CLYDE CISD

What CLYDE CISD does

Clyde Consolidated Independent School District (Clyde CISD) is a public K-12 school district and political subdivision of the State of Texas, operating under Texas Education Agency District #030902 in the town of Clyde, Callahan County, Texas. The district serves students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade across four campuses: Clyde Elementary (K-4), Clyde Intermediate (5-6), Clyde Junior High (7-8), and Clyde High School (9-12), with a governing seven-member elected school board and a superintendent-led administration. Its educational platform is centered on Ascender-based Parent, Student, Teacher, and Employee Portals, supplemented by a district-wide 1:1 Student Chromebook Program and a standard K-12 curriculum augmented by Career and Technical Education (CTE) across ten disciplines, Gifted and Talented programming, English as a Second Language (ESL), Dyslexia intervention, Special Education (delivered via a Shared Services Arrangement with TCEC), athletics, student nutrition, and library services.

Clyde CISD's underlying technology infrastructure is composed of integrated third-party EdTech platforms rather than proprietary systems: Eduphoria for online testing and helpdesk ticketing, ClassLink for single sign-on, ParentSquare for school-to-family communication, SchoolCafe for cafeteria payments, Frontline for HR/employee management, Applitrack for employment applications, Google Apps for Education, SchoolObjects, the TEKS Resource System, Khan Academy, and an E-Store for district fees. The district is a District of Innovation (DOI), having adopted its DOI plan in 2021 to gain local flexibility from certain Texas Education Code requirements.

The district's funding model is a public-sector hybrid. Primary revenue derives from local property taxes (M&O and likely I&S) assessed within district boundaries, state funding allocated by the Texas Education Agency based on average daily attendance and other statutory formulas, and federal grants including Title I and special education funding. Minor ancillary revenue is generated through cafeteria meal fees collected via SchoolCafe and Chromebook usage fees. There is no equity ownership, no parent company, and no public-market listing; governance is by an elected school board and the entity does not pursue commercial go-to-market activities.

Name

CLYDE CISD

Legal name

Clyde Consolidated Independent School District

Website

https://clydeisd.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Clyde Consolidated Independent School District (Clyde CISD) is a Texas public K-12 school district operating four campuses in Clyde, Texas, serving resident students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade with comprehensive academic, CTE, special education, and student support programs funded by property taxes, state aid, and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Career technical education
• Special education services
• Student nutrition programs
• School athletics programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Clyde

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Local Property Tax Revenue: Primary funding source from local property taxes assessed within the Clyde CISD boundaries
2. State Funding: Texas Education Agency state funding based on average daily attendance and other formulas
3. Federal Funding: Federal grants and programs including Title I, special education, and other federal education funding
4. Student Nutrition Services: Meal fees charged to students for breakfast and lunch programs; some meals may be free/reduced based on income

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Clyde Consolidated Independent School District is a public K-12 school district providing free, publicly funded education to students residing within its Texas boundaries. The district operates four campuses delivering core academic instruction, college preparatory programs (AP and dual credit), Career and Technical Education (CTE), special education, gifted and talented, ESL, dyslexia services, athletics, student nutrition, and library services.

Product overview

Clyde Consolidated Independent School District operates as a traditional public school district serving students in Clyde, Texas. The district offers a unified educational platform built around Ascender-based Parent and Student Portals, supplemented by a 1:1 Student Chromebook Program. The district provides comprehensive educational services including Career Technology Education (CTE) programs across ten disciplines (Robotics, Animal Science, Agriculture, Aviation, Graphic Design, Law Enforcement, Marketing, Health Sciences, Teaching, Welding), Gifted and Talented programming, English as a Second Language services, Dyslexia intervention, Special Education, Athletics, Student Nutrition, and Library Services. Technology infrastructure includes Eduphoria for testing and helpdesk, ClassLink for SSO, ParentSquare for communications, and SchoolCafe for meal services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Parent Portal Online portal for parents and guardians to view their child's academic progress, grades, attendance, and complete registration forms.
• Student Portal Online portal enabling enrolled students to monitor their own grades and attendance.
• Student Chromebook Program District-wide 1:1 Chromebook initiative providing devices to students with associated acceptable use policies and usage fees.
• Career Technology Education (CTE) Programs Vocational and career-focused educational programs including Robotics and Automation Technology, Animal Science, Agricultural Technology, Aviation Maintenance, Graphic Design, Law Enforcement, Marketing and Sales, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services, Teaching and Training, and Welding.
• Gifted and Talented Program Pull-out program for gifted and talented students in grades K-8, with pre-advanced placement, advanced placement, and dual credit options for grades 7-12.
• English as a Second Language (ESL) Program Content-based English as a Second Language program serving English language learners in the district.
• Dyslexia Services Comprehensive dyslexia identification, assessment, and intervention services including a dyslexia class, classroom accommodations, and allowable STAAR accommodations.
• Student Nutrition Services District cafeteria and meal services including breakfast and lunch programs, nutritional information, and special dietary accommodations, managed via SchoolCafe online payments.
• Athletics Program District athletic programs including schedules, coaching staff, athletic codes of conduct, and booster club support across multiple sports.
• Special Education Services Special education programs and services provided in coordination with TCEC (Texas Central Education Cooperative) as the shared services arrangement, including required postings and updates.
• Library Services School library resources and services accessible via Google Sites for district students and staff.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Texas Country Education Cooperative (TCEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTCEC serves as the shared services arrangement (SSA) for special education services, providing collaborative support for students with disabilities and special programs
• Clyde Education FoundationcoreOthersLocal education foundation that supports teachers and programs through grants and community fundraising
• Communities in SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDropout prevention and student support services providing case management and resource coordination for at-risk students

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Frontline Education: K-12 administration software vendor whose HR/employee management platform is already used by Clyde CISD. Adjacent peer — a vendor/ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor, but material to Clyde's operational cost structure.
• Texas Education Agency: State regulatory and funding body overseeing all Texas public school districts including Clyde CISD. Not a peer but a critical counterparty whose funding formulas, accountability ratings, and policy decisions directly shape the district's operating environment.
• PowerSchool: K-12 education technology vendor providing student information systems and analytics used by many Texas districts. Adjacent rather than competitive — a vendor ecosystem participant whose products could replace or supplement Clyde's Ascender/Eduphoria stack.

Regional players

• Wylie Independent School District (TX): Nearby Texas public K-12 district in the Abilene region operating under the same TEA regulatory framework. Comparable operating model (Texas public school district, property-tax funded, attendance-based state aid) but serves a different suburban catchment.
• Abilene Independent School District: Neighboring larger Texas public K-12 district serving the broader Abilene area. Directly comparable as a Texas public school district operating under the same TEA framework, but materially larger scale and broader program offerings make it a regional rather than direct peer.

Emerging players

• IDEA Public Schools: Large Texas-based charter school network offering PK-12 public education, including in regions near Clyde. Comparable as a public K-12 education provider in Texas but competes as an open-enrollment alternative rather than a traditional ISD.
• KIPP Texas Public Schools: Texas-focused charter network operating tuition-free public K-12 schools. Comparable as a Texas public K-12 operator but with a charter governance model that competes for open-enrollment students against traditional ISDs like Clyde.

Direct peers

• Merkel Independent School District: Small rural Texas public K-12 district near Clyde operating under identical TEA funding and governance frameworks. Closest comparable in scale, geography, and program mix, making it the most direct peer for benchmarking.
• Baird Independent School District: Very small rural Texas public K-12 district in Callahan County operating under the same TEA funding model. Closely comparable in scale, program breadth, and rural community context to Clyde CISD.
• Eula Independent School District: Small rural Texas public K-12 district in Callahan County adjacent to Clyde. Highly comparable in size, rural context, funding structure, and student demographics, making it a direct peer for peer analysis.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/clydecisd
• Facebookfacebook.com/clydebulldogs

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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