Escambia County Board of Education

What Escambia County Board of Education does

The School Board of Escambia County, operating as Escambia County Public Schools (ECPS), is a Florida public school district headquartered at 75 North Pace Boulevard in Pensacola. It is governed by five elected school board members representing distinct districts and an appointed Superintendent (Keith Leonard), operating under the Florida Education Finance Program and accountable to the Florida Department of Education. ECPS holds an 'A' grade from the state and serves K-12 students across 32 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, 7 high schools, plus alternative placement and charter school authorizations, with wholly owned subsidiaries including George Stone Technical College, Escambia Virtual Academy, Success Academy, and the ECPS Foundation.

ECPS runs on an enterprise technology stack centered on FOCUS (Student Information System), Canvas (Learning Management System), and Skyward (finance and HR), with layered integrations for Kronos (time and attendance), BoardDocs (governance), Linewize (content filtering), Centegix and FortifyFL (safety reporting), Nutrislice (meal menus), and ScribOrder (records requests). Revenue is generated entirely through statutory public funding channels: state FTE-based allocations, local ad valorem property taxes, federal grants (Title I, IDEA), and food services reimbursement - no tuition is charged for standard K-12 enrollment. Distribution is via controlled open enrollment within district attendance zones, with alternative channels including the virtual academy, the technical college (serving both students and adults), authorized charter schools, and dual enrollment pathways with Pensacola State College and the University of West Florida.

The district maintains formal community and military-family partnerships, most notably with Naval Air Station Pensacola through a dedicated School Liaison Officer role and STEAM programming, alongside the Partners In Education program and the Take Stock in Children mentorship/scholarship pipeline. Differentiators include statutory monopoly over public K-12 within district boundaries, a deep physical facility footprint, workforce credentialing through George Stone Technical College (recognized by Yamaha for marine service technology placement), and integrated special education, ESOL, mental health, transportation, and food services support.

Name

Escambia County Board of Education

Legal name

The School Board of Escambia County

Website

https://escambiaschools.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The School Board of Escambia County (ECPS) is a Florida public school district headquartered in Pensacola that delivers free K-12 education across 32 elementary, 8 middle, and 7 high schools, plus alternative, charter, virtual, and technical college programs. It is funded by state FTE allocations, local property taxes, federal grants, and food services reimbursement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Magnet & Specialty Schools (STEM/Arts/IB/CTE) (EDAJAAAF)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• School district services
• Career technical education
• Special education programs
• Alternative education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Pensacola

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State Funding (Florida): Primary funding from the State of Florida based on student enrollment (FTE - Full-Time Equivalent) calculations and state funding formulas
2. Local Property Taxes: Local ad valorem property tax revenue collected within Escambia County for school operations and capital improvements
3. Federal Grants and Programs: Federal funding including Title I, IDEA, and other federal education programs
4. Food Services Revenue: Revenue from school meal programs, including federal reimbursement for free and reduced lunch programs

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Escambia County Board of Education (operating as Escambia County Public Schools, ECPS) is a public K-12 school district that provides free educational programs and support services to students across Escambia County, Florida. The district operates 32 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, 7 high schools, and alternative education sites, and also runs George Stone Technical College, the Escambia Virtual Academy, Career Academies, and a range of student support services including special education, ESOL, counseling, transportation, and food services.

Product overview

Escambia County Public Schools operates as a unified K-12 public school district platform centered on its primary website (escambiaschools.org), which serves as the gateway to all district services. The district's technology ecosystem includes FOCUS (student information system), Canvas (learning management system), and Skyward (finance/HR) as the core operational platforms. These are supplemented by specialized programs including George Stone Technical College (career/technical education), Escambia Virtual Academy (online learning), Career Academies (industry-aligned pathways), and the FOCUS Parent Portal. The district operates on the Finalsite web platform and maintains multiple integrations with third-party tools including BoardDocs (governance), Nutrislice (meal menus), FortifyFL (safety reporting), and Centegix (safety/security).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Public Education Programs Free K-12 public education programs delivered across 32 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 7 high schools serving students in Escambia County, Florida. Includes traditional, charter, and alternative school options.
• George Stone Technical College Career and technical education college operated by the district offering programs in marine service technology (recognized by Yamaha), aircraft maintenance, digital media, and other workforce certifications for students and adults.
• Escambia Virtual Academy District-operated online learning program offering full-time and supplemental virtual education options for students seeking alternatives to in-person schooling.
• Career Academies High school career pathway programs including academies for industries such as marine service technology, new media, aviation, and other workforce-aligned tracks.
• Success Academy (Alternative Education) Alternative education program providing credit recovery, GED preparation, and non-traditional pathways for students requiring alternative placement.
• District-Authorized Charter Schools Charter schools authorized by the district, including Beulah Academy of Science and Byrneville Elementary, operating within Escambia County.
• FOCUS Student Information System District-wide student information system managing enrollment, registration, parent portal access, automated communications, and student data across all district schools.
• Canvas Learning Management System Learning management platform used across district schools for course delivery, assignments, and online learning for teachers and students.

Quantifiable outcome

• District Grade A rating from Florida Department of Education

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Naval Air Station PensacolacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerECPS maintains a formal School Liaison Officer position dedicated to military families at NAS Pensacola. The district collaborates with the military installation on educational programs, Blue Angels air show coordination (including STEAM Day), and support for military-connected students and families.
• Pensacola State CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for dual enrollment allowing high school students to earn college credits while completing high school requirements.
• University of West FloridaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on educator preparation, advisory board participation, and pathway programs for district students.
• Business Partners / Partners In EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal program connecting local businesses with schools for mentoring, volunteering, resources, and career exploration opportunities. Multiple businesses participate across the district's schools.
• Take Stock in Children of Escambia CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMentorship and scholarship program connecting students with mentors and providing college scholarships upon graduation. Part of the ECPS Foundation programs.
• PACE Center for GirlsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with PACE Center for Girls, an alternative program for at-risk girls, mentioned in district resources and services.
• Yamaha (Marine Service Technology Recognition)minorOthersGeorge Stone Technical College's marine service technology program was recognized by Yamaha as the top US school for student job placement in marine technology.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Stride Inc. (formerly K12 Inc.): National online learning provider operating K-12 virtual schools. Comparable to Escambia Virtual Academy's online K-12 instruction model, though as a national private operator rather than a district-run program.

Direct peers

• Pinellas County Schools: Neighboring Florida coastal public K-12 district. Closely comparable given similar coastal geography, hurricane exposure, military-connected student population, and reliance on property tax funding.
• Broward County Public Schools: Large Florida public K-12 district. Comparable on FTE funding structure, K-12 + technical education portfolio, virtual academy offerings, and ESOL programming given diverse demographics.
• Miami-Dade County Public Schools: Largest Florida public K-12 district. Comparable on governance, FTE funding, magnet/specialty programs, technical colleges, and breadth of alternative education options — though materially larger in scale.
• Orange County Public Schools: Florida public K-12 district serving Orlando. Comparable in size, governance structure, FTE funding dependency, and inclusion of CTE, virtual, and alternative education options.
• Brevard Public Schools: Florida public K-12 district with strong space/aerospace technical education ties (Kennedy Space Center). Comparable on FTE funding model, technical college offerings, and significant military/industrial partnerships.
• Duval County Public Schools: Large Florida public K-12 district serving Jacksonville. Directly comparable as a fellow Florida public school district with similar governance structure, state FTE funding model, and K-12/alternative/technical education portfolio.
• Hillsborough County Public Schools: Large Florida public K-12 district serving Tampa area. Comparable on governance, funding model, grade configuration, and breadth of programs including technical education and alternative schools.

Others

• Pensacola State College: Florida community college and ECPS dual-enrollment partner. Comparable as a regional postsecondary education provider, and a strategic partner enabling ECPS students to earn college credit while in high school.

Regional players

• Santa Rosa County District Schools: Adjacent Florida public K-12 district. Comparable in operating model (state FTE funding, traditional + alternative pathways, technical education), but serves a different northwest Florida geography rather than directly competing with ECPS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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