Franklin Mckinley School District

What Franklin Mckinley School District does

Franklin-McKinley School District is a public K-8 school district operating under California Education Code and governed by an elected Board of Education, headquartered at 645 Wool Creek Drive, San Jose, California. The district traces its institutional history to 1868 and was formed in its current form through the January 1948 merger of the Franklin and McKinley School Districts. It serves approximately 5,600 students across 16 school sites in Santa Clara County, offering a curriculum aligned to Common Core and CAASPP, with a college-preparatory focus and a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework addressing academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. Programmatic offerings include Transitional Kindergarten, Dual Immersion, GATE, Special Education, Science of Reading-based literacy, and an Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) delivered through partnerships with Breakthrough Silicon Valley, CORAL, the Silicon Valley Education Foundation, and other providers.

The district's operating model is publicly funded and non-revenue-generating from tuition. Income is derived from the California Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) per-pupil allocations, local parcel taxes, federal grants (including ESSER III COVID-19 relief and Educator Effectiveness Block Grant), and voter-approved bond measures (Measure C, H, R) financing facilities construction. Services are delivered free to all students, including federally-funded meals and free transportation for eligible general-education students. The technology stack is conventional for K-12 public education: Infinite Campus for student information, Follett Destiny for library management, ParentSquare for parent communications, Akitabox for maintenance work orders, Travel Tracker for field trips, Informed K12 for administrative workflows, and EdJoin for HR. The district reports no proprietary technology, no AI/ML capabilities, and no developed applications.

Recent years have been defined by sustained enrollment decline — down 38% since 2010 and projected to fall a further 24% by FY 2031-32 — driving the closure of three campuses in June 2025 and the launch of a lease-up program for surplus property managed by Terra Realty Advisors. The district's competitive position is defined by its statutory geographic monopoly on public K-8 education in its boundaries, a high-density partner ecosystem, and an equity-focused multilingual (English/Spanish/Vietnamese) service model. Superintendent Juan Cruz has led the district since July 2015.

Name

Franklin Mckinley School District

Legal name

Franklin-McKinley School District

Website

https://www.fmsd.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Franklin-McKinley School District is a public K-8 school district serving approximately 5,600 students across 16 school sites in San Jose, California, funded primarily through California's LCFF per-pupil formula, local parcel taxes, and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Public 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

Attendance, Truancy & Enrollment Compliance (EDAJAHAC), Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

Keywords

• Public K-8 education
• Student information systems
• Special education services
• Expanded learning programs
• Child nutrition services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Jose

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. State Education Funding (LCFF): School district receives per-pupil funding from California Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) based on Average Daily Attendance and demographic factors
2. Local Property Taxes: District receives local property tax revenue for education purposes
3. Federal ESSER III Funding: Federal COVID-19 relief funding through American Rescue Plan Act ESSER III for addressing pandemic impact on schools
4. Parcel Tax Revenue: Local parcel tax revenues providing supplemental funding for educational programs
5. Educator Effectiveness Block Grant: State grant funding for professional development for teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals, and classified staff
6. Bond Measure Revenue: Revenue from voter-approved bond measures (Measure C, H, R) for facilities construction and modernization

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Franklin-McKinley School District operates a network of K-8 schools delivering free public education to approximately 5,600 students across San Jose, California. The district provides comprehensive instructional programs, special education services, expanded learning opportunities, child nutrition, and transportation services supported by integrated technology platforms for student information management and family communications.

Product overview

Franklin-McKinley School District operates as a unified educational institution serving approximately 5,600 students across San Jose, California. The district's product portfolio consists of core educational programs supported by integrated technology platforms: Infinite Campus serves as the central student information system, Follett Destiny manages library resources, and ParentSquare facilitates parent communications. The district provides a comprehensive range of educational services including Special Education with inclusive education programs and a full continuum of support services, early learning through Transitional Kindergarten and Dual Immersion Programs, and specialized programming such as GATE. Extended learning is supported through ELOP partnerships with organizations like Breakthrough Silicon Valley and CORAL. Operations are supported by platforms including Akitabox for maintenance requests, Travel Tracker for field trip logistics, and Informed K12 for administrative forms. The district's instructional framework centers on Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and Science of Reading curriculum aligned with Common Core standards and CAASPP assessments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-8 Public Education Program Free public K-8 education program serving approximately 5,600 students across 16 school sites in San Jose, California, with a college-preparatory focus ensuring all 8th grade graduates are prepared for high school.
• Special Education Services Full continuum of special education services for students with disabilities, including Resource Specialist Programs, Special Day Classes, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and behavioral support.
• Expanded Learning Opportunity Programs (ELOP) Before-school, after-school, summer, and intersession programs including tutoring, Breakthrough Silicon Valley, CORAL, and San Jose Jazz Progressions, delivered through partnerships with multiple education providers.
• Child Nutrition Services Federally-funded breakfast, lunch, supper, and after-school snack programs available to all students regardless of income, operated in partnership with Sodexo consulting services.
• Transportation Services School bus transportation services provided free of charge to eligible general education students pursuant to EC 39800.1, with special education transportation for students with IEP-specified needs and field trip transport via Travel Tracker.
• Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Specialized programs for students demonstrating exceptional abilities in academics, creativity, leadership, or specific talents.
• Dual Immersion Programs Bilingual education programs offering instruction in multiple languages, including Spanish Dual Language Immersion, designed to support English Language Learners and multilingual learners.
• Transitional Kindergarten Early childhood education program for students who are one year away from kindergarten eligibility, with multiple district locations.
• Independent Study Program Alternative educational program available in multiple languages (English, Spanish, Vietnamese) for students needing flexible learning arrangements outside the traditional classroom setting.
• Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Integrated framework supporting academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of all students through tiered intervention levels, addressing varying student learning needs.
• Science of Reading Curriculum Literacy program based on scientific research about reading development, incorporating phonological awareness, decoding, sight recognition, and language comprehension components.

Quantifiable outcome

• All 8th grade graduates prepared for college preparatory curriculum in high school

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration17 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Apple EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerApple Education partnership provides educational technology support and resources for FMSD students through the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP).
• BookNookminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBookNook provides literacy support resources as part of the ELOP partnerships to support student reading development.
• Breakthrough Silicon ValleycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBreakthrough Silicon Valley provides college-access programming through before/after school programs as part of ELOP, helping students prepare for higher education.
• CORALcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCORAL (Collaborative Online Real-time Active Learning) provides academic enrichment programs through the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program.
• Cultivating LiteracyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultivating Literacy partnership supports literacy development initiatives within the district's expanded learning programs.
• Inventionland EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInventionland Education provides innovation and invention-themed curriculum through ELOP to foster creative problem-solving skills.
• Littera EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLittera Education provides tutoring and academic support services as part of the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program.
• Resource Area for Teachers (RAFT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRAFT provides hands-on learning resources and teacher support materials for enhanced educational experiences.
• Silicon Valley Education Foundation (SVEF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSVEF partnership supports STEM education initiatives and provides educational resources through the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program.
• Writing A-ZminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWriting A-Z provides writing curriculum resources to support literacy development within the district's educational programs.
• SodexominorOthersSodexo provides consulting services for Child Nutrition Services, supporting food service operations across district schools.
• Terra Realty AdvisorsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTerra Realty Advisors assists with the Request for Proposals process for leasing surplus campus properties closed in June 2025.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Alum Rock Union School District: Neighboring K-8 public school district in East San Jose serving a similarly diverse, predominantly Hispanic and ELL student population. Directly comparable in grade span, demographics, and Bay Area cost-of-living pressures on enrollment.
• Oak Grove School District: K-8 public school district operating in the same South San Jose / Santa Clara County footprint. Closely comparable in grade configuration, funding model under LCFF, and urban-suburban community context.
• Berryessa Union School District: K-8 public elementary district serving northeast San Jose. Similar size range, LCFF funding structure, and ELL demographics make it a directly comparable peer for operations and enrollment analysis.
• Mt. Pleasant Elementary School District: K-8 elementary district in East San Jose serving a predominantly Hispanic and ELL community. Comparable in scale, language access needs, and reliance on state LCFF funding.

Broad incumbents

• San Jose Unified School District: Larger K-12 unified district serving central San Jose. Operates within the same LCFF framework and labor market but covers a broader grade span (TK-12) and larger student population, making it a broad incumbent peer.
• Milpitas Unified School District: K-12 unified district adjacent to Franklin-McKinley in southern Alameda/Santa Clara County. Comparable Bay Area cost-of-living dynamics and a diverse student population including significant Asian-American and ELL enrollment.
• Santa Clara Unified School District: K-12 unified district in Santa Clara County serving a comparable suburban Silicon Valley population. Operates under the same LCFF and state testing regime, providing a useful benchmark for academic outcomes and per-pupil spending.

Regional players

• East Side Union High School District: The primary feeder high school district for Franklin-McKinley graduates, covering eastern San Jose. While not directly competing (it serves grades 9-12), it is the natural downstream destination and shapes college-preparatory outcomes the district markets to families.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/Franklin_MSD
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@franklin-mckinleyschooldis2968
• Facebookfacebook.com/franklinmckinleyschooldistrict

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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