Cambrian School District

Name

Cambrian School District

Legal name

Cambrian School District

Website

https://cambriansd.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

San Jose

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. California Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF): Primary funding source from the State of California based on student enrollment and demographics. Most district revenue comes through LCFF which provides flexible funding for general operations.
2. Parcel Tax Revenue: Voter-approved parcel taxes including Measure A (2001), Measure H/BB (2018, renewed 2024), providing locally controlled funding for instructional programs and services that cannot be taken by the state.
3. School Bond Measures: Voter-approved general obligation bonds for facilities: Measure I ($39 million, 2014) and Measure R ($88 million, 2020). Bond funds are restricted to school facility improvements only.
4. Developer Fees: Statutory school facility fees charged to new residential ($5.38/sq ft) and commercial/industrial ($0.87/sq ft) development within district boundaries, effective June 21, 2026. Funds restricted for school facilities.
5. Education Protection Account (EPA): State funds from Proposition 30/55 temporary tax increases directed 100% to teacher salaries and benefits. 2024-25 allocation was $1,528,556.
6. Facility Rental Revenue: Community use fees for facility rentals managed through Facilitron online system. Revenue supports facilities maintenance while providing community access to school sites.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cambrian School District delivers free public Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade education to approximately 3,000 resident students across six school sites in San Jose, California. The district implements California Common Core Standards with STEAM-focused programming at Steindorf K-8 Magnet School, supplemented by Special Education, Multilingual Learner programs, Social-Emotional Learning through PBIS, arts, music, food services, and before/after-school Extended Day Programs.

Product overview

Cambrian School District operates as a unified educational platform providing comprehensive K-8 public education services across six school sites (four elementary schools, one middle school, and one K-8 STEAM Magnet school) serving approximately 3,000 students in San Jose, California. The district's product portfolio centers on core educational services implementing California Common Core Standards, supported by specialized programs including Special Education, Multilingual Learner Program, and Technology Services. The district utilizes integrated technology platforms including Clever (single sign-on portal), Google Classroom (LMS), PowerSchool (student information system), Securly (internet safety), and Seesaw (digital portfolios) to deliver instruction. Additional services include Extended Day Programs, Food Services managed via Titan portal, Music and Visual Performing Arts, and Social Emotional Learning through PBIS and Second Step curriculum. The district operates under a Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) governance framework.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bagby Elementary School: Elementary school serving students in TK-5th grade
• Fammatre Elementary School
• Farnham Elementary School
• Price Middle School
• Steindorf STEAM Magnet School
• Sartorette Elementary School
• Cambrian Extended Day Program
• Cambrian Connection
• LCAP

Products and services

• K-8 Educational Services Comprehensive Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade educational programs serving approximately 3,000 students across four elementary schools, one middle school, and one K-8 STEAM Magnet school. Implements California Common Core Standards with a whole-child focus. Free for district residents.
• Steindorf K-8 STEAM Magnet School Specialty K-8 magnet school focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) education with emphasis on innovative programs and technology integration. Available to district students through a magnet enrollment process.
• Cambrian Extended Day Program Fee-based before and after-school childcare and summer day camp program for enrolled district students. Managed through a dedicated portal at cambriansd.ce.eleyo.com.
• Special Education Services Specialized instructional services for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), including behavior services and Community Advisory Committee (CAC) support.
• Multilingual Learner Program English language development program for English learners including ELPAC testing, Guided Language Acquisition by Design (GLAD) instructional model, Title III support, and CSD Biliteracy Pathway Participation Award.
• Food Services Student breakfast and lunch program including free and reduced-price meal services, with online payment and management through the Titan School Meal Portal.
• Facility Rental Services Fee-based community use of school facilities (gyms, fields, classrooms) for community programs and events, managed through the Facilitron online platform with revenue supporting facilities maintenance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 3,000 students served across six school sites
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FacilitroncoreTechnology or IntegrationFacilitron provides online facility request and rental system for community use of Cambrian school facilities. The platform enables real-time availability, reservation requests, estimated quotes, and online payment for facility rentals.
• Cambrian Educational FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeparate nonprofit foundation supporting Cambrian School District through fundraising for educational programs and student services. Website at cambrianeducationalfoundation.org
• YMCA and ATLC DaycareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYMCA and ATLC daycare providers maintain access to school facilities during school hours as community partners. Public access to school grounds after school hours and weekends is maintained.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Los Gatos Union School District: K-5 elementary public district in the Los Gatos area of Santa Clara County with similar high-performing suburban demographic profile and parcel-tax funding approach; comparable on per-pupil funding dynamics but does not directly compete in Cambrian's catchment.
• Evergreen School District: K-8 public school district in southeast San Jose. Comparable on grade span, LCFF funding, and operational model, though serving a different demographic and geographic community within Santa Clara County.
• Berryessa Union School District: K-8 public school district serving northeast San Jose, sharing LCFF funding structure and Common Core curriculum framework with Cambrian but operating in a more demographically diverse catchment area.

Direct peers

• Campbell Union School District: K-8 public elementary district in neighboring Campbell, sharing the same Santa Clara County operational environment, parcel tax structure, and student demographic mix as Cambrian.
• Union School District: Adjacent K-8 public school district serving the southeast Cambrian/Willow Glen area of San Jose with similar demographic profile and Common Core-aligned programs; most directly comparable on grade span, geography, and funding mechanism (LCFF + parcel taxes).
• Moreland School District: K-8 public school district serving West San Jose, directly bordering Cambrian's territory. Operates with the same California LCFF funding model, similar parcel-tax and bond mechanisms, and comparable enrollment scale (~3,000 students).

Broad incumbents

• San Jose Unified School District: Larger K-12 public school district operating across the broader San Jose area, including a comprehensive high school pathway. Comparable as a competitor for families but at significantly greater scale and grade span than Cambrian.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CambrianSchoolDistrict

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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