What Wallingford-swarthmore Sd does

Wallingford-Swarthmore School District (WSSD) is a public K-12 school district operating as a Pennsylvania government entity, serving approximately 3,800 students across five schools within a roughly seven-square-mile footprint in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The district comprises three elementary schools (Nether Providence Elementary, Swarthmore-Rutledge School, Wallingford Elementary School), one middle school (Strath Haven Middle School, grades 6-8), and one comprehensive high school (Strath Haven High School, grades 9-12). The current organizational form dates to a 1971 state-mandated merger of the Nether Providence and Swarthmore-Rutledge School Districts, building on roots that extend back to 1893 with the incorporation of the Borough of Swarthmore.

The district operates a conventional educational technology stack composed of commercial third-party platforms rather than proprietary systems: PowerSchool for student information and registration, Schoology for learning management, Navigate360 for visitor management, BusPatrol for transportation, PeachJar for digital flyers, MySchoolBucks and Nutrislice for food services, Arbiter Registration for athletics, Hudl for athletic streaming, Hometown Ticketing for event ticketing, and Finalsite with Weglot translation powering the public website. It does not operate an API, mobile application, or any disclosed AI/ML capability. Supporting operations include food services managed through a partnership with The Nutrition Group, athletics programs, special education and behavioral health services, and a Comprehensive Plan 2025-2028 strategic framework.

The business model is government-funded rather than commercial. Revenue is derived primarily from local property taxes (2026-2027 millage rates of 31.9076 for Nether Providence/Rose Valley and 32.1605 for Swarthmore/Rutledge, with a per capita tax of $15), supplemented by Pennsylvania state education funding, federal Title and special education grants, and modest food service receipts (elementary lunch $2.75, middle $2.85-$3.35, high $3.05-$3.55; free breakfast via the Governor's Free Breakfast Initiative). Customers are district-resident K-12 students and their families, served through direct enrollment tied to home address attendance zones, with online registration via PowerSchool and a kindergarten lottery for AM/PM session placement. The district is governed by an elected Board of School Directors and managed day-to-day by Superintendent Dr. Russell D. Johnston (appointed May 2025) and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Sharon Baddick (joined August 2024).

Name

Wallingford-swarthmore Sd

Legal name

Wallingford-Swarthmore School District

Website

https://wssd.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Wallingford-Swarthmore School District is a Pennsylvania public K-12 school district serving approximately 3,800 students across five schools in Delaware County through property tax, state, and federal funding. It delivers traditional public education supported by standard ed-tech platforms with no proprietary technology or AI capabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• School district services
• Special education programs
• Student nutrition services
• Athletics and extracurriculars

Headquarters

HQ city

Wallingford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Local property taxes constitute the primary revenue source. Millage rates for 2026-2027: 31.9076 for Nether Providence/Rose Valley and 32.1605 for Swarthmore/Rutledge. Tax periods: Discount July-Aug, Face Sept-Oct, Penalty Nov-Dec.
2. State and Federal Funding: State education funding and federal grants including Title programs, special education funding, and categorical aid.
3. Food Services Revenue: Student meal payments for breakfast and lunch. Free breakfast provided through Governor's Free Breakfast Initiative. Lunch prices: Elementary $2.75, Middle $2.85-$3.35, High $3.05-$3.55.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Wallingford-Swarthmore School District (WSSD) is a public K-12 school district operating five schools in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, serving approximately 3,800 students across the boroughs of Swarthmore, Rose Valley, and Rutledge and the township of Nether Providence. The district delivers comprehensive educational programming from kindergarten through 12th grade, along with supporting services such as special education, food services, athletics, transportation, and behavioral health support.

Product overview

Wallingford-Swarthmore School District (WSSD) is a public school district serving approximately 3,800 students across five schools in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The district operates as a unified educational platform consisting of three elementary schools (Nether Providence Elementary, Swarthmore-Rutledge School, Wallingford Elementary School), one middle school (Strath Haven Middle School), and one high school (Strath Haven High School). The district provides a comprehensive educational portfolio including core academic instruction, special education services, behavioral health support, athletics programs, food services through The Nutrition Group partnership, and technology-enhanced learning via PowerSchool and Schoology LMS. Supporting services include transportation, registration systems, communication platforms (PeachJar, SchoolMessenger), and digital tools for families and staff.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Strath Haven High School A comprehensive public high school serving grades 9-12 in Wallingford, PA. Recipient of Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Award in 1985 and 2002.
• Strath Haven Middle School A public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Wallingford, PA, operating on a team model with two teams per grade level including Math, English/Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, and Special Education teachers.
• Nether Providence Elementary School A public elementary school serving grades K-5 in Wallingford, PA, maintaining neighborhood school traditions.
• Swarthmore-Rutledge School A public elementary school serving grades K-5 in Swarthmore, PA, emphasizing developmental and academic growth with high parent involvement.
• Wallingford Elementary School A public elementary school serving grades K-5 in Wallingford, PA, known for award-winning instruction, strong extracurriculars, and community service commitment.
• Food Services Program Student meal services including breakfast and lunch programs, managed in partnership with The Nutrition Group. Free breakfast provided through the Governor's Free Breakfast Initiative.
• Athletics Program
• Transportation Services
• Special Education Services
• Behavioral Health Services
• Kindergarten Registration Online kindergarten registration system with half-day AM/PM sessions determined by lottery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Blue Ribbon School of Excellence recognition - June 1985 and June 2002
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration20 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Campus Services GroupcoreOthers · 1 January 2026Awarded custodial services contract for district facilities maintenance.
• DWD Mechanical ContractorcoreOthers · 1 January 2026Awarded HVAC repair services contract for district facilities. Includes retro commissioning reports for all five schools.
• The Nutrition GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood services partner providing student meals, breakfast, lunch, catering, and a la carte options. Operates kitchens at all five district schools with dedicated kitchen managers.
• PeachJarcoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital flyer distribution system that delivers community information directly to family email inboxes. Enables paperless school-to-home communication.
• My School BuckscoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline prepayment service for student meals allowing parents to pay via credit/debit card or electronic check with $3.50 convenience fee per transaction.
• TELUScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) provider offering confidential support and resources for work-life balance, health, family, and financial matters.
• TSA Consulting GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party administrator for 403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans. Provides technology platform for contribution management and transaction processing.
• Arbiter RegistrationcoreTechnology or IntegrationSecure online registration platform for athletic programs. Parents/guardians register student athletes, manage health information, and attach sports physicals.
• Navigate360coreTechnology or IntegrationVisitor management system for school safety and security providingCheck-in and identification verification for school visitors.
• BusPatrolcoreTechnology or IntegrationSchool bus safety technology for transportation services.
• PowerschoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system used for enrollment registration, parent portal, and student academic records management.
• SchoologycoreTechnology or IntegrationLearning management system (LMS) for students and teachers to access courses, assignments, and academic resources.
• Amergis Healthcare StaffingminorOthersStaffing services provider for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) interventions awarded vendor status.
• Brett DiNovi & Associates PAminorOthersStaffing services provider for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) interventions awarded vendor status.
• GHR EducationminorOthersEducation staffing services provider for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) interventions awarded vendor status.
• Kaleidoscope Family Solutions Aba, Inc.minorOthersABA therapy and intervention services provider awarded vendor status.
• Kelly Pediatric TherapyminorOthersPediatric therapy services provider awarded vendor status for ABA interventions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lower Merion School District: Adjacent suburban Philadelphia public K-12 district of comparable size and demographic profile. Directly comparable as a high-performing Montgomery County district operating multiple elementary, middle, and high schools with a similar property-tax-funded model and award-winning reputation.
• Great Valley School District: Chester County public K-12 district serving a similar suburban residential catchment. Comparable in scale, award profile, and reliance on local property tax revenue under Pennsylvania Act 1.
• Garnet Valley School District: Delaware County, PA public K-12 district serving a comparable suburban residential catchment. Operates under the same Pennsylvania school code, funding formulas, and Act 1 millage constraints as WSSD.
• Tredyffrin-Easttown School District: Chester County, PA public K-12 district of comparable suburban profile on Philadelphia's Main Line. Comparable in academic reputation, demographic profile, and property-tax-funded operating model.
• Radnor Township School District: Suburban Philadelphia Main Line public K-12 district serving a comparable residential tax base in Delaware County. Closely comparable in scale, governance structure, and award-winning academic profile — operates under the same Pennsylvania regulatory regime as WSSD.
• Rose Tree Media School District: Delaware County public K-12 district with similar enrollment scale and a comparable mix of school levels. Directly comparable in governance, funding model, and regulatory environment.
• Haverford Township School District: Neighboring Delaware County public K-12 district with similar enrollment scale and a comparable mix of neighborhood elementary, middle, and high schools. Directly comparable operating model and property-tax revenue base.
• Penn-Delco School District: Delaware County public K-12 district of similar size serving Aston and surrounding townships. Comparable in operational scope, technology adoption, and reliance on local property tax funding.
• Marple Newtown School District: Delaware County public K-12 district with comparable enrollment and similar three-tier elementary/middle/high school structure. Direct peer operating under identical state funding and tax policy regimes.
• Unionville-Chadds Ford School District: Chester and Delaware County public K-12 district with comparable enrollment and a high-performing academic profile. Operates under the same Pennsylvania school code, funding, and tax policy framework as WSSD.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/WSSchools
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@wallingford-swarthmorescho2163/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/WallingfordSwarthmoreSchoolDistrict
• Instagraminstagram.com/wsschools

Compliance8 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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