Nevada Community Schools

What Nevada Community Schools does

Nevada Community School District (Nevada CSD) is a public K-12 school district headquartered in Nevada, Iowa, operating three schools — Central Elementary (K-5), Nevada Middle School (6-8), and Nevada High School (9-12) — plus the Nevada Community Resource Center and a transportation bus barn. Founded in 1880, the district is a political subdivision of the State of Iowa governed by an elected school board, with leadership including Superintendent Dr. Steve Gray, Associate Superintendent Kody Asmus, and Assistant Superintendent Justin Gross. The district serves resident K-12 students from Nevada, Iowa and surrounding communities, and participates in Iowa's open enrollment program to admit non-resident students.

The district's core technology stack consists of commercially licensed edtech rather than proprietary platforms: PowerSchool for student information, Canvas for learning management, RevTrak for online payments, Titan K12 for meal accounts, AccessIt for library management, and the CubHub SMS notification system for parent communications. A district-wide 1:1 device program issues learning devices to all K-12 students, and grades 1-8 have access to a self-paced digital math program. Central Elementary has held the Capturing Kids Hearts' Showcase School designation annually since 2017, and the district holds an A rating from Niche.com with placement in the top 25 Iowa districts.

Revenue is derived from local property taxes, Iowa state education funding formulas, and federal education grants, supplemented by fees for meals, athletics, and activities. The district operates several non-instructional community programs including Cubbie's Cupboard food pantry (with Food Bank of Iowa and Cornerstone Church), YSS School-Based Mentoring (funded by United Way), and Registered Apprenticeship tracks in Welding and Meat Cutting developed in partnership with DMACC, the U.S. Department of Labor, ALMACO, PMI, and Boone School District. Nevada High School is one of only 13 Iowa schools offering Registered Apprenticeships, allowing students to graduate with industry-recognized credentials including the National Career Readiness Certification and potentially American Welding Society Certification.

Name

Nevada Community Schools

Legal name

Nevada Community School District

Website

https://nevadacubs.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1880

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Nevada Community School District is a public K-12 district in Nevada, Iowa, serving resident and open-enrollment students through Central Elementary, Middle School, High School, and community programs, funded by property taxes, state aid, and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Career technical education
• Registered apprenticeship programs
• Special education services
• School nutrition services

Headquarters

HQ city

Nevada

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: As a public school district, Nevada CSD is primarily funded through local property taxes, state education funding formulas, and federal education grants. Revenue supports general operations, instruction, and district services.
2. Student Activity and Nutrition Fees: Fees collected from families for activities, athletics, lunch programs, and various school services. The district uses RevTrak for online payments and Titan K12 for lunch account management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Nevada Community Schools is a public K-12 school district that provides individualized, college- and career-preparatory education to students in Nevada, Iowa and surrounding communities. It operates Central Elementary (K-5 with preschool), Nevada Middle School (6-8), Nevada High School (9-12), and the Nevada Community Resource Center, delivering core academics, career and technical education, registered apprenticeships (welding, meat cutting), special education, athletics, fine arts, and community support programs including Cubbie's Cupboard food pantry and YSS School-Based Mentoring.

Product overview

Nevada Community Schools is a public school district providing K-12 education services through multiple schools and community programs. The district operates Central Elementary, Nevada Middle School, Nevada High School, and the Nevada Community Resource Center. Key facilities include Gates Memorial Hall and the Josephine Tope Community Auditorium. The district offers community support programs including Cubbie's Cupboard food pantry, YSS School-Based Mentoring Program, and Registered Apprenticeship programs in welding and meat cutting. Educational technology tools used include PowerSchool for student information, Canvas for learning management, Titan K12 for meal systems, RevTrak for online payments, and AccessIt for library management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Central Elementary School (K-5 with preschool) Public elementary education program serving kindergarten through grade 5 in Nevada, Iowa, with preschool offerings, the district's 1:1 device program, and individualized learning frameworks. Central Elementary has held the Capturing Kids Hearts' Showcase School designation annually since 2017.
• Nevada Middle School (Grades 6-8) Public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Nevada, Iowa, offering core academics, self-paced math in grades 1-8, and individualized learning support.
• Nevada High School (Grades 9-12) Public high school serving grades 9-12 in Nevada, Iowa, providing college preparatory coursework, career and technical education, fine and performing arts, athletics, and Registered Apprenticeship pathways in welding and meat cutting—available in only 13 of Iowa's schools.
• Registered Apprenticeship Programs (Welding & Meat Cutting) Workforce development apprenticeships starting with Welding (in collaboration with DMACC, ALMACO, PMI, and the Department of Labor) and Meat Cutting (in collaboration with Boone School District), enabling students to earn National Career Readiness Certification and potential American Welding Society credentials while completing high school.
• Nevada Community Resource Center (NCRC) Community resource facility operated by the district to support students and families in the Nevada, Iowa community with additional district services and programming.
• Cubbie's Cupboard Food Pantry Food pantry program serving Nevada CSD students and families facing food insecurity, operated in partnership with the Food Bank of Iowa and Cornerstone Church.
• YSS School-Based Mentoring Program School-based mentoring program partnering with Youth Shelters and Services (YSS), United Way-funded, providing volunteer adult role models for K-8 students referred by teachers, counselors, or family members for weekly mentoring sessions during the school year.
• 1:1 Device Program District program providing all K-12 students with an individual learning device to support classroom instruction, blended learning, and digital curriculum access across Central Elementary, Nevada Middle School, and Nevada High School.
• Self-Paced Math Program Digital self-paced mathematics learning tool for grades 1-8 that allows students to work through math concepts at their own pace.
• School Nutrition / Lunch Program District nutrition program providing school meals, summer feeding, and lunch account management through Titan K12, with online payment collection through RevTrak. The Summer Feeding Program received the USDA Silver Award in 2019.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 25 school district in Iowa based on comprehensive data analysis
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DMACC (Des Moines Area Community College)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 September 2019Collaborative partnership for the welding apprenticeship program. Students who pursue becoming a welding apprentice will graduate high school, receive job-embedded learning experiences, and earn credits towards an Associates of Applied Sciences through DMACC.
• Department of LaborcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 September 2019Federal partner for Registered Apprenticeship programs. Upon completion, apprentices receive an industry credential issued by the Department of Labor and a national career readiness certification.
• ALMACOminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 September 2019Industry partner in the welding apprenticeship program, providing on-the-job learning opportunities and employer-driven training components.
• PMIminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 September 2019Industry partner in the welding apprenticeship program, contributing to the employer-driven apprenticeship model combining on-the-job learning with classroom instruction.
• Boone School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 September 2019Partner district for the Meat Cutting apprenticeship program. Nevada participates in a collaborative apprenticeship with Boone to expand program offerings.
• Premier Athlete TrainingminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 November 2018Athletic training partner providing strength and weight training programs for Nevada High School student-athletes. Operates out of Ames and is owned by former ISU athletes Ben Durbin and Ernst Brun.
• YSS (Youth Shelters and Services)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYSS School-Based Mentoring Program provides caring, positive adult role models for students in grades K-8. The program is United Way-funded and connects students referred by teachers, counselors, or family members with volunteer mentors for weekly sessions during the school year.
• Food Bank of IowacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Cubbie's Cupboard food pantry, which serves students and families of Nevada Community Schools. The food pantry provides food assistance to address food insecurity among students.
• Cornerstone ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner in the Cubbie's Cupboard food pantry initiative, supporting the district's efforts to address student and family food needs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Des Moines Public Schools: Largest public school district in Iowa, serving urban Des Moines. Comparable as an Iowa public K-12 system but materially larger and more urban; provides scale reference point for district-level operating models in the same state.
• Cedar Rapids Community School District: Large Iowa public K-12 district. Comparable in operating model (public, elected board, state funding) but materially larger; useful as a benchmark for Iowa public K-12 administration at scale.

Regional players

• Waukee Community School District: Iowa public K-12 district serving the western Des Moines suburbs. Comparable in being a high-performing Iowa public district with strong community engagement, though considerably larger and faster-growing than Nevada CSD.
• Iowa City Community School District: Iowa public K-12 district anchored by a university community. Comparable governance and funding structure; useful benchmark for academic performance and community partnership models in Iowa public K-12.
• Ankeny Community School District: Iowa public K-12 district in the Des Moines metro area. Comparable as an Iowa public school district with similar funding mechanisms, though larger and more suburban; useful as a regional benchmark for Iowa K-12 performance.

Direct peers

• Marshalltown Community School District: Iowa public K-12 district of comparable scale and rural/small-city profile. Comparable as a mid-sized Iowa public school district with similar funding mix and demographic pressures.
• Carroll Community School District: Small Iowa public K-12 district in west-central Iowa with similar rural scale and CTE-oriented programming. Comparable as a peer small-district benchmark for enrollment, funding, and program design in Iowa.
• Boone Community School District: Neighboring Iowa public K-12 district in Boone County that is an explicit collaborative partner on Nevada's Meat Cutting Registered Apprenticeship. Highly comparable in scale, governance structure (elected school board, public funding), and rural Iowa operating context.
• Fort Dodge Community School District: Mid-sized Iowa public K-12 district serving a north-central Iowa community. Comparable in scale and rural Iowa profile, with similar CTE and workforce-development responsibilities.
• Ames Community School District: Larger Iowa public K-12 district headquartered in Ames, also within Story County. Comparable as a public K-12 district serving central Iowa, with similar governance and funding model, and operating in close geographic proximity to Nevada CSD.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/nevadacsd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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