Name

Garfield County School District No. 16

Legal name

Garfield County School District No. 16

Website

https://garfield16.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

District Administration & Central Office (EDAJAAAA), School District Central Administration (Superintendent & Cabinet Offices) (EDADABAF), District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Public school district
• Before after school care
• Summer education programs
• Family support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Parachute

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State Funding: Per-pupil funding from Colorado Department of Education based on enrollment and attendance
2. Local Property Tax Revenue: Local property tax mill levy revenue supporting district operations
3. Federal Grants: ESSER funding and other federal education grants including Title I, special education, and various competitive grants (21st Century, ACF Youth Empowerment, Advanced Courses, Stronger Connections)
4. Program Fees: Fees for before/after school care (Cardinal Club), summer programs (Cardinal Camp), and childcare services
5. Healthy School Meals for All: Federal reimbursement through National School Lunch Program for universal free meals

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Garfield County School District No. 16 is a public K-12 school district operating four schools (Preschool through 12th grade) and a School-Based Family Resource Center serving approximately 1,200 students in Parachute and Battlement Mesa, Colorado. The district delivers comprehensive academic instruction, before/after school childcare (Cardinal Club), summer programs (Cardinal Camp), 21st Century Community Learning Centers, outdoor education, school counseling, nutrition services, and student transportation. Funded primarily through state per-pupil funding, federal grants, and local property taxes, the district functions as a government state entity governed by an elected Board of Education.

Product overview

Garfield County School District No. 16 operates as a traditional public school district serving approximately 1,200 students in Parachute and Battlement Mesa, Colorado. The district provides a complete K-12 educational pathway through four schools: Grand Valley Center for Family Learning (Preschool-1st grade), Bea Underwood Elementary (2nd-5th grade), Grand Valley Middle School (6th-8th grade), and Grand Valley High School (9th-12th grade). The district complements its core academic mission with a School-Based Family Resource Center offering family support services, Cardinal Club before/after school childcare, Cardinal Camp summer programming, 21st Century Community Learning Centers, and outdoor education. A major planned initiative is the PBM Early Childcare Center partnership for infant/toddler care. The district utilizes integrated educational technology platforms including Canvas LMS, Infinite Campus SIS, NWEA MAP assessments, and BusHub transportation tracking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grand Valley Center for Family Learning (CFL) Preschool, kindergarten, and first grade educational facility serving students ages 3-6 with foundational academic skills including phonemic awareness, phonics, and oral language instruction.
• Bea Underwood Elementary (BUE) Elementary school serving grades 2-5 in Battlement Mesa, focusing on continued literacy development, mathematical foundations, and introduction to science and social studies.
• Grand Valley Middle School (GVMS) Middle school serving grades 6-8 with advanced academic content, career exploration, and social-emotional development through counseling services.
• Grand Valley High School (GVHS) High school serving grades 9-12 offering comprehensive academic programs including AP courses, SAT preparation, college and career counseling, and Individual Career and Academic Plans (ICAP).
• School-Based Family Resource Center (SBFRC) Family support center providing physical and mental health wellness coordination, community agency partnerships, clothing distribution, back-to-school supplies assistance, and support services for students and families.
• Cardinal Club Before and after school childcare program for grades K-5 at CFL and BUE schools, operating Tuesday-Friday from 6:30 AM until school start and from dismissal until 6:00 PM. Accepts CCCAP state subsidy. Tiered pricing from $5-$15 per day.
• Cardinal Camp Six-week summer program for students entering grades 1-6 featuring themed weekly sessions including arts and crafts, sports, outdoor education, and Theatre Aspen. Transportation and lunch provided. Fee-based with reduced rates for free/reduced lunch students.
• 21st Century Community Learning Centers Federal grant-funded after school program providing academic enrichment, homework assistance, arts, athletics, Language and Cultural Program, and parent engagement activities.
• Outdoor Education District outdoor education program providing experiential learning opportunities including hiking, environmental science, and wilderness skills, coordinated by Arthur Philipson.
• Healthy School Meals for All Colorado voter-approved program providing all district students with free nutritious breakfast and lunch through National School Lunch Program federal reimbursement.
• Student Transportation District transportation services including bus routes to/from school, athletic competition transportation, activity trips, and field trips with fleet maintenance and No-Card-No-Ride safety program.
• School Counseling Services Comprehensive counseling program providing academic support, social-emotional development, college and career planning, ICAP facilitation, and individual/group coaching for students K-12.

Quantifiable outcome

• Student chronic absences reduced by 50% through parent meetings and individual grade reviews
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Integration17 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Parachute/Battlement Mesa Parks and Recreation District (PBMPRD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 August 2024Partnership to develop early childcare center (ages 6 weeks to 3 years) in Battlement Mesa. PBMPRD purchased 10,000+ sq ft commercial property near The Shops at Battlement Mesa. G16 will operate the childcare center. Estimated $6 million project with capacity for 60 children. Also partners on Cardinal Camp summer programs.
• Colorado Mountain College (CMC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for dual credit programs allowing students to earn college credit. Students taking 'Spanish for Spanish Speakers' can earn dual credit and interpreter certificate. Partnership for early childhood education certification. Babysitting classes and CPR training. Parenting classes.
• Grand River HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare provider partnership for student health services including free sports physicals at Battlement Mesa location
• Colorado River Valley Resident TeamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for ELL program improvements including parent support classes and community engagement
• Theatre AspenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSummer theater program for students entering grades 3-12, provided free through summer programming
• Grand Valley Recreation CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Cardinal Camp summer programs, free summer lunch distribution site, and physical education/water safety activities
• Alpine BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner hosting Family Resource Center donation jars for school supply donations
• The Coffee ShackminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner hosting donation jars for back-to-school supplies
• Retro FizzminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner hosting donation jars for back-to-school supplies
• Gio's RestaurantminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner hosting donation jars for back-to-school supplies
• YouthZoneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth services organization partner at School-Based Family Resource Center open house events
• Alpine Legal ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal services partner at School-Based Family Resource Center for family support
• LIFT-UPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity resource partner at School-Based Family Resource Center for food assistance
• Battlement Mesa Ladies Golf ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual Golf for the Cause tournament sponsors School-Based Family Resource Center

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Delta County Joint School District 50(J): Public K-12 district serving Delta, Cedaredge, and Paonia in Western Colorado. Comparable as a small-rural Colorado district with similar enrollment scale, comparable property-tax-plus-per-pupil funding mix, and similar agricultural/energy economic base.
• Summit School District (Re-1): Public K-12 district serving Frisco, Silverthorne, and Dillon in Summit County, Colorado. Comparable as a small mountain-frontier Colorado district with similar enrollment scale, comparable reliance on Colorado per-pupil funding, and similar workforce-housing pressures on families.
• Roaring Fork School District (Re-1): Public K-12 district serving Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, and Basalt in the same Colorado River Valley region. Comparable as a similarly sized Colorado mountain-frontier district with overlapping geography, tourism-influenced economy, and similar wraparound service models.
• Eagle County School District 50: Public K-12 district serving Vail, Edwards, and Eagle in the Colorado High Country. Comparable as a similarly structured mountain-community district with comparable enrollment scale, comparable bilingual/ELL demand, and similar federal/state funding mix.
• Mesa County Valley School District 51: Larger neighboring Western Colorado public K-12 district serving Grand Junction and surrounding areas. Comparable as a public K-12 district in the same region with shared labor market, similar state per-pupil funding formula, and similar industry-driven economic base.
• Garfield County School District Re-2 (Rifle): Neighboring Garfield County public school district serving Rifle, Silt, and nearby communities. Directly comparable as a small Colorado K-12 district with similar funding mix, rural/frontier characteristics, and overlapping catchment demographics.

Emerging players

• Stride Inc (formerly K12 Inc): For-profit online learning and K-12 education services provider. Comparable as a K-12 instructional provider using similar ed-tech platforms (Canvas LMS integrations, online assessments) targeting similar K-12 student populations, though delivered virtually rather than via brick-and-mortar schools.
• KinderCare Learning Companies: Large for-profit provider of early childhood education, before/after school care, and summer programs. Comparable as a competing provider in the same infant-toddler, before/after-school, and summer-program segments where Garfield 16 is expanding through the PBM Early Childcare Center, Cardinal Club, and Cardinal Camp.
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions: Large for-profit provider of employer-sponsored childcare, early education, and back-up care. Comparable as a competing operator in the infant/toddler and before/after-school care segments that Garfield 16 is entering via the PBM Early Childcare Center and Cardinal Club.

Others

• Garfield County Public Library District: Garfield County public library district with branches serving the same communities. Listed on Garfield 16's website as a community information partner; comparable as a publicly funded, county-level service organization serving the same resident families in Parachute and Battlement Mesa.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/people/Garfield-County-School-District-No-16/100063699607272
• Instagraminstagram.com/garfield_school_district16
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/garfield-county-school-district-no.-16

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries5 records

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