What Harris Education Solutions does

Harris Education Solutions (HES) is a US K-12 education technology company operating as a division of Harris Computer Corporation, headquartered in Niagara Falls, New York. The company provides a web-based, cloud-hosted suite of software serving approximately 1,498 school districts, 327,153 educators, and 3,598,484 students across the United States. The platform is organized around three pillars — powerful software, personalized partnership, and proven impact — with eleven core products plus an associated content service spanning Student Information Systems (Realtime), assessment and personalized practice (Castle Learning, Tango Software, goedustar), performance management and analytics (eDoctrina), data dashboards and MTSS tracking (edInsight), classroom walkthroughs and teacher evaluation (eWalk), and ancillary K-12 solutions (AIM, Classmate, iPASS, ProSoft), supplemented by the Cornerstone Content curated assessment service.

The underlying technology stack consists of web-based applications hosted in secure data centers with TLS encryption for data in transit and AES-256 encryption for data at rest, and integrates with Google Classroom, Schoology, and Canvas LMS platforms. Products are designed to interoperate as an integrated ecosystem rather than standalone point tools, and the company maintains FERPA-compliant operations with annual staff training, BBB accreditation, and a cybersecurity trust center. The platform addresses chronic absenteeism, science of reading, MTSS implementation, accountability and teacher evaluation, SEL, curriculum development, professional development, and unified data analytics.

HES generates revenue primarily through recurring software licensing and subscriptions (annual or multi-year site licenses or per-seat access to its suite), supplemented by professional services including onboarding, coaching, training, and consulting. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with engagement initiated through a "Schedule a Demo" CTA and a direct enterprise field sales team led by a Senior Director of Sales and Marketing. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales with the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative channel partnership (announced April 2026) and indirect LMS marketplace integrations. Target buyers are district administrators, building administrators, and teachers at US K-12 public school districts and charter schools.

Name

Harris Education Solutions

Legal name

Harris Education Solutions

Website

https://harriseducationsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Harris Education Solutions, a division of Harris Computer Corporation, provides cloud-based K-12 software spanning assessment, SIS, MTSS, classroom walkthroughs, and analytics to roughly 1,498 US school districts, 327,000 educators, and 3.6 million students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Education Software

NAICS

Educational Support Services (6117), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Assessment, Testing & Analytics Platforms (Formative/Summative) (EDAJAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Behavior, Discipline, PBIS/MTSS & Intervention Tracking (EDAFAEAJ), K–12 SIS & District Administration Platforms (EDAFAEAA), Intervention & Differentiated Instruction (Tiered Supports) (EDAJAFAE), Curriculum, Lesson Planning & Instructional Content Platforms (EDAJAMAD)

Keywords

• K-12 education software
• Student information systems
• Classroom assessment platforms
• MTSS data analytics
• Teacher evaluation tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Niagara Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Software Licensing and Subscriptions: Harris Education Solutions generates revenue through the sale of annual or multi-year software licenses and subscriptions to its suite of K-12 education software products, including Castle Learning, edInsight, eDoctrina, eWalk, Realtime, Tango Software, and others. Districts purchase site licenses or per-seat access to the platforms for use by administrators, teachers, and students.
2. Professional Services: The company offers onboarding, coaching, training, and consulting services to support implementation and effective use of its software. These services are delivered as part of the customer partnership model and represent an additional revenue stream alongside software licensing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Harris Education Solutions provides a web-based K-12 education software suite for U.S. school districts, including Student Information Systems (Realtime), assessment and personalized practice (Castle Learning), performance management (eDoctrina), data analytics and MTSS dashboards (edInsight), classroom walkthroughs (eWalk), and assessment/analytics (Tango). The company also delivers onboarding, coaching, training, and consulting services alongside its software to support district-wide implementation.

Product overview

Harris Education Solutions (HES) provides a multi-product platform ecosystem for K-12 education comprising eleven core software products plus an associated content service. The portfolio includes: Castle Learning (K-12 assessment and personalized practice with 170,000+ question bank); eDoctrina (performance management, assessment, and analytics with Educator Suite and Accountability Suite modules); edInsight (comprehensive data dashboard and MTSS tracking); eWalk (classroom walkthroughs and teacher evaluation); Realtime (Student Information System with HIB reporting); Tango Software (student assessment and data analytics); and AIM, Classmate, goedustar, iPASS, and ProSoft (additional K-12 solutions). Cornerstone Content is a companion service providing premade curated assessments that integrate with Castle Learning and eDoctrina. Solutions address Chronic Absenteeism, Science of Reading, Student Assessment and Goals, Personalized Learning and Practice, MTSS, Social Emotional Learning, Curriculum Development, Accountability, Professional Development, and Data Analytics. The platform serves District Administrators, Building Administrators, Teachers, Staff, Parents, and Students across 1,498 school districts, 327,153 educators, and 3,598,484 students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Castle Learning K-12 assessment and personalized practice platform offering a searchable question bank of over 170,000 standards-aligned questions, with formative/summative assessments, real-time reporting, and LMS integrations with Google Classroom, Schoology, and Canvas. Targeted at teachers and students in K-12 districts.
• eDoctrina Assessment, performance management, and analytics platform providing tools for assessments, data reporting, question banks, RTI-MTSS goal tracking, PBIS, educator effectiveness, student learning objectives, and online learning. Includes the OBSeRVE Module, SLO tool, Accountability Suite, and PD30 module. Targeted at district and building administrators and teachers in K-12 districts.
• edInsight Data dashboard and analytics platform that aggregates multiple measures into color-coded dashboards to track RTI/MTSS implementation, monitor interventions, support IEP creation, and provide an Early Warning System for at-risk students. Targeted at district administrators and data coaches in K-12 districts.
• eWalk Classroom walkthrough and teacher evaluation software accessible on tablets and mobile phones, with customizable observation templates to support small- and large-scale school improvement initiatives. Targeted at building administrators and instructional coaches.
• Realtime Student Information System (SIS) that consolidates student data, attendance, grades, and administrative workflows, with built-in Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) reporting and chronic absenteeism tracking. Targeted at district and school administrative staff.
• Tango Software Student assessment, personalized practice, and data analytics software providing innovative tools for assessment creation, practice management, and analytics for K-12 districts.
• AIM K-12 software solution included in the Harris Education Solutions product portfolio targeting K-12 educational needs.
• Classmate K-12 software solution included in the Harris Education Solutions product portfolio targeting K-12 educational needs.
• goedustar K-12 software solution included in the Harris Education Solutions product portfolio for data aggregation and reporting.
• iPASS K-12 software solution included in the Harris Education Solutions product portfolio targeting K-12 educational needs.
• ProSoft K-12 software solution included in the Harris Education Solutions product portfolio targeting K-12 educational needs.
• Cornerstone Content Assessment content service that partners with districts to create premade, curated assessments aligned with curriculum goals and state exam data, integrating with Castle Learning and eDoctrina to streamline assessment creation for educators.
• Onboarding, Coaching, Training, and Consulting Services Professional services delivered alongside software to support district-wide implementation, including onboarding, coaching, training, and consulting for K-12 districts adopting Harris Education Solutions products.

Quantifiable outcome

• Improved student mastery rates from 52% to 62% in chemistry at Brooklyn Technical HS after one year of Castle Learning practice, with 1.5 million questions answered.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability2 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BuyBoard Purchasing CooperativecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 April 2026BuyBoard National Purchasing Cooperative is a cooperative formed by governmental entities (school districts, municipalities, and other governmental entities) to streamline the buying process through competitively awarded contracts. Through this partnership, BuyBoard member districts can purchase Tango and eWalk solutions from Harris Education Solutions under a fully compliant, pre-negotiated contract, reducing the time and administrative cost of issuing separate bids.
• Cornerstone ContentminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 November 2024Cornerstone Content is a collaborative service that partners with districts to create premade, curated assessments aligned with curriculum goals and state exam data. These assessments integrate with Castle Learning and eDoctrina, streamlining assessment creation for educators and providing targeted support to students.
• Baltimore City SchoolscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 November 2023Baltimore City Schools entered a three-year contract with eDoctrina (a Harris Education Solutions company) in November 2023 to implement its Core Performance Management suite, including the OBSeRVE Module, SLO tool, student goals, educator effectiveness forms, improvement plans, Assessment bundle, PD30 module, reporting and analytic tools. The system went live on September 9, 2024.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Infinite Campus: Major K-12 Student Information System vendor serving thousands of US districts. Competes directly with HES's Realtime SIS and adjacent assessment/analytics offerings.
• Illuminate Education: K-12 assessment, MTSS, and data analytics platform with strong presence in US districts. Direct overlap with Castle Learning (assessment), edInsight (MTSS), and eDoctrina (analytics).
• PowerSchool: Largest K-12 SIS and unified analytics provider in the US, offering assessment, MTSS, talent/HR, and learning platforms. Direct competitor to HES's Realtime SIS, edInsight, and eDoctrina products across district-level buyers.
• NWEA: Provider of MAP Growth assessments and a growing K-12 data and insights platform. Competes directly with HES's assessment and analytics stack for district contracts.
• Renaissance Learning: K-12 assessment and personalized learning provider (Star, Accelerated Reader, myON). Direct competitor to Castle Learning on formative assessment and personalized practice.
• iReady (Curriculum Associates): iReady Diagnostic and Personalized Instruction platform widely used in US K-12 for assessment and adaptive practice. Direct competitor to Castle Learning's adaptive practice and assessment capabilities.
• Skyward: K-12 SIS and district management software owned by Tyler Technologies. Competes with HES's Realtime SIS and adjacent analytics tools in the US K-12 market.
• Edmentum: K-12 online learning, assessment, and intervention provider (Exact Path, Study Island). Overlaps with HES's assessment, personalized practice, and intervention-tracking products.

Broad incumbents

• Frontline Education: Broad K-12 administrative software suite covering HR, absence management, professional development, and SIS. Overlaps with HES's eWalk (evaluations) and broader district workflow products.
• Tyler Technologies: Large public-sector software provider with K-12 (Skyward) and broader government ERP offerings. Indirect incumbent providing scale, capital, and cross-sell potential that pressures niche K-12 vendors like HES.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/harris-education-solutions

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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