Lapeer Community Schools

What Lapeer Community Schools does

Lapeer Community Schools (LCS) is a public K-12 local education agency operated under Michigan state law, headquartered in Lapeer, Michigan. Founded in 1873, the district serves students from Early Fives / Kindergarten through 12th grade across 12 school buildings — four elementary schools (Lynch, Murphy, Schickler, Turrill), two middle school campuses (Rolland-Warner 5-6, Zemmer 7-8), one traditional high school (Lapeer High), the Center for Innovation alternative high school, the Lapeer Virtual Partnership online program, and the Kids & Company Preschool & Childcare center. Roughly 4,000+ students participate in the district's dining services program, indicating a substantial enrolled student base. The district competes in MHSAA Class A athletics under the 'Lightning' brand and operates an annual calendar plus a year-round calendar track.

The district runs on a stack of integrated third-party EdTech platforms rather than proprietary technology: PowerSchool serves as the student information system, Illuminate and NWEA for assessments, EdPlan for special education IEP management, Frontline Education for professional growth and absence management, e-FinancePLUS and Employee Access Center for finance and HR, and Nutri-Slice/Webtrition for digital menu management. Communication is handled via School Messenger, Smore newsletters, and Thrillshare, while the district website is built on Apptegy. Parents and students access data through PowerSchool Parent Portal and dedicated iOS/Android mobile apps. The district complies with WCAG 2.0 AA accessibility, Title IX, and USDA Civil Rights standards, and maintains ALICE active-shooter and Stop the Bleed safety training.

LCS is funded through Michigan's per-pupil foundation allowance, federal Title programs, categorical special education funding, and local property tax revenue authorized through voter-approved bond issues and operating millages — most recently a 2022 bond for facility improvements. Transaction-based revenue streams include pay-to-participate athletic fees, athletic ticket sales via GoFan, and tuition for Kids & Company Preschool and out-of-district Schools of Choice enrollment under Michigan's inter-district choice program. The district is governed by a seven-member elected Board of Education and has no private ownership or parent company.

Name

Lapeer Community Schools

Legal name

Lapeer Community Schools

Website

https://lapeerschools.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1873

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Lapeer Community Schools is a public K-12 local education agency in Lapeer County, Michigan, serving students from preschool through 12th grade across 12 school buildings and a virtual program. The district is funded through state per-pupil allowances, federal grants, and local property taxes, operating under Michigan Schools of Choice.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE), Full-Day Childcare Centers (EDACAAAA), Full-Time Virtual K–12 Schools (Statewide/Cyber Charters & District Programs) (EDAJADAA)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Special education services
• Preschool childcare
• High school athletics
• School nutrition programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Lapeer

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: State and federal education funding distributed through per-pupil foundation allowances, federal Title programs (Title I, IDEA), state categorical funding for special education, and nutrition program reimbursements (National School Lunch/Breakfast Program)
2. Local Property Tax Revenue: Local school district funding from property taxes voted through bond issues and millages (e.g., 2022 bond for facility improvements)
3. Athletic Program Revenue: Revenue from athletic ticket sales through GoFan platform, pay-to-participate fees for extracurricular activities
4. Student Meal Programs: Meal payments from families not qualifying for free/reduced meals; more than 4,000 students participate in dining services program supported by National School Lunch Program

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Lapeer Community Schools operates a public K-12 school district delivering traditional and year-round educational programs across 12 school buildings in Lapeer, Michigan, serving students from preschool through 12th grade. The district supplements classroom instruction with special education services, athletic and extracurricular programs, dining services, and virtual learning.

Product overview

Lapeer Community Schools is a traditional public school district offering a comprehensive K-12 educational program across multiple campuses. The district operates as a unified platform of educational services, with the core K-12 instruction supplemented by specialized programs including Lapeer Virtual Partnership (online learning), the Center for Innovation (alternative education), and Kids & Company Preschool & Childcare (early childhood). Additional services encompass Lapeer Lightning Athletics (competitive sports), Special Education Services (14 disability categories), STEM Programs, Extra-Curricular Activities, and Dining Services. The district utilizes integrated technology platforms including PowerSchool (student information), Illuminate (assessments), and Nutri-Slice (meal menus) to support educational operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lapeer Virtual Partnership: Online/virtual learning program offered by the district
• Kids & Company Preschool & Childcare
• Center for Innovation (CFI)
• Lapeer Community High School

Products and services

• K-12 Public Education Program
• Lapeer Virtual Partnership

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 4,000 students participate in district's Dining Services program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ChartwellscoreOthersFood service management company operating district dining services. Provides meals to more than 4,000 students, supporting National School Lunch Program and USDA nutrition standards. Implementing transition to digital menus for 2026-27 school year.
• MESSA (Michigan Education Special Services Association)coreOthersProvides health care plans, prescription drug resources, and benefits administration for district employees. Multiple plan options including HSA-compatible plans.
• TSACG (Trusted Senior Advisors Group)coreOthers403(b) retirement plan administrator providing retirement investment options for district employees.
• Ok2SaycoreOthersStatewide Michigan student safety program allowing confidential reporting of tips on criminal activities, suicide threats, bullying, drugs, threats, cyberbullying, sexual assault, self-harm, and child abuse.
• ALICE Training InstitutecoreOthersProvides ALICE active shooter response protocols training. All district staff have been trained in ALICE protocols as part of comprehensive school safety approach.
• Stop the BleedcoreOthersNational hemorrhage control education program. All district staff trained in Stop the Bleed procedures as part of safety protocols.
• 988 Suicide & Crisis LifelinecoreOthersNational crisis helpline (call or text 988) promoted as resource for students and families experiencing mental health crises.
• GoFancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDigital ticketing platform for athletic events. LCS athletic tickets sold through gofan.co/app/school/MI10001.
• PaySchools CentralcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline payment platform for student meal accounts, fees, and activity payments. Parent portal for managing student accounts and auto-replenishment.
• EduStaffcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStaffing service for substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, substitute secretaries. Applications processed through edustaff.org.
• Compass Group CareersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFood service substitute positions managed through compassgroupcareers.com.
• Mid-Michigan Area Public Schools (MMAPS) ConsortiumcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConsortium for teaching and administrative position applications. Includes Lapeer Community Schools as member district.
• Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA)coreOthersGoverning body for high school athletics. LCS participates in Class A competitions across 14+ athletic programs.
• LCISD (Lapeer County Intermediate School District)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with county intermediate school district for special education programs, mental health services, LCISD PAC newsletters, and coordination of services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and vision/hearing services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Oxford Community Schools: Public K-12 district in northern Oakland County, Michigan, with a similar enrollment profile and traditional + alternative programming. Superintendent Matt Wandrie previously taught at Oxford, and the district shares demographic and operational characteristics with LCS.
• Waterford School District: Public K-12 district in Oakland County, Michigan. Matt Wandrie served as assistant principal and athletic director at Waterford Kettering High School, and the district shares suburban Michigan operating characteristics with LCS.
• Holly Area Schools: Public K-12 district in Oakland/Genesee counties, Michigan, with overlapping attendance area and similar program offerings. Superintendent Matt Wandrie previously taught at Holly Area Schools.
• Fenton Area Public Schools: Public K-12 district serving the southern Genesee/northern Livingston county area, with similar suburban enrollment and traditional + alternative program mix as Lapeer Community Schools.
• Grand Blanc Community Schools: Public K-12 district in Genesee County, Michigan, of broadly similar scale. Operates comparable athletics, technology, and special education programs under the same state foundation allowance framework.
• Clarkston Community Schools: Public K-12 district in Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, serving a comparable suburban/rural mix of students with similar athletics, technology, and school-of-choice programs. Closely comparable in scale and operating model to Lapeer Community Schools.
• Davison Community Schools: Public K-12 district in Genesee County, Michigan, serving a comparable suburban/exurban student population. Similar MHSAA athletic classification and per-pupil funding dynamics as Lapeer Community Schools.
• Flushing Community Schools: Public K-12 district in Genesee County, Michigan, comparable in size and program scope. Operates under the same Michigan school funding, accountability, and MHSAA frameworks as LCS.
• Imlay City Schools: Adjacent public K-12 district located in Lapeer County, operating with a similar rural/small-town footprint and shared county intermediate school district partnerships. Brian Badder (LCS Director of Operations) spent his prior career at Imlay City Schools, underscoring operational comparability.

Regional players

• Genesee Intermediate School District: Regional intermediate school district providing special education, career-technical, and shared administrative services to K-12 districts in Genesee County. LCISD partners similarly with LCS for special education and mental health services, making it a comparable regional service body.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lapeerschools
• YouTubeyoutube.com/lapeerschools
• Facebookfacebook.com/lapeerschools
• Instagraminstagram.com/lapeercommunityschools

Compliance1 record

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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