North Stonington School District

What North Stonington School District does

Stonington Public Schools (referred to in some filings as North Stonington School District) is a Connecticut public K-12 school district serving approximately 2,000 students across the communities of Stonington, Pawcatuck, Lord's Point, Wequetequock, and parts of Mystic and Old Mystic. The district operates four schools: Deans Mill School and West Vine Street School (each serving preK-5), Stonington Middle School (grades 6-8), and Stonington High School (grades 9-12, with 1,637 enrolled students cited). Stonington High School reports a 99% graduation rate and 87% college enrollment rate. The district provides an integrated set of support services — Food Services, Special Services (IEPs, Section 504, Child Find), Health Services (including School-Based Health Centers operated in partnership with Child & Family Agency), Technology Services (with a 1:1 Chromebook program), and Student Transportation (via First Student contract) — plus the fee-based Anchor Club Enrichment (ACE) before/after care program. Recognized awards include the 2024 CT School of Distinction for High Performance & High Growth (Deans Mill), 2024 US News & World Report Best Elementary ranking #15 in CT (Deans Mill), 2023 CAS Elementary School of the Year (West Vine Street), and College Board AP District Honor Roll placement for Stonington High School.

The district's technology stack is a typical K-12 SaaS architecture rather than a proprietary platform. Core systems include PowerSchool (student information system, gradebook, parent portal), ParentSquare (family communication with mobile app on iOS/Android), Incident IQ (IT ticketing and facility event booking), LearnPlatform (EdTech library management), Frontline Education (HR/applicant tracking/absence management), SafeSchools (compliance training), SchoolStatus Boost (teacher evaluation), CT-SEDS (special education data system with parent portal), and Meal Magic Family Portal (food service payments). Identity is federated through Google Sign-In, Microsoft 365 SSO, and Okta for payroll. The district's competitive identity rests on community partnerships with Mystic Seaport, Electric Boat, and Mystic Aquarium (internship pipelines and field learning), strong arts programming, and a small-class-size model (average class size 17 at Deans Mill).

Stonington Public Schools is a government state entity with no parent company or subsidiaries. It is governed by an elected Board of Education (Chair: Farouk Rajab; Secretary: Kevin Agnello; plus five additional members and a student government representative) and led by Acting Superintendent Timothy Smith, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Kristie Bourdoulous, and a director-level team spanning Finance, Operations, Technology, Special Services, Food Services, and Health Services. Funding is derived from local property taxes, state education aid, and federal programs; revenue is not publicly disclosed. The only direct tuition revenue is the ACE before/after care program (Care 4 Kids subsidy accepted). The district maintains regulatory compliance with FERPA, HIPAA, IDEA, McKinney-Vento, Section 504, Title II, and WCAG 2.0-2.1 A/AA.

Name

North Stonington School District

Legal name

Stonington Public Schools

Website

https://stoningtonschools.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Stonington Public Schools is a Connecticut K-12 public school district operating four schools (preK-5, 6-8, 9-12) serving about 2,000 students in Stonington, Pawcatuck, and surrounding communities, funded by local and state education revenue.

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 industry

Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Elementary secondary education
• Special education services
• School transportation services
• Before after school care

Headquarters

HQ city

North Stonington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Stonington Public Schools operates a public K-12 school district in Connecticut comprising four schools (two elementary, one middle, one high school) serving approximately 2,000 students in Stonington, Pawcatuck, and surrounding communities. The district delivers classroom instruction, special education, food services, student transportation, health services, before/after school care, and family engagement programs. Educational services are tuition-free for resident students, funded primarily through local property taxes and state/federal education aid.

Product overview

Stonington Public Schools is a public school district operating four schools serving approximately 1,637-2,000 students in Stonington, Pawcatuck, and surrounding Connecticut communities. The district operates as a unified educational platform consisting of two elementary schools (Deans Mill School and West Vine Street School serving preK-5), one middle school (Stonington Middle School, grades 6-8), and one high school (Stonington High School, grades 9-12). The district provides integrated support services including Food Services, Technology Services (with 1:1 Chromebook program), Special Services (special education, Section 504, preschool programs), Health Services, and Student Transportation. Additional offerings include the Anchor Club Enrichment (ACE) before/after school program, School Based Health Centers in partnership with Child & Family Agency, and ParentSquare communication platform for family engagement. The district maintains community partnerships with Mystic Seaport, Electric Boat, and Mystic Aquarium for enhanced student learning opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ACE (Anchor Club Enrichment) Program: Before and after school enrichment program at West Vine Street School serving Kindergarten-5th grade students
• School-Based Health Center
• Stonington Education Fund

Products and services

• Stonington High School
• Stonington Middle School
• Deans Mill School
• West Vine Street School
• Anchor Club Enrichment (ACE) Program
• School-Based Health Center
• Food Services Program
• Special Education Services
• Health Services Department
• Student Transportation Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% graduation rate at Stonington High School
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mystic SeaportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership providing enhanced student learning experiences through museum visits, educational programs, and internship opportunities for Stonington students.
• Electric BoatcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership providing internship opportunities and real-world learning experiences for students interested in engineering and technical careers.
• Mystic AquariumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership enhancing student learning through aquarium programs, field trips, and internship opportunities for students.
• Stonington Education FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 1995, the SEF has granted over $375,000 to benefit Stonington Public Schools students. Raised over $6,000 at trivia night in April 2026. Supports Blue Monday concert series funding music education.
• Child & Family AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing School-Based Health Centers at West Vine Street School and Stonington High School, offering medical appointments and health services for students.
• First Student Bus CompanyminorOthersBus transportation services provider for student transportation to and from school.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• New London Public Schools: Connecticut public school district in the same region of southeastern CT, though serving a more urban, higher-need population. Comparable on CT K-12 regulatory framework and state funding mechanisms.
• Westerly Public Schools: Neighboring Rhode Island public school district serving a comparable coastal New England community just across the CT border. Directly comparable demographically and operationally, though in a different state funding system.

Direct peers

• Waterford Public Schools: Connecticut public school district of similar coastal character serving ~2,000 students. Directly comparable on enrollment scale, community type, and Connecticut K-12 operating context.
• Old Saybrook Public Schools: Small Connecticut public school district serving a similar-sized shoreline community. Comparable scale (~1,000-1,500 students), CT shoreline demographics, and suburban K-12 operating model.
• Groton Public Schools: Adjacent Connecticut public school district serving a similar coastal/suburban community with comparable K-12 enrollment scale and a similar mix of military-family and suburban student demographics. Directly comparable on geography, governance, and operational footprint.
• Montville Public Schools: Connecticut public school district of comparable enrollment scale serving a similar southeastern Connecticut community. Comparable size, demographics, and suburban-rural K-12 operating model.
• East Lyme Public Schools: Connecticut public school district of similar size (~1,600-2,000 students) serving a coastal community along the I-95 corridor. Comparable in scale, demographic profile, and suburban K-12 operating model.
• Ledyard Public Schools: Nearby Connecticut public school district of similar student population size serving the Gales Ferry/Ledyard area. Comparable suburban K-12 footprint with similar per-pupil economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCFXjoLyIU1KT9YnO3SQSryQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/SPSFoodServices
• LinkedInparentsquare.com/districts/633
• Instagraminstagram.com/spsfoodservices

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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