Mansfield City Schools

What Mansfield City Schools does

Mount Vernon City School District is a public K-12 school district serving approximately 3,600 students across central Knox County, Ohio. The district operates eight schools — six elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school — plus the Mount Vernon Digital Academy, an online learning program launched in spring 2016. It is the 111th largest of Ohio's 610 public school districts, with a boundary spanning 92 miles and 145 square miles, and maintains roughly 800,000 square feet of facilities staffed by approximately 553 personnel.

The district's underlying technology stack is conventional K-12 EdTech: Google Workspace for Education with Chromebooks, ClassLink Launchpad SSO, PowerSchool for enrollment and student records, NWEA MAP for assessment, Lexia Reading and Edulastic for instruction, Lightspeed Classroom Management, Incident IQ for IT helpdesk, PaySchools Central for meal payments, Stopfinder for bus tracking, and Nutrislice for menus. There is no proprietary platform; the digital academy is the only district-developed product. Operations span transportation (53 daily routes, 23 drivers, two bus mechanics), maintenance, food service with Community Eligibility Provision universal free meals, special education serving roughly 850 students (~20% of enrollment), and preschool through Knox ESC.

Revenue is derived from Ohio state funding formulas, federal IDEA and categorical grants, voter-approved local property taxes and the proposed 1% Earned Income Tax, and minor ancillary streams including facility rentals ($20-$600 per event) and preschool tuition on a sliding scale up to $130 per month. The district is governed by a five-member elected Board of Education and is not privately owned or controlled; there are no parent companies, subsidiaries, or external investors. Recent strategic activity centers on capital planning via the proposed Master Facility Plan levy, leadership transition in the Treasurer's office, and targeted service expansions such as the Nationwide Children's Hospital school-based health center.

Name

Mansfield City Schools

Legal name

Mount Vernon City School District

Website

https://mt-vernon.k12.oh.us

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Mount Vernon City School District is a public K-12 school district serving approximately 3,600 students in grades K-12 across eight schools plus an online Digital Academy in central Knox County, Ohio, funded by state, federal, and local tax revenues.

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 industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Special education services
• Preschool programs
• Student transportation services
• Facility rental services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mansfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State and Federal Education Funding: Primary revenue stream from Ohio Department of Education state funding formulas and federal education grants including IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) special education funds. Revenue based on student enrollment, demographics, and categorical programs.
2. Local Tax Revenue: Local property taxes and levies approved by voters. Board has approved placement of 1% Earned Income Tax on May ballot to support facilities master plan.
3. Facility Rental Fees: Revenue from community use of school facilities including gymnasiums, auditoriums, classrooms, cafeterias, athletic fields, and stadium. Fee schedule ranges from $20-600 depending on facility and duration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Mansfield City Schools (Mount Vernon City School District) provides tuition-free public K-12 education to approximately 3,600 students across eight school buildings in central Knox County, Ohio, including six elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and the Mount Vernon Digital Academy online program. The district also delivers special education services, preschool programming, school transportation, food and nutrition services, and community facility rentals.

Product overview

Mount Vernon City Schools is a K-12 public school district operating as a unified educational institution rather than a modular product suite. The district provides comprehensive educational services through eight school buildings (six elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school sharing a common campus) and the Mount Vernon Digital Academy (an online learning option launched in 2016). Additional facilities include an Administration Building, a Transportation and Maintenance Center, and The Energy Field House. The district's EdTech department supports technology integration across the district through tools including Google Workspace, ClassLink Launchpad, and various instructional platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Public Education Tuition-free K-12 public education delivered across eight school buildings serving approximately 3,600 students in central Knox County, Ohio: six elementary schools (Columbia, Dan Emmett, East, Pleasant Street, Twin Oak, Wiggin Street), one middle school (grades 6-8), and one high school (grades 9-12). Includes college/career preparation, athletics, arts, and gifted education programs.
• Mount Vernon Digital Academy Online learning program launched spring 2016 offering flexible, personalized K-12 education for students who need alternative learning options or may struggle in traditional school settings. Located at 300 Newark Road.
• MVCSD Stopfinder App Mobile application enabling families to track school bus transportation in real-time, receive updates on arrival times, and stay informed about student transportation.
• Special Education Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 4-star rating on Ohio State Report Card - top 5% of similar districts statewide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration18 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nationwide Children's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 September 2025Partnership with Nationwide Children's School-Based Health Center providing healthcare services to students at school facilities.
• Central Ohio Technical College (COTC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership providing students access to college credit programs and technical education pathways. COTC campus is located adjacent to downtown Mount Vernon commercial district.
• Kenyon CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership with Kenyon College located seven miles east in Gambier. District benefits from college's presence and potential academic partnerships. Kenyon provides filming of community video content.
• Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher education partnership with MVNU located in Mount Vernon. Partnership includes Mount Vernon Grand Hotel created through collaboration between Ariel Corporation and MVNU.
• Knox County Career CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer and technical education partnership providing hands-on career programs for high school students. Located adjacent to High School/Middle School campus.
• North Central State CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher education partnership providing additional pathways for student college and career readiness.
• Ariel FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization supporting Ariel Foundation Park and Schnormeier Event Center. Partners with district on community events and the Mount Vernon Grand Hotel development.
• Mount Vernon Arts ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArts organization managing bookings at Schnormeier Event Center and Knox Memorial Theater, coordinating performances at Woodward Opera House.
• PTOs and Parent OrganizationscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSix elementary schools have active PTOs: Columbia Elementary PTO, Dan Emmett Elementary PTO, East Elementary PTO, Pleasant Street Elementary PTO, Twin Oak Elementary PTO, and Friends of Wiggin Street.
• Jacket BoosterscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAthletic booster organization supporting student athletics and related programs.
• Mount Vernon Academic BoosterscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAcademic booster organization supporting academic programs and student achievement initiatives.
• Ohio Department of EducationcoreOthersState regulatory agency providing funding, oversight, and accountability through Ohio State Report Card system.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• PowerSchool Group: Vendor partner providing the PowerSchool Enrollment and Parent Portal systems used by MVCSD. Comparable in EdTech infrastructure integration rather than student delivery.

Direct peers

• Hilliard City School District: Comparable Ohio public K-12 district serving a similar suburban/rural mix; operates a comparable number of elementary, middle, and high schools and competes for open-enrollment headcount.
• Olentangy Local School District: Large, high-performing Ohio public K-12 district. Comparable mix of elementary/middle/high schools, levy-funded capital programs, and similar academic reputation profile (multi-star Ohio Report Card).
• New Albany-Plain Local School District: Ohio public K-12 district with similar demographic and high-performance profile; competes with MVCSD for open-enrollment applicants and benchmark performance on Ohio State Report Card metrics.
• Westerville City School District: Mid-sized Ohio public K-12 district (~3,500-5,000 students) with comparable levy-driven capital plans and academic-reputation focus; competes for open-enrollment and talent.
• Pickerington Local School District: Large central-Ohio public K-12 district with comparable scale and similar College Credit Plus / career-technical partnerships through local higher-ed institutions.
• Upper Arlington City Schools: High-achieving Ohio public K-12 district with strong community partnerships and high property-tax-funded operating model. Comparable scale (~3,500-6,000 students) and open-enrollment positioning.
• Worthington City School District: Central Ohio public K-12 district of similar size and demographics; comparable enrollment, special education population share, and reliance on local levy revenue.
• Dublin City Schools: Top-rated Ohio public K-12 district serving a comparable suburban/commuter footprint. Similar reliance on state funding, property tax levies, and community-based open enrollment; directly competes with MVCSD for open-enrollment students from neighboring counties.

Regional players

• Knox County Educational Service Center: Regional educational service center that operates the preschool program (New Hope Early Education Center) referenced in MVCSD data; directly comparable service-provider role for special populations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCmot2j46ykyU5SmGlRb5N2g
• Facebookfacebook.com/mountvernoncityschools

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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