Will County School District 92

What Will County School District 92 does

Will County School District 92 (D92) is a public K-8 school district organized under the Illinois School Code, serving approximately 1,436 students across four schools in Lockport and Homer Glen, Will County, Illinois. The district operates Walsh School (Pre K-1), Reed School (grades 2-3), Ludwig School (grades 4-5), and Oak Prairie Junior High (grades 6-8), with an average class size of 19 and a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. Educational programming includes standards-based learning and grading, a Title I Targeted Assistance Program at all four schools, Gifted and Talented Enrichment (grades 3-5) and Honors classes (grades 6-8), accelerated math, comprehensive special education services, and a social-emotional learning curriculum (Second Step).

D92 operates a 1:1 technology environment in which K-5 students receive district-issued iPads and grades 6-8 students receive Chromebooks, supported by an e-Learning platform built on Google Meet, Google Classroom, and Seesaw that delivers both synchronous and asynchronous instruction. Administrative and operational systems include PowerSchool (Student Information System and Parent Portal), Forecast5 (financial analytics), Finalsite (website CMS), BoardBook (board governance), MealViewer (lunch menus), MySchoolBucks and MySchoolApps (food services payments and eligibility), AppliTrak (employment applications), and the My Ride K-12 app for bus tracking. Transportation is contracted to Grand Prairie Transportation.

The district is funded through a combination of local property taxes, Illinois state aid, federal grants (Title I, IDEA), and minor transactional revenue from food services ($3.60 student lunch, $0.40 reduced lunch). It is governed by a seven-member Board of Education and led by Superintendent Kirsten Frankovich, Ed.D. Strategic planning is governed by the 2020-2025 Strategic Plan, with major operational partners including the Will County Regional Office of Education, Grand Prairie Transportation, NWCSRA, LWSRA, and the D92 Parent Faculty Association.

Name

Will County School District 92

Legal name

Will County School District 92

Website

https://d92.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Will County School District 92 is a public K-8 school district operating four schools in Lockport and Homer Glen, Illinois, serving approximately 1,436 students with standards-based instruction, Title I services, gifted programming, and a 1:1 device program funded by property taxes and state aid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ), Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE), Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

Keywords

• Public K-8 education
• Elementary school services
• Junior high education
• Special education programs
• School transportation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lockport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Primary funding source for the school district derived from local property taxes collected from residents within the district boundaries.
2. State Funding: State aid from Illinois providing operational and categorical funding based on student enrollment and district formulas.
3. Federal Funding: Federal grants and programs including Title I for supplemental educational programs, IDEA for special education, and other federal education funding.
4. Food Services Revenue: Revenue from student meal purchases: $3.60 for regular student lunch, $0.40 for reduced lunch, $0.50 for milk only. Also includes online payment processing through MySchoolBucks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Will County School District 92 operates a public K-8 education system across four schools (Walsh PreK-1, Reed 2-3, Ludwig 4-5, Oak Prairie Junior High 6-8) serving approximately 1,436 students in Will County, Illinois. Core offerings include standards-based academic instruction aligned to Common Core/Illinois Learning Standards, a 1:1 technology program (iPads K-5, Chromebooks 6-8), Title I intervention, gifted/talented enrichment, special education services, food services, and student transportation.

Product overview

Will County School District 92 is a public school district serving approximately 1,436 students across four schools (Walsh Pre-K-1, Reed 2-3, Ludwig 4-5, Oak Prairie Junior High 6-8) in the Lockport and Homer Glen area. The district operates as a one-to-one technology environment where elementary students receive iPads and junior high students receive Chromebooks. The core educational offering includes a comprehensive PreK-8 program with standards-based learning, supported by Title I intervention services, Gifted and Talented enrichment (Enrichment program grades 3-5, Honors classes grades 6-8), and Accelerated Math programming. The district's e-Learning platform utilizes Google Meet, Google Classroom, and Seesaw for synchronous and asynchronous instruction. Auxiliary services include Food Services (National School Lunch Program), Transportation (via Grand Prairie Transit with My Ride K-12 tracking), Special Education, and Section 504 support. Administrative operations leverage PowerSchool (SIS/parent portal), Forecast5 (financial analytics), and Finalsite (website).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Walsh School (PreK-1) Elementary school serving grades Pre-K through 1 at 514 Macgregor Rd., Lockport, IL. Provides foundational early childhood education aligned to Common Core and Illinois Learning Standards with daily schedule 8:50 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Wednesday 8:50 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.).
• Reed School (Grades 2-3) Elementary school serving grades 2-3 at 14939 W 143rd St., Homer Glen, IL. Provides lower elementary education aligned to Common Core and Illinois Learning Standards with daily schedule 8:50 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Wednesday 8:50 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.).
• Ludwig School (Grades 4-5) Elementary school serving grades 4-5 at 710 N. State St., Lockport, IL. Provides upper elementary education aligned to Common Core and Illinois Learning Standards with daily schedule 7:50 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (Wednesday 7:50 a.m. - 1:50 p.m.).
• Oak Prairie Junior High School (Grades 6-8) Junior high school serving grades 6-8 at 15161 S Gougar Rd., Lockport, IL. Provides middle-level education aligned to Common Core and Illinois Learning Standards with daily schedule 7:50 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (Wednesday 7:50 a.m. - 1:50 p.m.), and offers Honors classes in ELA, Math, and Science.
• D92 e-Learning Platform Remote learning platform utilizing Google Meet, Google Classroom, and Seesaw to deliver synchronous and asynchronous instruction during emergency weather days and beyond. K-5 students use district-issued iPads; grades 6-8 use Chromebooks. Requires 5 clock hours of instruction per e-learning day.
• Title I Program Federally-funded early intervention program supporting eligible students in reading, math, student engagement, 21st-century skills, and social-emotional learning. All four D92 schools participate as Targeted Assistance Programs, providing teaching assistants, intervention programs, after-school academic clubs, and family engagement resources.
• Gifted and Talented Program Multi-tiered gifted services including classroom differentiation (K-2), Enrichment program (grades 3-5) delivered during PowerTime by Library Media Specialists, and Honors classes (grades 6-8) in ELA, Math, and Science. Identification uses CogAT scores, FASTBridge benchmarks, and teacher recommendations.
• Special Education Services Full continuum of special education and related services for students with disabilities including autism, deaf-blindness, emotional disability, hearing impairment, intellectual impairment, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, specific learning disability, speech/language impairment, and visual impairment. Coordinated by Director of Student Services.
• Food Services National School Lunch Program providing nutritious meals meeting federal nutritional standards. Student lunch: $3.60, reduced lunch: $0.40, milk only: $0.50. Operated by 16 state-certified food handlers. Parents can add funds via MySchoolBucks or apply for free/reduced meals through MySchoolApps.
• District Transportation Services Bus transportation services provided through Grand Prairie Transit for general and special education students. Transportation tracking available via My Ride K-12 mobile app (iOS and Android). Bus change requests processed through online forms with 3 business day turnaround.
• Accelerated Math Programming Accelerated math tracks for grades 4-5 serving students demonstrating mathematical problem-solving and reasoning skills. Students in accelerated math master grade-level skills at quicker pace and begin advanced curriculum (e.g., 4th grade students begin 5th-grade math). Placement based on FASTBridge benchmarks, CogAT data, and teacher input.
• Standards-Based Learning & Grading Standards-based grading and reporting system that aligns student assessment to priority learning standards. Provides detailed feedback on student mastery of specific standards rather than traditional letter grades. Includes parent presentations and Q&A resources for family understanding.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average class size of 19 students enables personalized attention
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration14 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• LWSRA (Lewis-Wood Senior Recreation Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with LWSRA to host wheelchair basketball fundraising events. D92 will host a Wheelchair Basketball Fundraising Game in partnership with LWSRA at Oak Prairie Junior High School, promoting inclusive recreation opportunities for students and community members with disabilities.
• Grand Prairie TransportationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary transportation partner providing bus services for students. Grand Prairie Transit handles regular bus routes while Grand Prairie Transportation Special Education handles transportation for students with special needs. Parents can access bus tracking through My Ride K-12 app.
• Northern Will County Special Recreation (NWCSRA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNWCSRA provides sensory room resources and programs for students with special needs, enhancing the district's special education services and recreational offerings for students with disabilities.
• D92 Parent Faculty Association (PFA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent-faculty organization (d92pfa.org) supporting school activities, organizing volunteer opportunities, and conducting fundraising for district programs and events.
• Will County Regional Office of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional education authority providing oversight, substitute licensing coordination, professional development support, and homeless liaison services for Will County school districts including District 92.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• New Lenox School District 122: K-8 public school district in New Lenox, Will County; comparable Illinois public PreK-8 operator competing for the same regional student population.
• Summit Hill School District 161: K-8 public school district serving Frankfort and Mokena areas in Will County; directly comparable grade band and suburban Illinois public school operating model.
• Mokena School District 159: K-8 public school district in Mokena, Will County; comparable suburban Illinois PreK-8 operator with similar property-tax-plus-state-aid funding structure.
• Orland School District 135: K-8 public school district in nearby Orland Park area; comparable Illinois public school operator with similar grade-band structure and funding model, though operating in a different sub-region.
• Manhattan School District 114: K-8 public school district serving Manhattan in Will County; comparable small Illinois public school district operating under the same state funding and accountability framework.
• Frankfort School District 157-C: PreK-8 public school district serving Frankfort in Will County; closely comparable grade-band, size, and suburban Illinois public school operating model.

Direct peers

• Joliet Public Schools District 86: Adjacent Will County public school district serving Joliet-area PreK-8 students; comparable urban-suburban public K-8 operator with Title I and bilingual programs.
• Homer Community Consolidated School District 33C: Neighboring K-8 public school district also serving the Homer Glen / Lockport area in Will County; directly comparable PreK-8 public school competitor for resident families.
• Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202: Large Will County K-12 public school district; directly comparable public school system with overlapping feeder geography and similar state/federal funding structure, though materially larger in scale.
• Lockport Township High School District 205: Public school district serving the same Lockport community; while grades 9-12 rather than K-8, it is the receiving high school for D92 graduates and operates under the same Illinois public school funding regime.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WCSD_92
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@willcountyschooldistrict92
• Facebookfacebook.com/WillCounty92

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles25 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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