Leavenworth School District

What Leavenworth School District does

Leavenworth Unified School District #453 (USD 453) is a public K-12 school district headquartered at 200 N 4th Street in Leavenworth, Kansas, governed by a seven-member elected Board of Education. The district operates eight schools spanning Pre-K through grade 12: four elementary schools (Anthony, David Brewer, Henry Leavenworth, Earl Lawson Early Education Center), one intermediate/middle school configuration (Third Avenue School, Richard Warren Middle School), Leavenworth High School, and Leavenworth Virtual School. It serves approximately 3,500 students with 417+ faculty and staff, including a notable concentration of military-connected families from adjacent Fort Leavenworth, for whom the district holds Purple Star School designation.

The district's core technology stack centers on PowerSchool as the student information system and enrollment platform, with ParentSquare providing multi-channel family communications (email, text, phone, app). Supporting platforms include Nutrislice for meal menus, RevTrak for online payments, SchoolCare (CareDox) for student health records, Frontline for substitute teacher placement, and Google Workspace for staff collaboration. An AlwaysOn AI chatbot is deployed on the district website for 24/7 multilingual inquiry assistance. Finalsite powers the district's web presence. Strategic operational partnerships include Chartwells K12 for foodservice, YMCA for Y Club Academy before/after care, Easton Bus Service for transportation, and Backpack Buddies/Harvesters for weekend food security.

USD 453 is funded through a combination of Kansas state per-pupil funding (with the favorable higher-of-two-years enrollment provision), federal Title I–IV grants, local property tax revenue, and USDA Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) reimbursements for the universal free breakfast and lunch program serving all Pre-K through 12th grade students. The district also generates minor ancillary revenue from adult summer meals ($5.25/meal), substitute teacher placements ($150/day standard, $175+/day long-term), and supplementary meal purchases via RevTrak. The customer base comprises resident families within district boundaries, military families from Fort Leavenworth receiving priority enrollment, students experiencing homelessness under McKinney-Vento protections, English learners served by Title III programs, and special education/gifted students under IDEA.

Name

Leavenworth School District

Legal name

Leavenworth Unified School District #453

Website

https://usd453.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

USD 453 is a public K-12 school district in Leavenworth, Kansas operating eight schools (Pre-K through 12th grade, including virtual) for approximately 3,500 students, with notable focus on Fort Leavenworth military families and universal free meals via USDA CEP.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

IEP/504 Planning, Case Management & Compliance (EDAJAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Head Start & Public Pre-K Programs (EDACABAK), Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH), School Feeding & Child Nutrition Programs (BPADAJAD), Food Services Administration (Meal Eligibility, POS, Nutrition Compliance) (EDAJAHAJ), Specialized Instruction & Resource Support (Inclusion, Pull-Out, Co-Teaching) (EDAJAKAC)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Early childhood education
• School nutrition programs
• Special education services
• Before and after school care

Headquarters

HQ city

Leavenworth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State Education Funding: Per-pupil state funding based on enrollment figures. Kansas law allows districts to receive funding based on either of the two previous years' enrollments (whichever is higher)
2. Federal Title Programs: Title I (high poverty school support), Title II (teacher quality), Title III (English learner support), Title IV (student support and academic enrichment). Annual federal grants allocated based on eligibility criteria
3. Property Tax Revenue: Local property tax revenue for school operations and facilities
4. Community Eligibility Provision (CEP): USDA program providing free meals to all students. District receives federal reimbursement for meals served based on claiming percentages

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Leavenworth USD 453 operates a public K-12 education system serving students from Pre-K through 12th grade across eight schools in Leavenworth, Kansas. The district delivers core instructional programs, the Child Nutrition Program offering universal free breakfast and lunch under the USDA Community Eligibility Provision, Special Education and gifted services, the Parents as Teachers home visitation program, YMCA Y Club before/after school care, and Leavenworth Virtual School for online learners. Enrollment and family communication are managed through the PowerSchool student information system and ParentSquare platform.

Product overview

Leavenworth USD 453 is a public school district operating as a unified platform providing education services through multiple schools and digital tools. The district's core technology stack centers on PowerSchool for student information management and enrollment, combined with ParentSquare for family communications. Supporting services include the Child Nutrition Program (offering universal free meals under CEP), Y Club Academy before/after school care, Parents as Teachers early childhood program, Backpack Buddies food security initiative, and Leavenworth Virtual School for online education. The district serves military families with Purple Star designation and operates an AlwaysOn AI chatbot for website assistance. The portfolio spans elementary schools (Anthony, David Brewer, Earl Lawson Early Education Center, Henry Leavenworth), intermediate/middle schools (Leavenworth Intermediate for grades 5-6, Richard Warren Middle School for grades 7-8), Leavenworth High School, and the virtual school option.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PowerSchool Enrollment System Online enrollment and student information platform for K-12 students, supporting new student pre-registration, returning student verification, grade tracking, attendance monitoring, and school communications. Designed for parents/guardians enrolling students in USD 453 schools.
• ParentSquare School-family communication platform providing email, text, phone call, and app notifications with multi-language support, digest or instant delivery options, and two-way messaging between USD 453 and families.
• Child Nutrition Program (Community Eligibility Provision) District-wide food service program providing one free breakfast and one free lunch daily to all Pre-K through 12th grade students, operated with Chartwells K12 and managed via Nutrislice and RevTrak. Additional meals and à la carte items available for purchase.
• YMCA Y Club Academy Before and after school care program for grades K-4 offered in partnership with the YMCA, focused on health, social growth, homework support, and academic enhancement in a state-licensed environment located at district school sites.
• Parents as Teachers Program Blue Ribbon Affiliate home visitation and parent education program serving families from prenatal through kindergarten with personal visits, playgroups, developmental screenings, and community resource connections, jointly serving Leavenworth USD 453 and Fort Leavenworth USD 207.
• Leavenworth Virtual School Full-time district virtual school offering online education for K-12 students requiring flexible or remote learning options as part of USD 453's portfolio of schools.
• Backpack Buddies Weekend Food Program Weekend food program providing qualifying Pre-K through 3rd grade students with shelf-stable food items at no cost to school, child, or family, operated in partnership with Leavenworth Backpack Buddies and Harvesters.
• AlwaysOn Chatbot AI-powered chatbot embedded on the district website providing 24/7 assistance for school-related inquiries with multi-language support.
• Mental Health Intervention Program District-provided mental health support services supporting student well-being and emotional health.
• Student Transportation Services Contracted student transportation service operated in partnership with Easton Bus Service using the EZRouting system, following the Kansas transportation funding formula for students residing more than 2.5 miles from school. Free transportation is also provided for Fort Leavenworth military high school students in grades 10-12, with grade 9 at reduced fee.
• JROTC Program JROTC program at Leavenworth High School that has brought home national championships in multiple years, providing military-style leadership, citizenship, and physical fitness education.
• Special Education and Gifted Services District Special Education Department services for developmental, learning, and intellectual disabilities, emotional disturbances, physical, health, visual, hearing, speech, and language impairments, autism spectrum, and gifted programs, coordinated through IEP teams.
• McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Services Federal compliance program providing immediate enrollment without documentation requirements, free meals, transportation to school of origin, school supplies, tutoring, and referrals for clothing, food, and housing assistance to children and youth experiencing homelessness within district boundaries.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,000,000 food items distributed to students through Backpack Buddies program
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Chartwells K12coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFoodservice partner providing meals to students. Chartwells operates the district's food service program using fresh, nutritious, minimally processed and locally sourced ingredients. Menus available through Nutrislice platform.
• Leavenworth Backpack BuddiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit volunteer program providing qualifying Pre-K through 3rd grade students with weekend food supplies. Over 2,000,000 food items distributed over 17 years. No cost to school, child, or family.
• Harvesters - The Community Food NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood bank partner providing food items for the Backpack Buddies program. Partnership brings regional food bank resources to local school nutrition initiative.
• Easton Bus ServicecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContracted bus service providing student transportation. District follows Kansas transportation funding formula providing bussing for students living more than 2.5 miles from school.
• YMCAmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYMCA Y Club Academy provides before and after school care for grades K-4. State-licensed program with focus on health, social growth, homework support and academic enhancement. Located at school sites.
• Fort Leavenworth Army Community ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFort Leavenworth provides School Support Services including transportation for high school students (10-12 at no cost, 9th grade for fee), School Liaison Officer support, and resources for transitioning military families.
• Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission (MIC3)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterstate Compact adopted by Kansas in 2008 easing educational transitions for military families. Covers enrollment, placement, attendance, eligibility, and graduation requirements.
• Kansas State Department of EducationcoreOthersOversees KESA accreditation, teacher licensure, Kansas Learning Standards, and accountability reporting. Partner for state testing and report cards.
• Kansas City Kansas Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher education partner with advertising presence on district website. Potential for dual enrollment and college credit programs.
• Leavenworth Atchison Child Advocacy CentermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity resource for parents on body safety conversations with children. Provides guidance on navigating disclosures and reporting to law enforcement. Reachable at 913-651-6440.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Olathe Public Schools USD 233: Mid-sized Kansas public school district operating comprehensive Pre-K through 12 grade programs with Title-funded services and nutrition programs. Comparable governance model under Kansas State Department of Education.
• Kansas City Kansas Public Schools USD 500: Larger urban Kansas public school district operating under identical state funding and accountability frameworks. Provides a comparable operating model with Title-funded programs, CEP-style nutrition initiatives, and similar special education governance.
• Lansing Unified School District 469: Adjacent Leavenworth County school district serving a similar suburban/rural Kansas demographic with comparable Pre-K through 12 grade operations and Title program participation. Operates as a direct geographic competitor for open enrollment students.
• Lawrence Public Schools USD 497: Kansas public school district operating under identical state per-pupil funding formula and KESA accreditation framework. Comparable Pre-K through 12 grade span with Title-funded special education and English Learner services.
• Tonganoxie Unified School District 464: Neighboring Kansas school district operating Pre-K through 12 public schools in Leavenworth County. Comparable in scale and student demographics, competing in the same open-enrollment market and federal Title funding pool.
• Fort Leavenworth Unified School District 207: Neighboring Kansas school district serving Fort Leavenworth military families, with which USD 453 coordinates directly through the Parents as Teachers program and shared military-family services. Operates within the same Kansas public-school regulatory environment with comparable Title program funding.
• Shawnee Mission School District USD 512: Large Johnson County Kansas school district with comprehensive Pre-K through 12 operations. Operates under the same Kansas Department of Education oversight and federal Title programs, with a comparable technology and communication infrastructure stack.
• Basehor-Linwood Unified School District 458: Neighboring Kansas school district in Leavenworth County with similar size and grade span. Competes for nonresident enrollment and operates under identical Kansas funding and accountability frameworks (KESA, KSDE oversight).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/PeteTweets453
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@LeavenworthUSD453
• Facebookfacebook.com/LeavenworthUSD453

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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