Mineola UFSD

What Mineola UFSD does

Mineola Union Free School District (Mineola UFSD) is a public K-12 school district headquartered at 2400 Jericho Turnpike, Garden City Park, New York, operating as a government state entity under an elected Board of Education. The district serves approximately 3,000 students across six schools spanning pre-kindergarten through grade 12: Hampton Street School (PK-2), Meadow Drive School (PK-2), Jackson Avenue School (grades 3-4), Willis Avenue School (PK with Dual Language), Mineola Middle School (grades 5-7), and Mineola High School (grades 9-12). Mineola UFSD reports a 99% high school graduation rate and 82% college enrollment among graduates, with 34 varsity and junior varsity sports and 50+ clubs supporting extracurricular engagement.

The district's core educational products include a proprietary K-7 integrated curriculum that unifies History, Science, Geography, and English Language Arts under theme-based conceptual umbrellas, a 50/50 Spanish/English Dual Language Bilingual Program (PK-12) leading to the NYS Seal of Bilingual Studies, a Badge Books competency-based assessment system (PK-4), and Marzano-aligned Middle School Playbooks (grades 5-7) for executive functioning. As an Apple Distinguished District, Mineola operates a grade-tiered Learning Management System architecture — Seesaw for PK-2, Google Classroom for grades 3-4, and Canvas for Middle/High School — unified by ClassLink single sign-on, with NWEA MAP assessments, mClass, easyCBM, Naviance, and eSchoolData SIS completing the instructional and operational stack.

Mineola UFSD's revenue model is entirely public-sector: funding flows from local property taxes, New York State Education Department formula aid (Foundation Aid, building aid, categorical aids), and federal allocations under ESSA/Title programs, supplemented by USDA reimbursements for the Community Eligible Provision (CEP) universal free meal program operated by Aramark. Education is tuition-free for district residents. Optional fee-based programs (summer camps, driver education) and ancillary services (Northwell Health mental health partnership, parent communication via ParentSquare) provide modest non-tax revenue. There are no private funding rounds, M&A activity, or commercial product lines.

Name

Mineola UFSD

Legal name

Mineola Union Free School District

Website

https://mineola.k12.ny.us

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Mineola Union Free School District is a public PK-12 school district in Garden City Park, New York, serving approximately 3,000 students across six schools with free public education 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 (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Title I & Compensatory Education Programs (EDAJAGAJ)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Dual language immersion
• Integrated curriculum instruction
• Special education services
• College preparatory programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Garden City Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Primary funding source from local property taxes levied on homeowners in the school district to fund educational operations, capital improvements, and personnel
2. State Aid: Formula-based state education funding including foundation aid, building aid, and categorical aids from New York State Education Department
3. Federal Funding (ESSA/Title Programs): Federal grants under Every Student Succeeds Act including Title I, Title II, and ARP-ESSER funds for specific educational programs
4. Community Eligible Provision (CEP) Meals: Federal National School Breakfast and Lunch Program reimbursements for providing free meals to all students under CEP eligibility
5. Federal Food Service Reimbursements: USDA reimbursements through Aramark food services provider for student breakfast and lunch programs

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mineola Union Free School District operates six public schools (Pre-K through Grade 12) serving approximately 3,000 students with free public education. The district delivers core academic instruction through an integrated K-7 curriculum, a PK-12 Spanish/English dual language bilingual program, and grade-level differentiated learning platforms. Supporting offerings include special education, athletics (34 varsity/JV sports and 50+ clubs), summer camps, driver education, and an international student exchange program.

Product overview

Mineola UFSD operates as a public school district serving approximately 3,000 students across six schools (Hampton Street, Meadow Drive, Jackson Avenue, Willis Avenue, Mineola Middle School, and Mineola High School). The district offers a comprehensive educational portfolio built around its Integrated Curriculum (K-7), which unifies History, Science, Geography, and ELA through thematic instruction with learner choice. Key programs include the Dual Language/Bilingual Spanish Program (PK-12) with NYS Seal of Bilingual Studies, the Badge Books assessment system (PK-4), and Middle School Playbooks for executive functioning development. As an Apple Distinguished District, the technology ecosystem provides grade-appropriate learning management systems: Seesaw (PK-2), Google Classroom (3-4), and Canvas (High School). The district also offers athletics (34 varsity/JV sports), summer camps, driver education, and international exchange programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dual Language/Bilingual Spanish Program Bilingual Spanish program from Preschool through High School using a 50/50 dual language immersion model. Students can graduate with bilingual proficiency and earn the NYS Seal of Bilingual Studies.
• Integrated Curriculum (K-7) Interdisciplinary curriculum framework combining History, Science, Geography, and English Language Arts under theme-based conceptual umbrellas with essential questions, learner choice, and design thinking elements.
• Badge Books System Growth and achievement celebration system for Pre-K through 4th grade using badges representing skills and concepts aligned to state standards, allowing learners to earn badges at their own pace based on individual strengths.
• Middle School Playbooks Student agenda books for Mineola Middle School (grades 5-7) featuring skills-based scales aligned to NYS standards, Scoreboards for grading, goal-setting, and progress monitoring to develop executive functioning skills.
• Athletics Program Comprehensive athletics program offering 34 varsity and junior varsity sports and over 50 clubs for student engagement across the district.
• Summer Camps Optional fee-based summer enrichment camps including volleyball, basketball, football, lacrosse, soccer, softball, arts, and wrestling, open to community members beyond enrolled students.
• Driver Education Driver education program offered to district students meeting NYS requirements, with associated fees.
• Foreign Student Exchange Program International student exchange program with Portugal (Estarreja), providing global perspectives and cross-cultural learning experiences for high school students.
• School Meals Program Free breakfast and lunch provided to all students through Community Eligible Provision (CEP) and Aramark food services management, meeting USDA guidelines.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% graduation rate
• +3 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

Integration21 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Northwell HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerComprehensive health partnership providing school-based mental health services, behavioral health counseling, and community wellness programs. Includes mental health partnership with on-site clinicians, parent support sessions, and ongoing community newsletters with health resources.
• AramarkcoreOthersFood services provider managing school breakfast and lunch programs under Community Eligible Provision (CEP), ensuring nutritious meals meeting USDA guidelines for all students at no charge.
• Northwell Health - Cohen Children's Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool partnership providing mental health support, counseling services, and community education through Behavioral Health Center partnerships with ongoing webinars and support sessions for parents.
• New York State Education Department (NYSED)coreOthersRegulatory oversight relationship for curriculum alignment to NYS Learning Standards, Next Generation ELA and Science Standards, NYS Social Studies Framework, and graduation requirements.
• Eurostar Soccer CampminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party soccer camp program offered through district summer camps, utilizing school facilities and serving community youth.
• All Net Basketball CampminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party basketball camp program offered through district summer camps, utilizing school facilities and serving community youth.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Manhasset Union Free School District: Long Island public PK-12 district operating under the same New York State funding regime with comparable program breadth (dual language, advanced coursework, robust athletics). Useful peer for outcomes and program-differentiation comparison.
• Carle Place Union Free School District: Small Nassau County public K-12 district of similar scale and suburban demographic profile. Comparable in funding model, athletics offerings, and curricular breadth; closest peer for benchmarking operating cost per pupil.
• Garden City Union Free School District: Adjacent public K-12 district serving Garden City, NY, with comparable enrollment scale, demographic profile, and Long Island suburb context. Operates under identical NY State funding and regulatory framework, making it the closest operational peer.
• Herricks Union Free School District: Neighboring Long Island public K-8 district of similar size and demographic mix. Comparable funding model (property tax + NY State aid) and program offerings including dual-language and special education.
• Roslyn Union Free School District: Long Island public PK-12 district of comparable enrollment size (~3,000 students) operating under the same NY State aid and regulatory regime. Direct benchmark for per-pupil spending, program breadth, and outcomes reporting.
• New Hyde Park-Garden City Park Union Free School District: Adjacent Long Island public K-12 district sharing Garden City Park mailing address with Mineola UFSD. Direct demographic and geographic comp with overlapping feeder communities.
• East Williston Union Free School District: Adjacent Nassau County public K-12 district with similar suburban profile, sized within the same ~3,000-student band. Useful comp for technology integration, athletics breadth, and AP/college-going rates on Long Island.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UChA8OC_NBFjy13ip89S2cwg
• Instagraminstagram.com/mineola_ufsd

Compliance9 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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