Palacios Independent School District

Name

Palacios Independent School District

Legal name

Palacios Independent School District

Website

https://www.palaciosisd.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

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 School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Palacios

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State Education Funding: Texas Education Agency provides per-pupil funding based on average daily attendance and weighted enrollment formulas for special programs
2. Federal Title Programs: Title I, Part A (all campuses), Title I Part D (juvenile justice), Title II Part A (professional development), Title III Part A (English language learners), Title IV Part A (well-rounded education and technology)
3. Local Property Taxes: District receives local maintenance and operations tax revenue from property owners in the 718 square-mile service area
4. Grant Funding: ESSA, IDEA-B, IDEA-Preschool, Perkins, CTE Summer Grant, Safety & Security Grant, Technology Lending Grant, ESSER/CARES Act, Corona Relief Fund, FEMA programs
5. Food Services Revenue: USDA School Breakfast and National School Lunch Program funding through Community Eligibility Program for 2026-2027 school year

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Palacios Independent School District operates two TEA-accredited public schools—Palacios Elementary School (PK-5) and Palacios Junior Senior High School (6-12)—delivering free K-12 academic instruction, special education, career and technical education, dual-credit college courses, UIL athletics, fine arts, student transportation, and free meals under the Community Eligibility Program to students residing within its 718 square-mile service area in southwest Matagorda and southeast Jackson Counties, Texas.

Product overview

Palacios Independent School District operates two schools (Palacios Elementary School PK-5 and Palacios Junior Senior High School 6-12) with a centralized website platform powered by Finalsite. The district provides a suite of digital products including Aeries for student information management, ClassLink for single sign-on access, ParentSquare for family communication, Follett Destiny for library services, and various operational tools including RankOne for athletics, EZ A2B for transportation tracking, PaySchools Central for meal payments, and Hometown Ticketing for athletic events. The district's technology ecosystem integrates multiple third-party platforms to support instruction, administration, communication, and student services across both campuses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Palacios Elementary School (PK-5) Public elementary education program serving prekindergarten through 5th grade students at the 2949 SH 35 Business W campus in Palacios, with school hours 7:40am-3:55pm and includes a 4-year-old pre-K program.

Quantifiable outcome

• All students receive free meals through Community Eligibility Program
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Communities in SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunities in Schools works directly in schools to build relationships that empower students to stay in school and succeed in life. Partnership provides additional student support services and resources.
• Region 3 ESCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation Service Center providing professional development, technical assistance, and resources to support district operations and instructional programs.
• SPEDTex (Special Education Information Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide resource center providing resources and interactive features for increasing family awareness of disabilities and special education processes.
• Victoria Regional Juvenile Justice CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTitle I Part D funds supplement educational programs for students residing at the Victoria Regional Juvenile Justice Center, with a transition mentor facilitating successful re-entry to support education or employment.
• 1GPA, Buy Board, Choice Partners, DIR, Goodbuy/Region 2, OMNIA Partners, PACE/Region 20, Region III, Sourcewell, Texas Smart Buy, TIPSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved purchasing cooperatives providing access to competitively procured goods and services for district operations, maintenance, technology, and instructional materials.
• University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual credit agreement allowing students to earn college credit while in high school.
• Wharton County Junior College (WCJC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual credit agreement allowing students to earn college credit while in high school.
• Victoria College (VC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual credit agreement allowing students to earn college credit while in high school.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Edna ISD: Jackson County public school district serving the same southeast region as Palacios ISD. Direct peer given geographic proximity, similar rural demographics, and overlapping feeder patterns to regional junior colleges.
• Ganado ISD: Small Jackson County public school district operating PK-12 campuses in a directly comparable rural Texas environment. Comparable in enrollment scale, funding mix, and program offerings.
• El Campo ISD: Mid-sized Wharton County public school district serving a similar rural/agricultural Texas region with comparable CTE and dual credit programs. Operates as a nearby peer with overlapping regional industry alignment.
• Tidehaven ISD: Adjacent Matagorda County public school district operating small PK-12 campuses in a similar rural Texas coastal context. Closely comparable in scale, funding streams, and student demographics to Palacios ISD.
• Industrial ISD: Small Texas public school district operating PK-12 in a comparable rural/coastal setting. Comparable in enrollment scale, funding profile, and operational structure to Palacios ISD.
• Bay City ISD: Neighboring Matagorda County public school district serving a similar rural/coastal Texas region. Directly comparable as a small-to-mid-sized public PK-12 district with overlapping county boundaries and similar demographic and funding profile.
• Calhoun County ISD: Coastal Texas public school district operating multiple campuses in a similarly rural region with comparable Title I funding and CTE programs. Closely analogous in operating model and Texas regulatory environment.
• Van Vleck ISD: Small Matagorda County public school district with comparable enrollment scale and rural service area. Operates as a direct peer in the same regional competitive landscape for student enrollment.

Broad incumbents

• Texas Education Agency: State-level regulatory and funding authority governing all Texas public school districts including Palacios ISD. Sets accountability standards, distributes per-pupil funding, and accredits PISD schools.

Others

• Region 3 Education Service Center: Texas ESC that provides shared services, professional development, and operational support to Palacios ISD and other regional districts. Functions as an ecosystem enabler rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PalaciosIsd
• Facebookfacebook.com/palaciosisd
• Instagraminstagram.com/palaciossharks

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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