an alternative education program within St. Mary Parish. Established in 1811, it is a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana operating as a public education provider with legally defined geographic enrollment boundaries. The district's catchment covers a parish of roughly 47,789 residents (2022 Census) and is governed by an elected school board with administrative leadership responsible for instructional and operational delivery.

The district operates a standard K-12 educational portfolio spanning elementary, middle, and high school instruction, augmented by supplemental programs including Career and Technical Education (CTE / Jump Start pathways), Adult Education, Special Education services, and Pre-K early childhood offerings. Its technology stack relies on mainstream commercial educational platforms—JCampus for student information management, Clever for single sign-on, Edgenuity for online coursework, Rosetta Stone for language learning, Microsoft 365 for productivity, and Blackboard for virtual instruction. No proprietary technology development or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed.

As a government entity, St. Mary Parish School Board does not generate commercial revenue. It is funded through a combination of local ad valorem property taxes, Louisiana Minimum Foundation Program (MFP) state aid, and federal grants. There are no tuition charges and no commercial customer base; funding flows through governmental appropriations rather than market transactions. The operating budget is not publicly disclosed but is implicitly sized to district enrollment and state per-pupil benchmarks.

Name

St. Mary Parish School Board

Legal name

St. Mary Parish School Board

Website

https://stmaryk12.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1811

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Public K-12 school district in south-central Louisiana serving approximately 7,000 students across 21 schools, with CTE, Pre-K, special education, and adult education programs, funded by local property taxes and state aid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Public school district
• Career technical education
• Special education services
• Early childhood programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Franklin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Public school district funded primarily through local property taxes, state education funding from Louisiana Department of Education, and federal grants including Title I, IDEA, and other federal programs
2. Student Meal Programs: National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs providing meals to students; some schools participate in Community Eligibility Provision for free meals to all students
3. Athletic Programs: Interscholastic athletics, with optional student accident/athletic insurance through Bollinger Schools

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St. Mary Parish School Board operates a public K-12 education district comprising 21 school sites plus one alternative program site, serving approximately 7,000 students from pre-kindergarten through grade 12 across south-central Louisiana. The district provides standard academic instruction, Career & Technical Education programs aligned with Louisiana Jump Start pathways, special education services, an Early Childhood Network Pre-K program, Adult Education through South Louisiana Community College, free meals under Community Eligibility Provision, and interscholastic athletics.

Product overview

St. Mary Parish Public Schools is a rural public school district in south-central Louisiana comprising 21 school sites, one alternative program, and three administrative complexes (Central Office Complex, Office of Special Services, Materiel & Operations Center). The district serves approximately 7,000 students from pre-K through grade 12. The district's digital infrastructure includes a Finalsite-powered website serving as the central portal, JCampus for student information management, Clever for single sign-on to learning platforms, Edgenuity for online coursework, SchoolCash for payments, and My School Bucks for meal payments. Educational programs include Career & Technical Education through Jump Start pathways, Early Childhood Network (Pre-K), Adult Education partnerships with South Louisiana Community College, and the SMP Alternative Program for at-risk students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 21 Public Schools (K-12) District-operated K-12 public schools serving pre-kindergarten through grade 12, including elementary (K-5), middle/junior high (6-8), high schools (9-12), and one K-12 school (Centerville) across south-central Louisiana.
• SMP Alternative Program (SMPAP) Alternative education program for at-risk students not succeeding in traditional school settings, providing behavioral support and academic instruction to prevent dropouts and enable transition back to regular schools.
• Adult Education Programs Adult education services in partnership with South Louisiana Community College, offering GED preparation, adult basic education, and credit recovery at Young Memorial Campus in Morgan City and Franklin Adult Education sites.
• Early Childhood Network (Pre-K) Pre-kindergarten early childhood education program serving eligible children at district elementary schools and through community partner sites, providing high-quality early learning aligned with Louisiana's early childhood standards.
• Career & Technical Education / Jump Start Pathways Career and Technical Education programs aligned with Louisiana Jump Start 2.0 pathways, providing secondary students with industry-based credentials and work-based learning opportunities in healthcare, construction, technology, business, and skilled trades.
• Child Nutrition / School Meal Programs National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs operated under USDA Child Nutrition guidelines with Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), providing no-cost breakfast and lunch to all students at participating district schools.
• Learning Portals (Clever / Edgenuity / Rosetta Stone) Digital learning portal hub for students and staff, providing Clever single sign-on access to Edgenuity online coursework and credit recovery, Rosetta Stone language learning, and Microsoft 365 productivity and email.
• Student Progress Center (JCampus) Parent and student portal powered by JCampus Student Information System for monitoring student grades, attendance, and academic progress in real time.

Quantifiable outcome

• Maintained B letter grade with District Performance Score of 80.8 (2023), exceeding state score of 78.5
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• South Louisiana Community College (SoLACC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdult Education in St. Mary Parish is managed by South Louisiana Community College. SoLACC provides adult education sites at Young Memorial Campus in Morgan City and Franklin Adult Education location. Partnership enables GED preparation and adult basic education programs for parish residents.
• Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE)coreOthersDistrict operates under LDOE regulations and utilizes state-approved curriculum frameworks, assessment systems (LEAP 2025), and accountability measures. Access to LDOE resources including instructional materials reviews, family support resources, and career pathway alignments.
• USDA Food and Nutrition ServicecoreOthersParticipates in National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs providing free and reduced-price meals to students. Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) allows all students at participating schools to receive free meals.
• Early Childhood Network Program PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPre-K programs delivered through partnerships with daycare centers and learning facilities including A Child's Place Daycare, Barney and Baby Bop, Chitimacha Tribal School, Glencoe Charter School, St. Mary CAA Head Start, and others to expand early childhood education access.
• Local Industries and BusinessescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWork-based learning partnerships with local businesses providing internship opportunities for students. Industry partners support CTE programs aligned with workforce needs in healthcare, construction, technology, and skilled trades.
• Bollinger SchoolsminorOthersProvides optional K-12 Voluntary Student Accident/Athletic Insurance program for students participating in athletics, band, cheerleading, JROTC, and dance team.
• Ochsner St. MaryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare industry partnership hosting annual 'Breakfast with the Doctors' event for high school students interested in medical careers. Provides career exploration opportunities and mentorship.
• Louisiana Workforce CommissioncoreOthersIndustry-Based Credentials (IBCs) supported by Louisiana Workforce Commission. Alignment with state workforce development priorities and career pathway documentation.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Ascension Parish School Board: Louisiana public K-12 district operating under identical state regulations and accountability, with similar CTE/Jump Start integration and comparable enrollment scale, but in a faster-growing suburban parish.
• Vermilion Parish School Board: Neighbering rural south-central Louisiana public K-12 district with comparable enrollment size, similar Gulf-coast economic base, and the same Louisiana accountability and CTE framework.
• Livingston Parish Public Schools: Louisiana public K-12 district under the same LDOE accountability system, similar Pre-K through 12 grade structure, and comparable CTE pathway offerings; differs in faster demographic growth.
• Iberia Parish School System: Adjacent south-central Louisiana public school district serving a similar parish population with the same state accountability, federal Title funding model, and CTE/Jump Start pathways — directly comparable in scale and demographic profile.
• Lafayette Parish School System: Neighboring Louisiana public K-12 school district of comparable scale operating under the same Louisiana Department of Education accountability framework, with overlapping CTE/Jump Start pathway offerings and rural-suburban mix.
• Calcasieu Parish School Board: Louisiana public K-12 district operating under identical state funding formulas and accountability measures, with comparable rural-community demographics and CTE pathway emphasis via Jump Start 2.0.
• Terrebonne Parish School District: Neighboring south-central Louisiana coastal public school district operating under the same LDOE regulations, similar Gulf-region economic base, and matching grade-level structure from Pre-K through 12.

Others

• South Louisiana Community College: Strategic adult-education partner that now operates the district's adult education programs; not a direct competitor but an institutional peer within the same Louisiana public-education ecosystem that delivers postsecondary and adult basic education.
• Louisiana Department of Education: State regulatory and funding authority governing all Louisiana public school districts, including St. Mary Parish; sets the accountability framework, allocates MFP and federal pass-through funding, and issues District Performance Scores cited throughout the company record.

Broad incumbents

• East Baton Rouge Parish School System: Largest public K-12 district in Louisiana, operating under the same LDOE accountability framework but at materially larger scale; useful benchmark for the upper bound of Louisiana public district operations and funding scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@smpsb_meetings
• Facebookfacebook.com/stmaryparishschools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-mary-parish-school-board

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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