What Cabot School District 4 (inc) does

Cabot Public Schools is a municipal K-12 public school district headquartered in Cabot, Arkansas, serving approximately 10,500 PK-12 students across 19 campuses in the cities of Cabot, Austin, and Ward in northwest Lonoke County. The district is the seventh-largest in Arkansas and the largest employer in Lonoke County. It operates nine elementary schools (K-4), two middle schools (5-6), two junior high schools (7-8), a Freshman Academy (9), Cabot High School (10-12), two Pre-K centers, an alternative learning academy, and a conversion charter school (Cabot Panther Academy, formerly ACE), with a K-6 hybrid charter slated to launch in Fall 2026-2027. The academic offering is anchored by a comprehensive Career and Technical Education program with 12 program areas, 23 pathways, and 85+ courses, alongside 160+ electives, Honors and AP tracks, and award-winning fine arts (including the largest high school marching band in Arkansas) and athletics (81 teams across 15 sports in the 7A/6A Central Conference).

The underlying technology stack is standard K-12 administrative and educational tooling: Home Access Center (HAC) for grade reporting, eSchool as the student information system, Google Workspace for Education (Chromebooks, Google Drive, Google Classroom), Virtual Arkansas for supplemental online courses, EZMealApp and EZSchoolPay for meal/payment processing, RevTrak for online fee collection, Frontline AESOP for substitute scheduling, SpedTrack for special education compliance, and Infofinder le for bus routing. A district mobile app (iOS/Android) supports parent notifications. No proprietary AI/ML capabilities are evident in the data.

The business model is that of a tax-funded public entity: primary revenue comes from Arkansas state aid, local millage property taxes, and federal program funding (Title I, IDEA, USDA National School Lunch Program). Tuition is free for resident students. Supplemental fee-based revenue includes meal payments ($2.65-$4.00 per meal), athletic passes ($35-$1,250), K-6 supply fees ($25 plus optional $10 t-shirt), and donations from the Cabot Panther Foundation and Cabot Scholarship Foundation (collectively $155,750 disbursed to 139 seniors in 2025). Enrollment is delivered through geographic zoning for residents and a school choice application process (January 1 – June 1 annually) for non-resident students, with military families exempted from the deadline under the district's Purple Star designation.

Name

Cabot School District 4 (inc)

Legal name

Cabot Public Schools, Inc.

Website

https://cabotschools.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Cabot Public Schools is a PK-12 public school district in Lonoke County, Arkansas, serving approximately 10,500 students across 19 campuses with comprehensive academic, CTE, athletic, fine arts, and alternative learning programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Head Start & Public Pre-K Programs (EDACABAK)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Pre-kindergarten programs
• Career technical education
• Alternative charter schooling
• School nutrition services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cabot

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: As a public school district, primary revenue comes from state aid (Arkansas Department of Education), local tax revenue (millage), and federal programs funding (Title I, IDEA, etc.). Revenue is supplemented by fees for optional services (meal payments, athletic passes, supply fees) and donations from the Cabot Panther Foundation and Cabot Scholarship Foundation.
2. Meal Program Revenue: Revenue from meal purchases for full-pay students and adults. Free and reduced-price meals are provided for qualifying students, funded through USDA reimbursement and the National School Lunch Program. Lunch prices: $2.65 (PK-Middle School), $2.85 (Secondary 7-12), $4.00 (Adult). Breakfast is free for all students.
3. Athletic Passes and Event Revenue: Sale of athletic passes and gate admission tickets for sporting events. Passes include Student Pass ($60), Varsity Member ($125), Champion Member Family ($300), and Legacy Membership ($1,250). Gate tickets are $7 (8th-12th grade games), $5 (7th grade games), with children 4 and under free.
4. Supply and Activity Fees: Fees for school supplies (K-6: $25 one-time supply fee; optional class t-shirt $10), secondary school supply lists, and activity/athletic camp registrations. Online payment via RevTrak e-commerce platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Cabot Public Schools operates a public K-12 school district serving approximately 10,500 students across 19 campuses in northwest Lonoke County, Arkansas. The district delivers academic instruction (K-12), Pre-K early childhood education, alternative learning options via Cabot Panther Academy (formerly ACE) conversion charter, Career and Technical Education across 12 program areas, fine arts, athletics, and support services including counseling, food services, and transportation. Revenue is primarily derived from state aid, local millage taxes, federal programs, and supplemental fee-based services such as meal purchases and athletic passes.

Product overview

Cabot Public Schools is a public school district operating as a unified platform of educational services across 19 campuses serving approximately 10,500 students PK-12. The district functions as an integrated educational ecosystem comprising: (1) Nine elementary schools (K-4), two middle schools (5-6), two junior highs (7-8), Cabot Freshman Academy (9), and Cabot High School (10-12); (2) Alternative program options including Cabot Panther Academy (formerly ACE), a conversion charter for grades 7-12 offering blended and digital learning, Cabot Learning Academy for alternative education, and the upcoming K-6 Cabot Panther Academy hybrid charter launching Fall 2026-2027; (3) Pre-K programs at two dedicated centers; (4) Specialized programs including Career & Technical Education with 12 program areas and 85+ courses, Gifted & AP Programs, Fine Arts, Athletics, Special Education, and English Learner Services; (5) Support services including summer meals, Lunchbox Connection community outreach, and two nonprofit foundations (Cabot Panther Foundation and Cabot Scholarship Foundation).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cabot Panther Academy: Award-winning conversion charter school (grades 7-12) offering flexible blended learning and digital school approach. Formerly known as ACE.
• Cabot Learning Academy
• K-6 Cabot Panther Academy

Products and services

• Cabot Panther Academy (formerly ACE) Award-winning conversion charter school for grades 7-12 offering flexible learning environments including blended learning, all-day schedules, half-day options, and fully digital instruction for grades 10-12. Emphasizes mastery learning, self-discipline, and social-emotional development.
• K-6 Cabot Panther Academy Hybrid charter school program launching Fall 2026-2027 at Magness Creek Elementary for grades K-6, designed for families seeking flexible schedules while maintaining connection to traditional school environment.
• Cabot High School Comprehensive high school (grades 10-12) repeatedly ranked among the best in Arkansas and the nation, featuring extensive CTE programs, fine arts, and athletics.
• Cabot Freshman Academy Dedicated 9th grade campus designed to ease transition from middle school to high school, featuring Keystone class for Student Success Plans.
• Cabot Middle School North & South Nationally-recognized middle schools serving grades 5-6, focused on academic achievement and student development.
• Cabot Junior High North & South Junior high schools serving grades 7-8, preparing students for high school academics and extracurricular involvement.
• Elementary Schools (9 campuses) Nine elementary schools serving grades K-4: Central, Eastside, Magness Creek, Mountain Springs, Northside, Southside, Stagecoach, Ward Central, and Westside.
• Cabot Pre-K North & South Two dedicated Pre-K centers featuring safe rooms, all-inclusive playgrounds, and early childhood education programs.
• Cabot Learning Academy Alternative education program providing personalized learning environments for students requiring different educational approaches.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs Comprehensive CTE program with 12 program areas including agriculture, auto technology, AFJROTC, broadcasting, business, construction, criminal justice, EAST, engineering, FACS, JAG, and medical academy offering 23 pathways and over 85 courses.
• Gifted & AP Programs Honors and Advanced Placement programs for academically gifted students, including AP Academy, GT Seminar, and college readiness seminars.
• Fine Arts Program Award-winning fine arts program including forensics, debate, theater, dance, stagecraft, choir, and the largest high school marching band in Arkansas.
• Athletics Program Dynamic athletic program competing in 7A/6A Central Conference with 81 teams across 15 sports fields. Features nationally-recognized sports medicine program.
• Sports Medicine Program Nationally-recognized sports medicine program; one of three Arkansas districts with state-approved Sports Medicine Curriculum. Three-time recipient of NATA Safe Sports School 1st Team recognition.
• Summer Meal Program Free summer meal program providing free lunches to students ages 18 and younger during summer break at Central Elementary.
• Lunchbox Connection Community outreach program providing free dinners to families during school breaks (semester break, Thanksgiving).
• Cabot Panther Foundation District foundation providing scholarships, recognizing students and community members through programs including Real Proud of Real Panthers, Power Panthers, and Hometown Heroes.
• Cabot Scholarship Foundation Foundation awarding over 100 local scholarships totaling over $100,000 annually to graduating seniors, funded by community donations including district employees.
• English Learner (ESOL) Program English language learning program supporting students with limited English proficiency to achieve academic success.
• Special Education Programs Comprehensive special education services supporting students with disabilities through individualized education programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lady Panthers volleyball team achieved 28-3 overall record (2025), the winningest season in Cabot volleyball history; JV also went 18-0 undefeated
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration17 records

Partnerships

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

• Cabot Panther FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization providing scholarships, the Hall of Fame program (since 2008), Real Proud of Real Panthers, Power Panthers, and Hometown Heroes recognition programs. Funds scholarships for students and recognizes community members.
• Cabot Scholarship FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization awarding more than 100 seniors over $100,000 in local scholarships each year. Funded through donations from individuals, businesses, and Cabot School District employees who contribute monthly from their paychecks. Last year 139 seniors received $155,750.
• Arkansas Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState education authority that oversees district accreditation, funding, curriculum standards, teacher certification, and special programs. Designates Purple Star School Districts and provides ATLAS testing accountability.
• Little Rock Air Force BasemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMilitary installation near the district whose families are served by the district's Purple Star designation. Uniformed service families receive deadline exemptions for school choice applications.
• New Life ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal church that partners with the district to host the Lunchbox Connection program, providing free dinners to families during school breaks (semester break, Thanksgiving break).
• Cabot Country CruisersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal fitness organization that partners with the district for the Inspiration Run event, where runners and cyclists travel over 20 miles through all district schools to inspire fitness.
• Arkansas Activities Association (AAA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState athletic governing body that sanctions athletic competitions, organizes state tournaments (including the 2025 6A State Volleyball Tournament hosted by Cabot), and establishes conference alignments.
• Centennial Bank of CabotminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal banking partner co-sponsoring the Teacher of the Year and Classified Employee of the Year recognition program alongside Cabot Classroom Teacher Association and Cabot Panther Foundation.
• Arkansas Department of HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState health department providing vaccination and immunization oversight, flu vaccination clinics, and health screening partnerships. Collaborates on district Health & Fitness Expo events.
• Little Rock Spouses' ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMilitary spouse organization that donated equipment to Cabot classrooms, including iPads for kindergarten and Vernier probes for physical science teaching in grades K-6.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bentonville Public Schools: Bentonville Public Schools is a fast-growing, high-performing Northwest Arkansas public K-12 district with strong academic, athletic, and community-funding characteristics comparable to Cabot, and it competes directly for school-choice enrollment in the broader Arkansas market.
• Rogers Public Schools: Rogers Public Schools is a Northwest Arkansas public K-12 district of comparable scale and demographics that competes with Cabot for school-choice students and benchmark performance comparisons in the 7A/6A conference footprint.
• North Little Rock School District: North Little Rock School District is a central-Arkansas public K-12 district with similar size and demographic profile that competes with Cabot in the 7A/6A conference and statewide rankings, serving as a directly comparable district peer.
• Jonesboro Public Schools: Jonesboro Public Schools is a comparable Arkansas public K-12 district with similar size, athletic conference placement, and CTE / fine arts program breadth, providing a directly comparable district peer.
• Springdale Public Schools: Springdale Public Schools is another large Arkansas public K-12 district, historically one of the largest in the state, with comparable scale, similar Northwest Arkansas / central-Arkansas demographic profile, and similarly comprehensive CTE and athletic programs — making it a directly comparable public district peer.
• Fort Smith Public Schools: Fort Smith Public Schools is another large Arkansas public K-12 district operating at a similar size tier and academic/athletic profile, making it a directly comparable district peer for enrollment, funding, and program benchmarking.
• Conway Public Schools: Conway Public Schools is a central-Arkansas public K-12 district of comparable size and demographic mix, with overlapping athletic conference placement and similar academic/elective program breadth, making it a directly comparable district peer.
• Little Rock School District: Little Rock School District is the largest public K-12 district in Arkansas and serves as the statewide benchmark for academic performance, athletic competition, and program breadth against which Cabot is measured.
• Russellville School District: Russellville School District is a comparable Arkansas public K-12 district serving a similar mid-size community, with overlapping athletic and academic positioning that makes it a directly comparable district peer for benchmarking.
• Fayetteville Public Schools: Fayetteville Public Schools is a Northwest Arkansas public K-12 district of similar scale and high-performing reputation, competing with Cabot for school-choice students and serving as a peer for academic and extracurricular benchmarking.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cabotsd
• Facebookfacebook.com/CabotPublicSchoolDistrict
• Instagraminstagram.com/cabotschools

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries20 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 →

Frequently asked questions about Cabot School District 4 (inc)