What Marion Local School District does

Marion Local School District is a public K-12 school district (government entity under Ohio Department of Education oversight) serving the Maria Stein community in Mercer County, Ohio. The district operates two schools: Marion Local Elementary/Middle School (grades K-8) and Marion Local High School (grades 9-12), both located in Maria Stein. It delivers a traditional K-12 academic program supplemented by career and technical education through agriculture and business programs, fine arts (band, music, drama), Title I support, gifted education, intervention specialists, and counseling services K-8.

The district's primary technology infrastructure is a 1:1 Chromebook program for all students in grades 5-12, integrated with Google Workspace for Education (Google Classroom, Google Drive). Students in grades 5-8 receive a Chromebook that follows them for four years; grades 9-12 students receive a device they keep permanently upon graduation. The district supplements this core stack with a range of third-party ed-tech platforms including Renaissance Learning (Accelerated Reader), HMH/Science Fusion, McGraw-Hill, MobyMax, Savvas, INFOhio, and ProgressBook (hosted by NOACSC, the regional educational technology consortium). Enrollment is managed via FinalForms, and lunch payments via PaySchools Central.

The revenue model is traditional public school funding (state aid, local property taxes, federal grants, Title I), supplemented by modest transactional and fee-based streams: a $35 annual technology device fee per student, student lunch payments ($2.00 for K-8, $2.25 for 9-12 in 2026-2027), and annual student/material fees. Go-to-market is community-led — the district does not compete for students but enrolls them based on residential geography within district boundaries, with outreach via the district website, newsletters, ProgressBook parent portal, and community events.

Name

Marion Local School District

Legal name

Marion Local Schools

Website

https://marionlocal.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Marion Local School District is a public K-12 school district in Maria Stein, Ohio, operating an elementary school (K-8) and high school (9-12) and funded through state, local, and federal public education revenues with a 1:1 Chromebook program.

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 industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Primary education services
• Secondary education services
• Student lunch program
• Educational technology program

Headquarters

HQ city

Maria Stein

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: Traditional public school district funded primarily through local tax revenues and state educational funding. Revenue is supplemented by federal grants and educational programs.
2. Student Lunch Program: The district operates a school lunch program with paid meals. Students K-8 pay $2.00 per lunch, students 9-12 pay $2.25 per lunch for the 2026-2027 school year. Additional items available at separate prices.
3. Student Fees: Annual student fees assessed for educational services, technology device fees ($35/year for 1:1 program), and material fees. Elementary and High School fees are published annually for the upcoming school year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Marion Local School District provides K-12 public education to local community students in Maria Stein, Ohio, operating an elementary school (grades K-8) and a high school (grades 9-12). The district delivers a well-rounded curriculum including academic instruction, fine arts, athletics, career and technical education (including an agricultural suite with greenhouse), and support services such as counseling, special education, and gifted programs. It supplements classroom instruction with a 1:1 Chromebook device program for grades 5-12, integrated with Google Workspace for Education and various digital learning platforms.

Product overview

Marion Local School District is an educational institution, not a technology product company. The district's primary educational technology offering is its One to One Technology Program, which provides Chromebooks to students in grades 5-12 as part of its instructional mission. The district also maintains a website portal built on LINQ's School CMS platform, which serves as the central hub for district communications, parent/student access to third-party educational tools, and administrative resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Public Education Services Comprehensive K-12 educational services delivered at two campuses in Maria Stein, Ohio: Marion Local Elementary/Middle School (grades K-8) at 7956 State Route 119 and Marion Local High School (grades 9-12) at 1901 State Route 716. Includes academic curriculum, fine arts, athletics, career and technical education (agriculture, business), counseling K-8, gifted education, intervention specialists, Title I support, and special education services for enrolled students in the Marion Local community.
• One to One Technology Program District 1:1 Chromebook device initiative providing school-issued Chromebooks to students in grades 5-12. Students in grades 5-8 receive a device that follows them for four years (returned after 8th grade), then receive a new device for grades 9-12 which they keep permanently upon graduation. A $35 annual technology device fee is assessed. All devices are collected annually for maintenance.
• School Lunch Program School lunch program operating at both Marion Local Elementary and Marion Local High School. Student lunches are priced at $2.00 for K-8 and $2.25 for 9-12 for the 2026-2027 school year. Additional items include Main Entree ($1.10), Fruit/Vegetables ($0.50), Breads ($0.25-$0.75), Milk ($0.50), and Breakfast/Snacks ($0.50-$1.00). The district operates a nut-free environment. Lunch account deposits and balance management are handled through PaySchools Central.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Renaissance Learning (Accelerated Reader)coreTechnology or IntegrationDistrict utilizes Renaissance Accelerated Reader program for student reading practice and assessment. Students access AR through a dedicated portal for reading quizzes and progress tracking.
• FinalFormscoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline enrollment and student forms management system used for new student enrollment and all beginning-of-year documentation.
• Google (Google Classroom, Google Drive)coreTechnology or IntegrationDistrict utilizes Google Workspace for Education including Google Classroom for assignments and communication, and Google Drive for file storage and collaboration. All students receive school Google accounts.
• NOACSC (Northwestern Ohio Computer Services Center)coreTechnology or IntegrationRegional educational technology consortium providing ProgressBook student information system, employee kiosk, and other technology services to member districts in northwestern Ohio.
• Mercer County ESC (Educational Service Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional educational service center providing shared services, preschool programs, professional development, and technology support to local school districts including Marion Local Schools.
• The Marion Communities WebsiteminorOthersLocal community website serving as a community resource link for Marion Local Schools families.
• The Marion Catholic CommunityminorOthersLocal faith community serving as a community link for families affiliated with the Catholic community.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Minster Local School District: Small K-12 public district in neighboring Auglaize County serving a tight-knit rural community. Comparable on enrollment size, Catholic-community roots, and operational model.
• St. Henry Consolidated Local School District: A similarly sized K-12 public district in neighboring Mercer County serving a small rural Catholic-rooted community. Comparable in scale, demographic profile, and community-led GTM motion to Marion Local.
• Coldwater Exempted Village School District: Adjacent Mercer County K-12 district of similar small-town scale with strong community identity. Directly comparable on funding model, geographic scope, and rural Ohio district profile.
• Fort Recovery Local School District: Mercer County K-12 public district of similar size and rural character. Direct peer for enrollment scale, funding model, and community-based engagement.
• Celina City School District: Slightly larger but geographically close Mercer County K-12 public district. Comparable on regional operating context, state funding exposure, and tech stack composition.
• Versailles Exempted Village School District: Small K-12 public district in nearby Darke County. Comparable on rural community profile, single-building or two-building footprint, and Ohio public funding model.
• New Bremen Local School District: Small K-12 public district in Auglaize County with similar demographic and community characteristics. Directly comparable peer in scale and rural Ohio public district context.
• Ottoville Local School District: Small rural Putnam County K-12 district serving a tight Catholic-rooted community. Comparable on community identity, scale, and Ohio public funding model.

Regional players

• Wapakoneta City Schools: Regional Auglaize County K-12 public district operating in the same west-central Ohio region. Comparable on state funding mechanics, regional vendor ecosystem (NOACSC, INFOhio), and rural/ small-city district profile.

Broad incumbents

• Marion City Schools: Larger city K-12 public district sharing the 'Marion' name but serving a different (urban) community in north-central Ohio. Broader incumbent in the same industry category; not a direct enrollment competitor but operates under the same Ohio public K-12 framework.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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