Gilbert Community School Dist

What Gilbert Community School Dist does

Gilbert Community School District is a public K-12 school district headquartered in Gilbert, Story County, Iowa, operating four schools that span preschool through 12th grade: Gilbert Elementary (PK-2), Gilbert Intermediate, Gilbert Middle School, and Gilbert High School. The district is governed by a five-member elected school board led by President Josh Bennett and Vice President Andrew Ricklefs, with Superintendent Dr. Christine Trujillo overseeing administration. Academics emphasize STEM, humanities, and the arts, with programs spanning career and technical education (Agriculture, Applied Sciences, Business, Family and Consumer Science), fine arts, athletics, and extracurricular clubs including DECA, Esports, FIRST Robotics (Team Neutrino), and marching band. Gilbert High School was ranked No. 1 in the 2026 Iowa Postsecondary Readiness Reports.

The district's technology stack centers on the Infinite Campus student information system with a parent portal, complemented by a Bound activities registration platform (extended to mobile for 2026-27), MySchoolMenus food service integration, GoBound activity calendar, a district website, the Gilbert CSD mobile app for iOS and Android, the Gilbert Connect Podcast on Spotify, Tiger Broadcast YouTube channel, and Digital Backpack communications. New Tiger athletics logos and a Brand Style Guide were approved in January 2026 and are pending trademark filing.

Gilbert CSD is funded as a tuition-free public education provider, with revenue derived from local property taxes, Iowa state education funding, federal grants, and voter-approved bond initiatives, most notably a $35 million bond referendum approved in November 2023 to fund a new elementary school and renovations across the other buildings. The new Gilbert Elementary building broke ground in October 2024 and is scheduled to open for the 2026-27 school year. Additional revenue is generated through the Gilbert Education Foundation via Major Saver fundraising campaigns (raising $18,261 in 2024 and nearly $16,000 in 2022 for mini-grants). Customer segments are distributed across PK-12 students, families and parents, and broader community members, with no concentration risk given the resident-funded model.

Name

Gilbert Community School Dist

Legal name

Gilbert Community School District

Website

https://gilbert.k12.ia.us

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Gilbert Community School District is a public K-12 school system in Gilbert, Iowa operating four schools (Elementary, Intermediate, Middle, and High School) that deliver tuition-free preschool-through-12th-grade education, athletics, fine arts, and extracurricular programs to district residents funded by property taxes and state aid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Preschool early childhood
• Extracurricular athletics arts
• STEM college readiness
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Gilbert

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Public school district funded primarily through local property taxes and state education funding. Operates as a tuition-free public education provider for district residents. Additional revenue comes from state and federal grants.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Gilbert Community School District operates four public schools (Elementary PK-2, Intermediate, Middle School, and High School) providing tuition-free K-12 education to district residents in Gilbert, Iowa. The district delivers a comprehensive academic curriculum with emphasis on STEM, humanities, and the arts, along with preschool/early childhood programming, career and technical education pathways, athletics, fine arts, and student support services.

Product overview

Gilbert Community School District operates as a public school system offering a comprehensive educational platform with multiple digital products and services. The district's core product portfolio includes the Gilbert CSD Mobile App (available on iOS and Android) for delivering news and announcements, supported by the Infinite Campus Parent Portal for student information access. Additional products include the Digital Backpack for communications, Gilbert Connect Podcast for multimedia content, Tiger Broadcast YouTube channel, and Bound Activities Registration for student activity sign-ups. The district offers career and technical education programs in Agriculture, Applied Sciences, Business, and Family and Consumer Science. The district is transitioning to a new Gilbert Elementary building for the 2026-27 school year.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gilbert Elementary School (Grades PK-2) Public elementary school serving preschool through second grade in Gilbert, Iowa, including NAEYC-accredited Early Childhood Program launched in 2010.
• Gilbert Intermediate School Public intermediate school providing education to intermediate-grade students in the Gilbert district.
• Gilbert Middle School Public middle school serving middle-grade students in Gilbert, Iowa, with athletics, fine arts, and academic programs.
• Gilbert High School (GHS) Public high school serving grades 9-12 in Gilbert, Iowa; ranked No. 1 in the 2026 Iowa Postsecondary Readiness Reports. Offers comprehensive academic, athletic, fine arts, and career and technical education programs.
• Athletics Program Competitive athletics program competing in the Raccoon River Conference across multiple sports including football, softball, baseball, cross country, wrestling, and esports.
• Fine Arts Program Fine arts programming including marching band (131 members), music ensembles with All-State selections, theater, and visual arts for district students.
• Career and Technical Education Career and technical education pathways approved July 1, 2025, in Agriculture, Applied Sciences, Business, and Family and Consumer Science service areas for secondary students.
• Early Childhood / Preschool Program

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

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

• YSS School-Based Mentoring ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with YSS for school-based mentoring connecting community mentors and high school student mentors with K-8 students. Program is in its 22nd year with 30 mentors and approximately 50% retention for two years or longer.
• Major SavercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFundraising partnership through Major Saver coupon card sales benefiting Gilbert Education Foundation. Raised $18,261 in 2024 and nearly $16,000 in 2022 for district mini-grants and programs.
• CMBA ArchitectsmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture firm designing all upcoming construction projects including new elementary building, renovations to intermediate, middle school, and high school. Ground breaking for new elementary took place October 2024 with completion scheduled for late spring/early summer 2026.
• Bethesda Clothing ClosetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership with Bethesda Lutheran Church in Ames for clothing donations. Winter Warmth Drive collects winter clothing items donated to the closet.
• Team Neutrino (FIRST Robotics)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering club for Story County students that competes in FIRST Robotics Competition. Gilbert student Mikayla Lauritsen served as team captain. Team won 2022 Championship Engineering Inspiration Award at World Championship in Houston.
• One Stop ShopcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent and Family Advocate-run resource shop inside Gilbert Intermediate providing free clothing and items to students, families, and staff. Supported by community donations and serves all district buildings.
• Raccoon River ConferencecoreOthersAthletic conference competing in 4A/3A classification. District noted as among the toughest conferences in the state during summer months for softball and baseball.
• Infinite CampuscoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system with parent portal used district-wide for student records, grades, and communication.
• Athletic Booster ClubcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity organization supporting athletic programs through fundraising and volunteer efforts.
• Fine Arts Booster ClubcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity organization supporting fine arts programs through fundraising and volunteer efforts.
• Gilbert Education Foundation (GEF)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerNon-profit organization dedicated to raising money for Gilbert Schools through Major Saver campaigns and other fundraising. Provides mini-grants to fund innovative programs and equipment.
• Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerParent-teacher organization supporting school programs and activities through volunteer efforts and fundraising.
• Iowa State UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeam Neutrino moved to Iowa State University in 2012. Major donor and supporter of FIRST Robotics team. Gilbert Schools is located near Ames where Iowa State is based.
• Bound (Activities Registration Platform)coreTechnology or IntegrationPlatform for activities registration for the 2026-27 school year. Available through both website and mobile app.
• Gilbert Lutheran ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for mentoring programs. Pastor Christian Johnson participates as mentor in YSS program.

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Waukee Community School District: One of Iowa's largest and fastest-growing suburban Des Moines districts. Benchmark for facility scale, amenities competition, and the suburban growth dynamic that pressures smaller rural Iowa districts.
• Ankeny Community School District: Large, fast-growing Des Moines suburb district. Represents the competitive threat from rapidly expanding suburban districts pulling open-enrollment students away from smaller rural Iowa districts like Gilbert.

Direct peers

• Roland-Story Community School District: Neighboring Story County, Iowa public K-12 district serving Roland and Story City. Directly comparable rural Iowa district with similar scale, funding model, and competitive dynamics.
• Nevada Community School District: Adjacent Story County, Iowa public K-12 district serving Nevada. Comparable small-town Iowa district competing in the same open-enrollment and athletic conference (CIML) footprint.
• Ames Community School District: Larger neighboring Story County, Iowa public K-12 district serving Ames (home of Iowa State University). Closest geographic and demographic peer to Gilbert, directly competing for open-enrollment families and labor pool.

Others

• Infinite Campus: Student information system vendor used by Gilbert CSD for parent portal, grades, and attendance. Ecosystem/infrastructure peer rather than direct competitor — illustrates the shared SIS dependency across Iowa districts.
• Iowa Department of Education: State education agency that ranks districts in postsecondary readiness, administers Iowa school funding, and accredits programs. Functions as Gilbert's primary regulator, funder, and the source of its top state ranking signal.

Regional players

• Webster City Community School District: North-central Iowa public K-12 district serving Webster City. Comparable small Iowa district; relevant because Gilbert's Director of Community Engagement previously worked at The Daily Freeman-Journal in Webster City for 22 years.
• Marshalltown Community School District: Mid-size central Iowa public K-12 district. Comparable in operating structure and Iowa funding environment, providing a benchmark for district scale and program breadth.
• Boone Community School District: Adjacent-county Iowa public K-12 district serving Boone. Comparable mid-size rural Iowa district within driving distance, competing for some open-enrollment families and athletic matchups.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/gilbert_schools
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCTz96-ZA8oJBJFm_zcMDH-A
• Facebookfacebook.com/gilbertcsd
• Instagraminstagram.com/gilbert_csd

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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