What Iberia Parish School District does

Iberia Parish School District is a public K-12 school district headquartered in New Iberia, Louisiana, operating as a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana and governed by an elected school board. The district runs 24 schools, including five high schools, three middle schools, fourteen elementary schools, an alternative education center, the Iberia Parish Career Center, and the Iberia Virtual Program, serving more than 10,000 students with a faculty of 800-plus teachers across Iberia Parish. Its instructional portfolio covers standard K-12 academics aligned to Louisiana Student Standards, special education (gifted and talented, hearing impaired, occupational and physical therapy, speech therapy, visually impaired services), career and technical education through Jump Start pathways, early childhood programs including Act 3-compliant pre-kindergarten, and specialized offerings such as the French Immersion Program and the i-VEER vocational transition program for students with disabilities.

The district's technology backbone is a conventional licensed-platform stack rather than proprietary infrastructure: JCampus serves as the student information system with a mobile app for grades, attendance, and scheduling; ParentSquare handles family communication; Incident IQ manages IT ticketing; Vector Training (K-12 Edition) delivers employee safety and compliance training; Frontline Absence Management supports HR operations; GoSignMeUp manages professional development registration; and the Cook Center for Human Connection provides mental health and parent coaching resources. The district also publishes "AI Guidance for K-12 Schools" through its Technology department, reflecting a policy posture on generative AI rather than any disclosed in-house AI capability.

Funding flows entirely through public sources: the Louisiana Minimum Foundation Program (state), local property taxes, and federal grants including Title I and IDEA. There is no tuition, no commercial pricing, and no external revenue model; the district participates in the Community Eligibility Provision for free meals and provides SUN Bucks summer nutrition support. GTM is direct-to-consumer in the sense that services are delivered directly to families and students within the parish through 24 physical campuses plus the virtual program, with no intermediated channel. In 2025, the district earned a B rating with a performance score of 81 (up from 80), with three A-rated schools, ten B-rated schools, nine C-rated schools, no D or F schools, an average graduation rate of 86%, and Caneview Elementary was named a Louisiana Blue Ribbon School.

Name

Iberia Parish School District

Legal name

Iberia Parish School District

Website

https://iberiaschools.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Iberia Parish School District is a public K-12 school district in New Iberia, Louisiana, operating 24 schools that serve 10,000-plus students with academic, career-technical, special education, early childhood, and virtual programs funded through state and federal education sources.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Alternative, Continuation & Credit-Recovery Schools (EDAJAAAG), English Learner (EL/ESL/ELL) & Bilingual Education Programs (EDAJAGAB)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Special education services
• Career technical education
• Early childhood programs
• Virtual learning programs

Headquarters

HQ city

New Iberia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State and Federal Education Funding: Public school district funded primarily through Louisiana state education funding (Minimum Foundation Program) and federal education grants including Title I, IDEA, and other federally funded programs for specific educational initiatives and support services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Iberia Parish School District delivers tuition-free K-12 public education to more than 10,000 students across Iberia Parish, Louisiana, operating 24 schools that provide academic instruction, special education, career and technical education, early childhood programs, and student support services. Offerings include the French Immersion bilingual program, i-VEER vocational transition program for students with disabilities, the Iberia Virtual Program for online learning, and the Iberia Parish Career Center for career pathways.

Product overview

Iberia Parish School District operates a K-12 public education system serving approximately 24 schools with over 10,000 students and 800 teachers. The district utilizes an integrated technology ecosystem including ParentSquare for family communication, JCampus as the core student information system, and the Student Progress Center as the parent/student portal for academic tracking. Additional platforms include Frontline Absence Management for HR operations, Vector Training (SafeSchools) for employee safety training, Incident IQ for IT support ticketing, GoSignMeUp for professional development registration, and the Cook Center for mental health resources. The district also offers specialized programs including the Iberia Virtual Program for online learning, the Iberia Parish Career Center for vocational training across multiple pathways, the French Immersion Program for bilingual education, and the i-VEER vocational transition program for students with disabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Public Education Tuition-free K-12 academic instruction delivered across 24 schools (5 high schools, 3 middle schools, 14 elementary schools, alternative education center, and career center) serving more than 10,000 students and over 800 teachers in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. Aligned with Louisiana Student Standards and LEAP assessments.
• Special Education Services Specialized educational services for students with disabilities and special needs, including adapted physical education, gifted and talented programs, hearing impaired services, occupational and physical therapy, speech therapy, visually impaired programs, homebound services, and pupil appraisal services.
• Career and Technical Education (Jump Start Pathways) Vocational and technical education programs offering career pathways and industry credentials in Business Management, Health Occupations, Family and Consumer Science, Technology, and Trade and Industry. Delivered through the Iberia Parish Career Center in partnership with high schools, post-secondary institutions, and industry partners.
• Early Childhood Programs Act 3 compliant pre-kindergarten programs and early childhood community network services for families with children from birth through pre-kindergarten age. Includes application process support and access to financial resources for child care, Head Start, and public pre-K.
• French Immersion Program Bilingual instruction program integrating French language learning with cultural enrichment, offered as a specialized educational track within the district's K-12 schools.
• i-VEER Vocational Transition Program Vocational, Education & Employment Readiness program assisting students with disabilities in transitioning from school to the workforce. Part of the district's special education offerings.
• Iberia Virtual Program Full-time online/virtual education program providing flexibility for students who need alternative learning arrangements within the Iberia Parish School District.
• Alternative Center for Education Alternative education setting providing different educational approaches for students who require non-traditional instructional environments within the district.
• Child Nutrition Program School meal program providing breakfast and lunch to students, participating in Community Eligibility Provision for free meals. Includes summer feeding programs (SUN Bucks) and Smart Snacks compliance.
• Cook Center Mental Health Resources Mental health support platform offered through partnership with the Cook Center for Human Connection, providing parent coaching, mental health webinars, and resources on topics including anxiety, depression, bullying, ADHD, and parenting strategies for families and students.
• Title I Parent Center Parental involvement center providing resources, workshops, and support for family engagement in education, including Title I Parent Handbook, parental advisory council, right-to-know information, and educational websites.
• Student Transportation Services District-wide school bus transportation services serving K-12 students across Iberia Parish, with route information, bus forms, and bus updates communicated via Facebook.

Quantifiable outcome

• 86% Average Graduation Rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Louisiana Workforce CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to help prepare students for the workforce and find suitable career paths. The Louisiana Workforce Commission provides Youth Works program, LA Star Jobs, and My Life My Way resources to help students with job applications, resumes, youth labor laws, and career exploration.
• Cook Center for Human ConnectioncoreTechnology or IntegrationThe Cook Center for Human Connection partners with schools to provide mental health support and resources for families. Through Parentguidance.org, parents receive free resources including therapist-created courses, professional support, and a community of parents helping each other.
• Vector SolutionssupportingTechnology or IntegrationVector Training K-12 Edition training platform provided to district employees for maintaining safe learning environments. Brad Judice serves as district coordinator for the training program.
• Louisiana Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict operates under Louisiana state education standards and participates in state programs including Jump Start career and technical education pathways, LEAP assessments, and various state-funded educational initiatives.
• Post-Secondary InstitutionssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Iberia Parish Career Center has partnerships between high schools, post-secondary institutions, and industry to provide career pathways and educational opportunities for students.
• ParchmentsupportingTechnology or IntegrationLouisiana Department of Education partnership with Parchment for electronic transcript exchange and education verification services. Students and alumni can request transcripts and send them electronically to institutions, organizations, or individuals.
• Local Industry PartnerssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partnerships supporting the Iberia Parish Career Center and Jump Start career and technical education programs, providing students with workforce readiness training and potential employment pathways.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Lafayette Parish School System: Adjacent Acadiana-region Louisiana public K-12 district serving Lafayette Parish. Comparable as a similarly-sized public school district operating elementary, middle, and high schools under the same state funding framework and accountability standards.
• Calcasieu Parish School District: Southwest Louisiana public K-12 district with a comparable mid-sized footprint. Comparable in operating a multi-school district under Louisiana Department of Education accountability, Jump Start pathways, and federal compliance requirements.
• Bossier Parish School District: Northwest Louisiana public K-12 district adjacent to Caddo Parish. Comparable as a Louisiana public K-12 system operating under the same state assessment, MFP funding, and Jump Start CTE pathways.
• East Baton Rouge Parish School System: Larger Louisiana urban-adjacent public K-12 district based in Baton Rouge. Comparable as a Louisiana public K-12 operator but at materially larger scale, with similar state accountability, federal compliance, and CTE pathway structures.
• Caddo Parish School District: Northwest Louisiana public K-12 district serving the Shreveport area. Comparable as a multi-school Louisiana public district operating under the same accountability and federal compliance regime.
• Jefferson Parish Public School System: Larger Louisiana public K-12 district in the Greater New Orleans region. Comparable as a Louisiana public K-12 operator under the same state assessment and funding frameworks, though at significantly greater scale and urban density.
• St. Martin Parish School District: Neighboring Louisiana public K-12 district in the Acadiana region. Comparable in serving a similarly sized rural/semi-rural parish with comparable Louisiana state assessment, MFP funding, and CTE pathway structures.
• St. Mary Parish School District: Neighboring Louisiana public K-12 district serving St. Mary Parish. Comparable in scale, federal funding exposure (Title I/IDEA), and reliance on coastal Louisiana industry-linked population base.
• Vermilion Parish School District: Adjacent south-central Louisiana public K-12 district. Directly comparable as a smaller parish district operating under Louisiana MFP funding, Jump Start CTE, and LEAP assessments with overlapping regional demographics.
• Acadia Parish School District: Acadiana-region Louisiana public K-12 district of comparable scale to Iberia Parish. Directly comparable in size, rural-parish demographics, Jump Start CTE participation, and reliance on MFP and federal grant funding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/iberiaschools

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries25 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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