What Stow-munroe Falls City School District does

Stow-Munroe Falls City School District is a public K-12 school district serving nearly 5,000 students across the cities of Stow and Munroe Falls in Summit County, Ohio. Instruction is delivered through eleven school buildings—six elementary schools (Echo Hills, Fishcreek, Highland, Indian Trail, Riverview, Woodland), Lakeview Intermediate School, Kimpton Middle School, and Stow-Munroe Falls High School—supplemented by the Lil' Bulldogs Preschool program for ages 3-5. The district is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education under Ohio state education law, with Dr. Felisha Gould serving as Superintendent and an interim Treasurer currently managing fiscal operations.

The district operates its core educational, operational, and administrative functions through a layered stack of specialized departments. Curriculum spans K-6 programs using Investigations K-2, Bridges 3-5, CPM 6 mathematics, HMH Into Reading, Fundations K-2, and Open Court 3-4 reading, alongside 7-12 programs aligned to Ohio's Learning Standards with MAP testing for progress monitoring. Special Services administers IEPs, Section 504 accommodations, gifted education, and English Learner supports to 623 identified students (8.8% of enrollment). Operational services include Child Nutrition (approximately 2,000 meals/day via USDA programs), Transportation (50+ buses, 100+ routes, 2,400 daily riders, ~2,857 miles/day), Facility Services (13 facilities, 640,000+ sq ft, 260+ acres), Technology (district wireless network with Chromebooks 1:1), and Public Relations. Communication runs through ParentSquare (email/text/app), the website on Finalsite, ProgressBook for grades, PaySchools Central for fees, MyRide K-12 for bus tracking, and Brightly Event Manager for facility reservations.

Revenue flows from local property taxes, Ohio state foundation funding, and federal grants, including approximately $1,074,770 in IDEA-B special education funds for 2019-2020 and ongoing federal USDA child nutrition program participation. Ancillary fee-based services include meal pricing ($2 breakfast, $3-$3.50 lunch by grade) and multi-tier facility rentals for outside organizations. Strategic positions include a master planning project initiated January 2020 to address aging facilities, a pending FMX platform migration scheduled for June 2026, and partnership ties via the Six District Educational Compact, YMCA for before/after care, Stow Schools Foundation (501(c)(3) since 1985), SMF NICE, Bulldog Bags, and Holy Family Parochial School. The district is regulated under FERPA, COPPA, Title IX, ADA, Section 504, and AHERA, and is restricted to serving students residing within its geographic boundaries.

Name

Stow-munroe Falls City School District

Legal name

Stow-Munroe Falls City School District

Website

https://smfschools.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Stow-Munroe Falls City School District is a public K-12 school district serving nearly 5,000 students across eleven school buildings in Stow and Munroe Falls, Ohio, delivering curriculum, special education, transportation, child nutrition, and facility services funded primarily by local property taxes and state aid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Special education services
• Student transportation
• Child nutrition programs
• Preschool programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Stow

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 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: District operates as a public school district funded primarily through local property taxes, Ohio state education funding, and federal grants. Revenue supports educational programs, operations, and facilities.
2. Federal IDEA-B Grants: Federal special education funding allocated for students with disabilities ages 3-21. Approximately $1,074,770.05 allocated for 2019-2020 school year.
3. School Meal Program: Child nutrition services providing breakfast and lunch to students. Meal prices vary by grade level. Families can pay through PaySchools Central.
4. Facility Rental: Community use of school facilities through reservation system with fee categories for outside organizations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Stow-Munroe Falls City School District operates K-12 public education across 10 school buildings in Stow and Munroe Falls, Ohio, serving nearly 5,000 students with academic curriculum (K-6 and 7-12 programs), special education and gifted services, preschool, school transportation, child nutrition, facilities, and public communications. The district is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education and funded through local property taxes, Ohio state education funding, and federal grants.

Product overview

Stow-Munroe Falls City School District operates as a K-12 public school district serving nearly 5,000 students across 10 schools in Stow and Munroe Falls, Ohio. The district offers educational programs through its core Technology Department services, comprehensive K-12 curriculum programs (including CPM Mathematics, HMH Into Reading, Fundations, and Bridges in Mathematics), and Special Services including IEPs, 504 accommodations, and gifted education. Supporting operations include Child Nutrition Services, Transportation (50+ buses, 100+ routes), Facility Services (13 facilities, 260+ acres), and Public Relations communications via ParentSquare. The district also operates Lil' Bulldogs Preschool for children ages 3-5. The district uses Finalsite for its website platform, PaySchools Central for payments, and MyRide K-12 for transportation tracking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lil' Bulldogs Preschool: Preschool program at Indian Trail Elementary serving children ages 3-5, including those with and without disabilities

Products and services

• K-6 Curriculum Programs Elementary curriculum covering Mathematics (Investigations K-2, Bridges 3-5, CPM 6), Reading/Writing (HMH Into Reading, Fundations K-2, Open Court 3-4), Science (Scholastic Spin K-3, Interactive Science 4-6), and Social Studies (Gallopade, Scholastic News) for students in six elementary buildings.
• 7-12 Academic Programs Secondary curriculum aligned to Ohio's Learning Standards with student-centered instruction at Kimpton Middle School, Lakeview Intermediate School, and Stow-Munroe Falls High School. Includes MAP testing for progress monitoring in math, science, and reading.
• Special Services Provides individualized educational plans (IEPs), Section 504 accommodations, gifted education services, intervention programs, and specialized support for students with diverse abilities including 623 students ages 3-22 receiving special education services.
• Child Nutrition Services Prepares and serves nearly 2,000 daily breakfast and lunch options meeting USDA standards for students. Manages meal accounts through PaySchools Central and provides free/reduced-price meal benefits.
• Transportation Services Provides bus transportation for 2,400 students daily across 100+ routes covering over 2,857 miles, including transportation to non-public schools such as Holy Family Parochial School. Operates a fleet of 50+ district-owned buses maintained by district mechanics.
• Facility Services Maintains 13 facilities across 640,000+ square feet on 260+ acres through approximately 51 maintenance and custodial staff, supporting safe, secure, and inviting learning environments. Also handles community facility rentals.
• Public Relations and Communications Manages district branding, communications, and promotional efforts across all schools including ParentSquare communications, district website, social media, weekly newsletters, and mass messaging systems.
• Lil' Bulldogs Preschool Developmental preschool program at Indian Trail Elementary serving preschoolers with disabilities ages 3-5, including speech and language therapy, with peer role models included in classrooms.
• Technology Department Services Provides safe and secure network infrastructure, functional technology tools, and technology integration support for classroom instruction and assessment, including district wireless network (SSID: ST-Login), Chromebooks, Google Workspace, and self-service account portal.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8.8% of students identified as students with disabilities receiving free appropriate public education
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stow Schools FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished in 1985 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Supports educational goals of Stow-Munroe Falls schools that extend beyond standard curriculum. Financially supports programs through grants and scholarships not funded by public monies.
• Six District Educational CompactcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege Tech Prep and Career Programs partnership with five other districts. Provides vocational education and career pathway opportunities for students.
• YMCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides before and after school child care at all six elementary buildings.
• Holy Family Parochial SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-public school located within district boundaries. Eligible to receive IDEA-B funds for special education services through the district.
• SMF NICEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal nonprofit co-founded by board member Kari Suhadolnik. Directly assists Stow-Munroe Falls residents in need with food, supplies, and temporary assistance.
• Bulldog BagsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization providing food to SMF students to reduce hunger on weekends.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Stow-Munroe Falls Community Foundation: Local community foundation — adjacent to but not directly comparable to the school district. Listed as an ecosystem partner given the Foundation's role in supplementing district programming.
• Six District Educational Compact: Inter-district partnership consortium for College Tech Prep and career programming. Direct ecosystem partner — not a peer, but a co-operative whose membership defines the district's career pathway offerings.

Direct peers

• Tallmadge City Schools: Nearby Summit County K-12 public district sharing the same Ohio governance and funding framework. Comparable size and infrastructure footprint.
• Kent City School District: Adjacent Portage County K-12 district. Shares the Six District Educational Compact partnership referenced by Stow-Munroe Falls, indicating direct programmatic co-operation.
• Akron Public Schools: Public K-12 district serving Akron, Ohio — neighboring Stow-Munroe Falls. Comparable urban-fringe K-12 public school district with similar state foundation funding structure and Ohio operating regulations.
• Nordonia Hills City School District: Summit County K-12 public district of similar suburban scale. Directly comparable by Ohio operating regulations, funding structure, and demographic profile.
• Woodridge Local Schools: Nearby Summit County K-12 district. Comparable suburban public school size and governance; similar reliance on Ohio state foundation and local property tax.
• Hudson City School District: Northeast Ohio suburban K-12 district of similar size and demographics. Comparable property-tax-funded public school model with strong community engagement focus.
• Twinsburg City School District: Northeast Ohio suburban K-12 district of comparable scale and property-tax base. Similar 1:1 technology adoption and special education programming.
• Cuyahoga Falls City School District: Adjacent Summit County, Ohio K-12 district of comparable suburban scale. Same state funding model, similar demographic profile, and overlapping Six District Compact-style regional partnerships.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/smfschools
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCnr5FkskZksVjfPF-ALRPAQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/smfschools
• Instagraminstagram.com/smfschools

Compliance7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

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