North Hopkins ISD

What North Hopkins ISD does

North Hopkins Independent School District (North Hopkins ISD) is a rural public school district serving 504 students in grades PreK-12 across two campuses in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The district operates North Hopkins Elementary (PreK-6th) and North Hopkins Secondary (7th-12th), both located at 1994 FM 71 West, employing approximately 95 faculty and staff across both campuses. It delivers standard K-12 public education supplemented by Career and Technical Education pathways (Animal Science, Plant Science, Ag Tech, Computer Science, Culinary Arts, Business Management, Marketing, STEM Programming, Exercise Science, Nursing Science, Graphic Design), Special Education and Dyslexia services, Gifted and Talented programs, athletics, FFA, National Beta Club, and dual credit articulation with Texas A&M University-Commerce. The district reports a 93.8% high school graduation rate.

The technology stack consists entirely of off-the-shelf educational platforms: AscenderTX for student information and Parent Portal access, ParentSquare for parent communications, Follett Destiny for library management, Google Classroom for learning management, Odysseyware for online coursework and credit recovery, IXL and Achieve 3000 for differentiated practice, Rosetta Stone for world language, Discovery Education and Britannica for digital curriculum, Quizlet and Kahoot for engagement, and ClassMarker for online assessments. E-Rate subsidized connectivity infrastructure supports broadband access. North Hopkins ISD is a political subdivision of the State of Texas operating under Texas Education Agency oversight; it is not a commercial entity and generates no revenue from product sales. Funding derives from state education appropriations, local property taxes, and federal grants including cumulative ESSER COVID-19 relief totaling approximately $1.43 million across CARES Act ESSER I ($96,154), CRRSA ESSER II ($411,312), and ARP Act ESSER III ($924,047).

The district's go-to-market is effectively geographic: enrollment is driven by attendance zone residency with optional open enrollment for out-of-district transfers, and family engagement is managed through ParentSquare, the Parent Portal, the PTO, and a Facebook community page. Specialized services are delivered through the Hopkins County Shared Service Arrangement (a multi-district cooperative for special education) and Region 8 Education Service Center partnerships. Customer segments are segmented by grade band (elementary vs. secondary), by special population (CTE students, students with dyslexia, students with disabilities), and by persona (families/parents), all served within a single rural catchment.

Name

North Hopkins ISD

Legal name

North Hopkins Independent School District

Website

https://northhopkins.net

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

North Hopkins Independent School District is a rural Texas public school district serving 504 students in grades PreK-12 across two campuses in Sulphur Springs, funded by state appropriations, local property taxes, and federal grants.

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 industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD), Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ), District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Primary secondary schooling
• Special education services
• Career technical education
• Extracurricular programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Sulphur Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: North Hopkins ISD operates as a traditional public school district funded primarily through state education funding (Texas Education Agency), local property taxes, and federal grants including ESSER funds (CARES Act ESSER I $96,154, CRRSA ESSER II $411,312, ARP Act ESSER III $924,047). Revenue is generated through tax levies and government appropriations rather than commercial revenue streams.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

North Hopkins ISD is a public K-12 school district operating two campuses (elementary PreK-6 and secondary 7-12) in Sulphur Springs, Texas, serving approximately 504 students with about 95 staff. The district delivers standard academic instruction, special education, career and technical education (CTE), athletics, and extracurricular programs funded through state aid, local property taxes, and federal grants.

Product overview

North Hopkins ISD operates as a rural Texas public school district providing comprehensive K-12 education through two campuses: North Hopkins Elementary (PreK-6th) and North Hopkins Secondary (7th-12th). The district offers a portfolio of educational programs including Career and Technical Education pathways (Animal Science, Computer Science, Culinary Arts, STEM Programming, Nursing Science, Graphic Design, and more), Special Education services (including Dyslexia intervention and Gifted & Talented programs), library services via Follett Destiny, and food services. Extra-curricular offerings include FFA, National Beta Club, athletics, and various academic programs. The district utilizes technology platforms including AscenderTX for student information management, ParentSquare for communications, and multiple educational platforms for instruction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Elementary Education (PreK-6) Core academic program for PreK-6 students delivered at the district's elementary campus, covering foundational literacy, math, science, and social studies.
• Secondary Education (7-12) Core academic program for grades 7-12 delivered at the district's secondary campus, including high school coursework that prepares students for graduation and post-secondary paths.
• Special Education Services Individualized Education Program (IEP)-driven services for students with disabilities, delivered in accordance with state and federal requirements.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Career and technical education pathways available to secondary students, providing workforce-readiness skills and career exploration opportunities.
• Athletic Programs School-sponsored athletic teams and competitions for students, including UIL-aligned sports.
• Student Nutrition / Food Service Daily school meal service for students, including free and reduced-price meal programs administered per federal guidelines.
• Transportation Services School bus transportation for students residing within the district's attendance area.
• Extracurricular Clubs and Organizations School-sponsored clubs, student organizations, and extracurricular activities for student enrichment beyond academics.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93.8% graduation rate
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Hopkins County Shared Service Arrangement (SSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorth Hopkins ISD participates in the Hopkins County Shared Service Arrangement for special education services. The SSA is hosted by Saltillo ISD as fiscal agent and also serves Sulphur Bluff ISD and Miller Grove ISD. Provides Child Find services, supplemental special education services, dyslexia resources, and special education evaluation/ARD support.
• Region 8 ESC (Education Service Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegion 8 Service Center provides regional support services including dyslexia resources and professional development for North Hopkins ISD educators.
• Texas A&M University-Commerce (Dual Credit Partner)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorth Hopkins ISD has a Dual Credit Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Texas A&M University-Commerce enabling high school students to earn college credit through dual enrollment courses.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cumby ISD: Tiny rural K-12 public school district in Hopkins County, Texas. Direct peer of comparable size and demographic profile, sharing regional oversight and funding dynamics with North Hopkins ISD.
• Winnsboro ISD: Neighboring small-town East Texas K-12 public school district in Wood and Franklin counties. Comparable rural profile, similar student population size, and overlapping feeder patterns with North Hopkins ISD.
• Miller Grove ISD: Very small rural K-12 district in Hopkins County participating in the Hopkins County SSA with North Hopkins ISD. Closely comparable in scale and rural operating profile.
• Saltillo ISD: Small rural Hopkins County K-12 district that serves as fiscal agent for the Hopkins County Shared Service Arrangement alongside North Hopkins ISD. Closely operationally linked and structurally similar.
• Yantis ISD: Small rural K-12 district in Wood County, East Texas. Comparable in scale, rural character, and Texas funding dynamics to North Hopkins ISD.
• Como-Pickton CISD: Small rural K-12 public school district in Hopkins County, Texas. Comparable in scale and rural Texas profile to North Hopkins ISD and a natural competitor for families in the surrounding area.
• Sulphur Bluff ISD: Small rural K-12 public school district in Hopkins County participating in the same SSA consortium as North Hopkins ISD. Direct peer in scale, geography, and shared-service structure.
• Sulphur Springs ISD: Adjacent public school district serving the larger Sulphur Springs community in Hopkins County, Texas. Directly comparable as a fellow Hopkins County K-12 district competing for the same local student population and tax base.

Broad incumbents

• Texas Education Agency: State-level agency that funds, oversees, and regulates all Texas public school districts including North Hopkins ISD. Not a peer in operational terms, but the dominant institutional counterparty shaping the district's funding and policy environment.

Others

• Region 8 Education Service Center: Regional Education Service Center providing shared support services (professional development, dyslexia resources, Title III) to North Hopkins ISD and other small East Texas districts. An enabling/ecosystem partner rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NorthHopkinsPTO

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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