What dunklin school district r-5 does

Dunklin R-5 School District is a public K-12 school district operating in Jefferson County, Missouri, serving the communities of Herculaneum, Pevely, Horine, and southern Barnhart since 1919. The district operates four schools — Taylor Early Childhood Center (preschool for ages 3-4), Pevely Elementary (K-5), Senn-Thomas Middle (6-8), and Herculaneum High School (9-12) — educating approximately 900+ students at roughly 120 per grade level. Core educational programs include Project Lead the Way (PLTW) STEM curricula, dual-credit associate's degree pathways through Jefferson College, MOCAP virtual courses, and the Blackcat Way character program, supported by a staff of approximately 186 personnel across teaching, administration, transportation, food service, technology, and maintenance functions.

The district's technology infrastructure is built around standard K-12 platforms rather than proprietary systems: Infinite Campus serves as the Student Information System with parent/student portals accessible via web and mobile, Finalsite powers the district website, and operational platforms include Applitrack (HR/recruiting), Frontline Education (HR), SafeSchools/MUSIC (safety training), Hudl (athletics streaming), Eventlink (scheduling), and Google Workspace for internal operations. Specialized support services are delivered through on-site partnerships, including a Comtrea Health Center colocated at Senn-Thomas Middle School providing dental and behavioral health, Chestnut Health Services, school nurses in each building, and Parents as Teachers home visiting programs. In April 2023, voters approved a $13.5 million Proposition Safe Schools general obligation bond (76.1% approval) funding secured entryways, security upgrades, a new gym with storm shelter, theater improvements, and a turf field.

As a political subdivision of the State of Missouri, Dunklin R-5 is a non-profit government entity with no shareholders and no equity fundraising. Revenue is derived from four primary streams: local property taxes (current adjusted debt service levy of $0.9500 per $100 of assessed valuation), state aid from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), federal grants (including CARES Act and Title programs), and one-time general obligation bond issuances for capital projects. The district is governed by a seven-member elected Board of Education led by Superintendent Dr. Clint Freeman, with no parent company or private ownership structure. Tuition and fees are minimal and secondary to tax-based funding — the district provides free breakfast to all students regardless of income, with paid lunch priced at $3.25-$3.40 by school level, and offers nominal admission fees for athletic events and theatrical productions.

Name

dunklin school district r-5

Legal name

Dunklin R-5 School District

Website

https://dunklin.k12.mo.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Dunklin R-5 School District is a public K-12 school district in Jefferson County, Missouri, operating four schools serving approximately 900+ students from preschool through 12th grade in the Herculaneum and Pevely communities since 1919.

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 School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE), Head Start & Public Pre-K Programs (EDACABAK)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Early childhood education
• Special education services
• School nutrition services
• STEM education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Herculaneum

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 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: Public school district funded primarily through local property taxes. Current adjusted debt service levy is $0.9500 per $100 of assessed valuation.
2. State Funding: State aid from Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
3. Federal Grants: Federal funding including CARES Act, Title programs, and other federal grants
4. Bond Issuance: General obligation bonds for capital improvements. Proposition Safe Schools authorized $13,500,000 bond issue in April 2023 (76.1% voter approval)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Dunklin School District R-5 is a public K-12 school district providing tuition-free preschool-through-12th-grade education to approximately 900+ students residing in Herculaneum, Pevely, Horine, and southern Barnhart in Jefferson County, Missouri. Beyond classroom instruction, the district delivers a full wraparound service stack including food service (with free breakfast for all students), bus transportation, school health services, counseling, special education support, athletics and activities, and STEM-focused programming via Project Lead the Way.

Product overview

Dunklin R-5 School District is a traditional public school district serving Herculaneum and Pevely, Missouri with four schools: Taylor Early Childhood Center (preschool), Pevely Elementary School (K-5), Senn-Thomas Middle School (6-8), and Herculaneum High School (9-12). The district operates as a unified K-12 educational platform with integrated digital services including the Infinite Campus Student Information System for parent/student portals, Finalsite-powered website, and various operational platforms for HR, scheduling, and athletics. Core educational programs include STEM curricula via Project Lead the Way, dual enrollment with Jefferson College, MOCAP virtual courses, and the Blackcat Way character program. Supporting services encompass food service (with free breakfast for all students), transportation, health services (including partnered Comtrea Health Center), counseling, and special services. The district is currently implementing Proposition Safe Schools bond projects ($13.5M) for security upgrades and facility improvements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Taylor Early Childhood Center District preschool/early-childhood campus providing foundational early-childhood education to the youngest learners within the Dunklin R-5 attendance area.
• Pevely Elementary School District elementary campus serving primary-grade students in Pevely and surrounding areas with the standard K-5 public school curriculum.
• Senn-Thomas Middle School District middle school serving grades 6-8 within the Dunklin R-5 attendance area.
• Herculaneum High School District high school serving grades 9-12, including Project Lead the Way (PLTW) STEM coursework and dual-credit college courses for college preparation.
• Athletics and Activities Program District-wide extracurricular athletics and activities program offered across the four campuses to enrolled students.
• District Food Service Program School meal program providing breakfast (free to all students) and lunch (tiered pricing by grade level) at all four district campuses.
• Student Transportation Services District-managed bus transportation routing students to and from the four campuses across the attendance area.
• School Health Services On-site health offices staffed at each campus to address student health needs during the school day.
• School Counseling Services Counseling support provided to enrolled students across the district's four campuses.
• Special Education Services Special education programming and supports provided to students with individualized education plans (IEPs) within the district.
• MOCAP Virtual Courses (K-8) Missouri Course Access Program virtual courses offered to district K-8 students as a course-access option.
• Alternative Methods of Instruction (AMI) Program Pre-approved alternative instructional days used by the district during weather-related school closures to maintain instructional continuity.

Quantifiable outcome

• U.S. News and World Report ranked #1 in Jefferson County for Herculaneum High School
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jefferson CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership allows high school students to earn an associate's degree while attending Herculaneum High School. Students can take college-level courses that count toward both high school graduation and college credit, providing cost savings and academic advancement opportunities.
• Project Lead the Way (PLTW)coreTechnology or IntegrationPLTW provides STEM curricula that enhances academic programs across the district. The curriculum focuses on hands-on, project-based learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to prepare students for college and career success.
• Comtrea Health CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerComtrea offers dental and behavioral health services for all students at an on-site health center located at Senn-Thomas Middle School. Students from other buildings can take a shuttle to access services. Comtrea accepts all forms of insurance and has special programs for the underinsured. Services available Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
• Chestnut Health ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership provides additional health services to students in the district. Part of the district's comprehensive approach to student health and wellness.
• Parents as TeacherscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated with Early Childhood Services Association serving Dunklin R-5, Festus, Crystal City, and Jefferson R-7 school districts. Provides home visiting program and early childhood development support for families with young children.
• HTK ArchitectsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture firm engaged for Proposition Safe Schools facility improvements. HTK Architects held contractor meet and greet sessions to generate interest in construction projects including secure entrances, new gym with storm shelter, theater upgrades, and turf field installation.
• AmerenminorOthersAmeren awarded energy efficiency funding to the district in June 2026, supporting district sustainability and cost-reduction initiatives.
• MSHSAA (Missouri State High School Athletics Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoverning body for athletics and activities in Missouri. Controls admission prices for playoff games and tournaments including Districts, Sectionals, and State competitions. No passes are accepted at MSHSAA events.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Crystal City R-3 School District: Adjacent small public school district in Jefferson County, Missouri. Direct peer given its comparable small-town K-12 footprint and Parents as Teachers co-partnership with Dunklin, competing for similar families in the same labor market.
• Festus R-6 School District: Neighboring Jefferson County, Missouri public school district. Direct peer because it serves the same family pool, co-partners with Dunklin through the Parents as Teachers early childhood affiliation, and competes for the same residential enrollment in Herculaneum/Pevely/Barnhart-adjacent areas.
• Jefferson R-7 School District: Nearby Jefferson County R-7 district sharing the Parents as Teachers early childhood consortium with Dunklin. Comparable in operating model and student demographics, competing within the same county-wide enrollment pool.

Regional players

• Hillsboro R-3 School District: Larger Jefferson County public school district comparable in operating model and Missouri state-aid funding framework. Useful as a regional benchmark for academic outcomes, facility programs, and bond execution.
• Mehlville R-9 School District: Suburban St. Louis-area public district operating four traditional school buildings and similar K-12 programming. Comparable in multi-school structure and operating model, though serving a different (more suburban) catchment.
• Windsor C-1 School District: Jefferson County, Missouri public district offering a similar small-district K-12 model. Comparable in scale and governance structure, though serving Imperial-area families rather than Dunklin's Herculaneum/Pevely catchment.
• Fox C-6 School District: Public school district in Jefferson County serving Arnold and surrounding communities. Comparable K-12 public education model in the same regional market, although geographically north of Dunklin's service area.

Broad incumbents

• Webster Groves School District: Established St. Louis-area public school district with a similar college-preparatory focus and dual-credit/AP pathway emphasis. Comparable as an incumbent K-12 public education provider competing for college-bound families in the broader region.
• Rockwood R-6 School District: Large, highly rated public school district west of St. Louis offering comprehensive K-12 programming. Comparable as a public-school competitor for families prioritizing academic reputation, although operating at materially greater scale.

Others

• Infinite Campus: Student information system vendor used by Dunklin for the parent/student portal, grade management, and meal payments. Included as an ecosystem participant rather than a competitor — relevant because SIS selection is a key operational decision for small districts.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BlackcatUpdates
• YouTubeyoutube.com/results?search_query=dunklin+r-5
• Facebookfacebook.com/DunklinR5

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 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 dunklin school district r-5