What Oregon School District does

Oregon School District is a public K-12 school district operating under Wisconsin state jurisdiction, headquartered at 123 E. Grove Street in Oregon, Wisconsin. It serves over 4,000 students from pre-K through grade 12 across seven schools: four elementary schools (Brooklyn, Forest Edge, Netherwood Knoll, and Prairie View), Rome Corners Intermediate School, Oregon Middle School, and Oregon High School, plus an Early Learning/4K program. The district's geographic footprint spans 81.1 square miles (56,384 acres) covering all or parts of 10 municipalities across 3 counties, located approximately ten miles south of Madison, Wisconsin. The district employs 755 staff members and operates with an annual operational budget of approximately $55 million, of which roughly 80% ($49 million) is allocated to staffing expenses. The district is governed by a seven-member elected Board of Education representing three geographic areas, with day-to-day operations managed by the superintendent (Dr. Shannon Anderson, effective July 1, 2026).

The district's product portfolio is its educational programming: comprehensive K-12 curriculum, early literacy, advanced learning, multilingual programs, special education, mental health and social-emotional learning, college and career readiness, and athletics (Panther Athletics in the Badger Conference). Supporting operational products include the School Nutrition Program, Campus Portal (student information system via Infinite Campus), Inside the OSD Podcast, Appreciation Station (staff recognition), Oregon Community Pool, and Summer Semester. Underlying technology consists of standard third-party educational platforms — Infinite Campus for student information, Google Workspace for Education, Discovery Education, Moodle, Xello, Renaissance (STAR testing), and Clever SSO — alongside a 1:1 Chromebook program. District-developed differentiators include the Readiness for Learning Framework (six focus areas), the Portrait of a Graduate framework (community-developed graduate attributes), and the Five Core Values.

Revenue mechanics are characteristic of Wisconsin public school districts: approximately 90% of the operational budget is determined by state revenue limits and equalization aid tied to per-pupil enrollment, supplemented by local property taxes and the November 2022 voter-approved recurring $11.4 million operational referendum. One-time federal ESSER funding of $3,855,354 supported pandemic-era expenses. Food service operates on a transaction-based self-sustaining model with publicly disclosed meal pricing (e.g., K-4 lunch $3.85, 9-12 lunch $4.25). Enrollment is conducted through centralized Infinite Campus registration, in-person appointments at the District Office, and Wisconsin's Open Enrollment program for nonresident students.

Name

Oregon School District

Legal name

Oregon School District

Website

https://www.oregonsd.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Oregon School District is a public K-12 school district in Oregon, Wisconsin, serving over 4,000 students across 7 schools (4 elementary, 1 intermediate, 1 middle, 1 high school) plus 4K programming, funded primarily by state aid and a voter-approved $11.4M recurring referendum.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE), Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Elementary education
• Secondary education
• Early childhood education
• School nutrition services

Headquarters

HQ city

Oregon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State Funding: Approximately 90% of the district's operational budget ($55M) is determined by the state of Wisconsin through revenue limits and state equalization aid based on student enrollment.
2. Operational Referendum: Recurring operational referendum approved in November 2022 for $11.4 million annually to fund competitive educator salaries, benefits, and maintain programs including mental health services.
3. Food Service Revenue: School nutrition program generates revenue through sales of meals to students and staff. National school meal programs are intended to be self-sustaining and do not receive taxpayer funding support.
4. Property Tax Revenue: District residents within boundaries pay property taxes to fund district operations, with amounts adjustable based on state funding returns and referendum decisions.
5. Federal ESSER Funding: One-time Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funding ($3,855,354 allocated) used for pandemic-related expenses including health & safety, technology, and temporary support positions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Oregon School District provides public K-12 educational services to over 4,000 students across 7 schools spanning Early Learning/4K through Grade 12, covering 81.1 square miles in 10 municipalities within 3 Wisconsin counties. Core instructional offerings are delivered through four elementary schools, one intermediate school, one middle school, and one high school, supplemented by School Nutrition, Panther Athletics, Summer Semester, the Community Pool, mental health and special education services, and supporting student/family tools including the Campus Portal.

Product overview

Oregon School District is a public K-12 school district serving over 4,000 students across 7 schools (4 elementary, 1 intermediate, 1 middle, and 1 high school) in Oregon, Wisconsin. The district operates a unified educational portfolio comprising: Early Learning/4K play-based programming, four elementary schools (Brooklyn, Forest Edge, Netherwood Knoll, Prairie View), Rome Corners Intermediate, Oregon Middle School, and Oregon High School. Supporting services include School Nutrition (breakfast/lunch programs), Campus Portal (student information system via Infinite Campus), Inside the OSD Podcast, Appreciation Station (staff recognition), Oregon Community Pool, Summer Semester, and Panther Athletics. The district's Readiness for Learning Framework guides educational priorities across six focus areas including mental health, nutrition, sleep, belonging, and collaborative teaching.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Oregon High School Grades 9-12 public high school located at 456 N Perry Pkwy, Oregon, WI 53575, serving district students with college and career readiness programming and Panther Athletics in the Badger Conference.
• Oregon Middle School Grades 7-8 public middle school serving district students.
• Rome Corners Intermediate School Intermediate public school serving district students.
• Brooklyn Elementary School Elementary public school serving students in the Brooklyn area of the district.
• Forest Edge Elementary School Elementary public school located in the City of Fitchburg serving district students.
• Netherwood Knoll Elementary School Elementary public school located in the Village of Oregon serving district students.
• Prairie View Elementary School Elementary public school located in the Village of Oregon serving district students.
• Early Learning/4K Program Play-based four-year-old kindergarten program for children who are age 4 on or before September 1, delivered through community-based centers as a one-year program.
• School Nutrition Program Provides healthy breakfast and lunch to K-12 students during the school year and summer programs, with a focus on local foods and balanced nutrition. Pricing: Breakfast $2.25 K-12 / $0.30 reduced / $3.05 adult; Lunch $3.85 K-4 / $4.05 5-8 / $4.25 9-12 / $0.40 reduced / $5.60 adult; Milk $0.55.
• Campus Portal Online student information system for parents and students to access grades, lunch accounts, registration, and district information, powered by Infinite Campus.
• Panther Athletics Athletic programs for Oregon High School students competing in the Badger Conference.
• Summer Semester Summer educational programming providing continued learning opportunities and academic support to district students.
• Oregon Community Pool Community aquatic facility operated by the district offering recreational swimming and programming to district residents and community members.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 4,000 students served across 7 schools
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Integration11 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• McPherson & Jacobson, LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNationally recognized executive search firm engaged to facilitate the superintendent search process. The firm led five phases of the search including community engagement with families, staff, students, and community members.
• Village of OregoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide a School Resource Officer (SRO) to serve district schools. The SRO agreement is reviewed and updated annually and includes three roles: Educator, Informal Counselor/Mentor, and Law Enforcement Officer.
• EdustaffminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party staffing service for hiring substitute teachers and educational assistants. The district hires substitutes through Edustaff for substitute teacher, substitute educational assistant, and special education substitute paraprofessional positions.
• Oregon Area Food PantryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity nonprofit organization. Dr. Shannon Anderson, incoming superintendent, serves on the board of directors.
• UW-MadisonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership. Dr. Shannon Anderson teaches classes at UW-Madison as part of her professional activities.
• Edgewood CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partnership. Dr. Shannon Anderson teaches classes at Edgewood College as part of her professional activities.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kettle Moraine School District: Waukesha County public K-12 district with comparable enrollment and a similar whole-child/innovative-programming brand. Operates under the same Wisconsin state-aid structure.
• Hamilton School District: Suburban Milwaukee-area public K-12 district. Comparable in size and 'destination district' reputation, operating under the same Wisconsin revenue-limit framework.
• Waunakee Community School District: High-performing Dane County public K-12 district of similar enrollment size. Comparable in scale, funding model, and 'destination district' positioning within the Madison metro.
• Sun Prairie Area School District: Growing Madison-metro public K-12 district. Comparable as a peer district in the same regional labor and enrollment market, operating under the same Wisconsin state-aid framework.
• Stoughton Area School District: Neighboring Dane County public K-12 district. Comparable in operating model, state funding mechanics, and overlapping open-enrollment competition with OSD.
• Muskego-Norway School District: Suburban Milwaukee-area public K-12 district of similar enrollment. Comparable in operating model, recurring-referendum reliance, and competitive teacher-retention dynamics.
• Verona Area School District: A similarly sized public K-12 district immediately adjacent to Madison. Highly comparable because both districts compete for Madison-area families, share similar demographic profiles, and operate under Wisconsin's revenue-limit funding model.
• Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District: Suburban Madison-area public K-12 district of comparable scale. Comparable as a fellow high-performing Dane County public district competing for the same open-enrollment and resident family pool.

Broad incumbents

• Madison Metropolitan School District: The much larger urban public district serving Madison itself. Comparable as the dominant regional K-12 system under the same Wisconsin funding model, but materially larger and more urban in profile.

Others

• McPherson & Jacobson, LLC: Nationally recognized executive-search firm OSD engaged for the superintendent search. Relevant as a strategic partner / supplier rather than a competitor, illustrating the type of specialized vendor OSD uses for leadership transitions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/OCAmedia
• Facebookfacebook.com/OregonSchools
• Instagraminstagram.com/oregonschools

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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