Lakeside School District

What Lakeside School District does

Lakeside School District is a public K-12 school district organized under Arkansas state law and headquartered at 2837 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, Arkansas. It serves students from PreK through 12th grade across six owned campuses located along a single corridor: Lakeside Primary School (PreK-1), Lakeside Intermediate School (2-4), Lakeside East Campus, Lakeside Middle School (5-6), Lakeside Junior High (7-8), and Lakeside High School (9-12). The district is governed by an elected Board of Directors (President Bart Bledsoe) and led by Superintendent Bruce Orr alongside two Assistant Superintendents (Jamie Preston, Mathew Thornton).

The district's operational stack is built on a ParentSquare communication platform integrated with Google and Microsoft 365 SSO, supported by LINQ Connect for meal applications, Titan K12 for meal payments, Home Access Center (HAC) for grades and attendance, Nutrislice for menus, and TED K12, SchoolSpring, and ESS for employment. Each school has a dedicated Registered Nurse, a building principal, and at least one assistant principal. Specialized departments include Special Education/Special Services, Gifted & Talented (Coordinator Sarah Willis), Child Nutrition (Director Mary Webb), Transportation (Director Richie Arthur), and Athletics & Activities (Director Chris Slaton).

Lakeside is funded primarily through local property taxes, Arkansas state aid, and federal grants, with ancillary revenue from student meal sales (LPS/LIS lunch $3.00, LMS lunch $3.25, LJHS/LHS lunch $3.50), a PreK sliding-scale tuition program, and spirit merchandise sold through Rave Grafix and Southwest Custom Imprints. For the 2026-2027 school year, the district is launching universal free breakfast across all schools and opening Summer Camps to non-enrolled students, while continuing School Choice enrollment for out-of-district families. The district holds Purple Star School District designation from the Arkansas Council for Military Children and operates under MIC3 guidelines for military-connected student transfers.

Name

Lakeside School District

Legal name

Lakeside School District

Website

https://lakesidesd.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Lakeside School District is a public K-12 school district in Hot Springs, Arkansas operating six campuses serving PreK through 12th grade students, funded primarily by local, state, and federal tax revenue with ancillary meal, PreK tuition, and merchandise streams.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH), Early Childhood Development (ECD) & Pre-Primary Education (BPADAKAB)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Student transportation services
• Child nutrition programs
• Special education services
• Military family support

Headquarters

HQ city

Hot Springs Village

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Funding (Tax Revenue): As a public school district, Lakeside receives primary funding from local, state, and federal tax revenue. The district operates under Arkansas Department of Education guidelines.
2. Student Meal Program: The district operates a Child Nutrition program providing breakfast and lunch to students. Pricing varies by school level: LPS & LIS Lunch $3.00, LMS Lunch $3.25, LJHS & LHS Lunch $3.50. Free breakfast is provided for all students in 2026-2027 school year. Income-based meal applications determine eligibility for free/reduced lunch.
3. PreK Tuition: PreK program charges tuition on a sliding scale based on family income for students who do not qualify for free tuition. Some students attend free of charge based on eligibility.
4. Spirit Store/Merchandise Sales: The district partners with Rave Grafix and Southwest Custom Imprints for official Ram Gear merchandise. Proceeds support Lakeside Athletics & Activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lakeside School District is a public K-12 school system operating six schools on Malvern Avenue in Hot Springs, Arkansas, delivering core academic instruction from PreK through 12th grade across Primary (PreK-1), Intermediate (2-4), East Campus, Middle (5-6), Junior High (7-8), and High School (9-12) campuses. The district also provides ancillary educational services including Child Nutrition (with free breakfast for all students in 2026-2027), Special Education/Special Services, Health Services (Registered Nurses at each school), Transportation, Athletics & Activities, Gifted & Talented programming, Military Families support, Summer Camps, and a sliding-scale PreK program.

Product overview

Lakeside School District is a public K-12 school district in Hot Springs, Arkansas operating six schools: Lakeside Primary School (PreK-1st), Lakeside Intermediate School (2nd-4th), Lakeside Middle School (5th-6th), Lakeside East Campus, Lakeside Junior High (7th-8th), and Lakeside High School (9th-12th). The district provides core educational programs across all grade levels, supplemented by specialized services including Child Nutrition (with free breakfast for all in 2026-2027), Health Services (five RNs across campuses), Special Education/Special Services, Gifted & Talented programming, Transportation, Athletics & Activities, Military Families support, and Summer Camps. The district utilizes ParentSquare as its primary parent communication platform with integrations for Google and Microsoft 365 SSO, while operations are supported by systems for meal payments (Titan K12, LINQ Connect), grade/attendance tracking (Home Access), and employment (TED K12, SchoolSpring, ESS).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lakeside Primary School Public elementary school serving Pre-K through 1st grade students as one of six Lakeside School District campuses in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
• Lakeside Intermediate School Public elementary school serving 2nd through 4th grade students as one of six Lakeside School District campuses in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
• Lakeside Middle School Public middle school serving 5th and 6th grade students as one of six Lakeside School District campuses in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
• Lakeside East Campus Public school facility serving specific grade levels within Lakeside School District in Hot Springs, Arkansas, led by Principal Sandy Hawkins.
• Lakeside Junior High Public junior high school serving 7th and 8th grade students as one of six Lakeside School District campuses in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
• Lakeside High School Public high school serving 9th through 12th grade students with college preparatory and career-ready programs as one of six Lakeside School District campuses in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
• Transportation Services District-provided student transportation services including school bus routes and inter-campus shuttles for enrolled students across the six Lakeside campuses.
• Child Nutrition Services Breakfast and lunch meal program for all Lakeside School District students, with free breakfast for all students in 2026-2027 and tiered per-meal pricing by school level.
• Health Services School-based health services staffing each Lakeside campus with a Registered Nurse and providing medical forms, health resources, and mental health support to students and staff.
• Special Education / Special Services Special education and special services for students with disabilities including 504 accommodations, transition services, and Special Olympics programming, administered by Courtney Eubanks.
• Gifted & Talented Program Differentiated educational programming for high-potential students aligned with Arkansas gifted and talented standards, coordinated by Sarah Willis and instructed by Linda Self.
• Athletics & Activities District athletics and extracurricular activities programs including team sports, activities handbook, online ticket sales, and spirit store merchandise, led by Activities Director Chris Slaton.
• Military Families Program Support services for military-connected students and families including transition assistance and interstate compact coordination under MIC3, coordinated by Military Education Coordinator Nick Ballard.
• Summer Camps 2026 Summer enrichment programs for students entering K through 6th grade in August 2026, including soccer camp and other activities, open to all students regardless of district enrollment.
• PreK Program Pre-kindergarten program for 4-year-olds with sliding-scale tuition based on family income eligibility, with free attendance for qualifying students and YMCA SCORE after-school care available at district facilities.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Little Rock Air Force Base Airmen and Family Readiness CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResource partner for military families providing connections to base resources and family support services.
• Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission (MIC3)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe district operates under MIC3 guidelines to ensure educational continuity for military-connected students transferring between states.
• YMCA SCORE ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe YMCA SCORE program provides after-school care services for Lakeside students at district facilities.
• Rave GrafixminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal printing company partner providing official Lakeside Ram Gear merchandise. Purchases support Lakeside Athletics & Activities.
• Southwest Custom ImprintsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal printing company partner providing official Lakeside Ram Gear merchandise and fundraising items. Purchases support Lakeside Athletics & Activities.
• Arkansas Department of Education Special Education UnitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe district's Special Services Department operates under AR DOE guidelines, connecting families to state resources including AR Child Find, Arkansas Transition Services, and various training programs.
• Special Olympics ArkansasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe district participates in Special Olympics Programs including Partners Club, UNIFIED Sports, and Volleyball Tournament hosted by Lakeside.
• National Park College (NPC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership provides NPC Technical Programs and college connection opportunities for Special Services transition programs.
• CHI St. Vincent Project SEARCHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer training partnership providing employment preparation and transition services for students with disabilities.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fort Smith Public Schools: Public K-12 district in western Arkansas operating a comparable multi-campus structure with similar programs. Comparable in service breadth (PreK, special education, athletics, nutrition) under the same state regulatory framework.
• Springdale School District: Public K-12 district in northwest Arkansas operating a comparable multi-campus structure with special education, GT, ELL, and athletics programs. Similar organizational footprint and state funding exposure as Lakeside.
• Conway Public Schools: Public K-12 district in Faulkner County, Arkansas operating multiple schools across elementary, middle, and high school grade bands. Directly comparable in scale, service mix, and state funding structure.
• Rogers Public Schools: Public K-12 district in northwest Arkansas with multiple schools serving PreK-12. Comparable service portfolio including special education, athletics, and child nutrition programs under the same Arkansas Department of Education framework.
• Russellville School District: Public K-12 district in Pope County, Arkansas with comparable multi-school structure spanning PreK through high school. Similar operational model including special education, GT, athletics, and child nutrition services.
• Cabot Public Schools: Public K-12 school district in central Arkansas operating multiple campuses from elementary through high school. Comparable in structure (multiple schools, special education, athletics) and competes with Lakeside for School Choice enrollment.
• Hot Springs School District: Another public K-12 district serving the Hot Springs, Arkansas area. Operates competing schools in the same geographic market as Lakeside, directly competing for in-district and School Choice students with similar K-12 programming.
• Benton School District: Public K-12 district in Saline County, Arkansas with elementary, middle, and high schools plus special education and athletics programs. Operates the same Arkansas public school funding model and is comparable in size and offering mix.
• Pulaski County Special School District: Largest public school district in Arkansas operating multiple K-12 campuses. Comparable in structure (special education, PreK, athletics) but larger scale; competes for School Choice students in the broader central Arkansas region.
• Bryant School District: Public K-12 district in central Arkansas serving grades PreK-12 across multiple campuses. Comparable in service breadth (special education, GT, athletics, transportation) and state funding structure to Lakeside.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance7 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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