cpsb-spikes

What cpsb-spikes does

Calcasieu Parish School Board (CPSB) is a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana operating a public K-12 school district headquartered at 3310 Broad Street in Lake Charles. It is the 5th largest school district in Louisiana, serving more than 29,000 students across 62 schools (3 PreK, 35 elementary, 11 middle, 11 high, and 2 K-12 campuses) through municipalities including Lake Charles, Sulphur, DeQuincy, Westlake, Iowa, and Vinton. The district employs more than 4,500 staff, including over 2,500 teachers, and operates ancillary programs such as a school nutrition program serving 4.1 million meals annually and a transportation fleet running more than 300 daily bus routes. Governance is provided by an elected 15-member board, with executive leadership under Superintendent Dr. Jason VanMetre (appointed 2026, 20+ years of district tenure) and Chief Operating Officer Robert Barrentine.

The district's technology stack is anchored by JCampus as the primary student information system, with Canvas as the LMS, ClassLink LaunchPad for single sign-on, Microsoft 365 for productivity, and Finalsite for web content management. Instructional resources include Renaissance Accelerated Reader, Discovery Education, Gale Resources, Flocabulary, Tumble Books, World Book Online, and Scholastic BookFlix. Administrative operations are supported by Frontline (HR/substitute management), FinPlus (finance), IncidentIQ (ITSM), MySchoolBucks and Online School Payments (OSP) for payments, and WebCRD for print services. Specialized programs include the Region 5 STEM Center, Technology Training Center, Career & Technical Education centers, gifted and talented services for approximately 2,000 students, Advanced Placement courses, and a Partners in Education community engagement program.

CPSB is funded through a combination of local property taxes, sales taxes, state education allocations, and federal grants; it does not charge tuition. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed on the district's public materials. Customer segments include K-12 students (primary), parents and families, and community/business partners. Distribution is direct-to-consumer across school sites within the mandated Calcasieu Parish attendance zone, with no geographic expansion outside the parish indicated in the source data.

Name

cpsb-spikes

Legal name

Calcasieu Parish School Board

Website

https://cpsb.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Calcasieu Parish School Board is a Louisiana public K-12 school district operating 62 schools serving more than 29,000 students across Calcasieu Parish, funded through state allocations and local property and sales taxes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• School district services
• Career technical education
• Special education programs
• Student transportation

Headquarters

HQ city

Lake Charles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Government-funded public education through state and local funding sources including property taxes, sales taxes, and state education allocations to operate 62 schools serving 29,000+ students

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Calcasieu Parish School Board is a public K-12 school district operating 62 schools across Calcasieu Parish in Southwest Louisiana, providing free public education to approximately 29,000 students from PreK through 12th grade. The district delivers core academic instruction, career & technical education, gifted and talented programs, special education services, advanced placement courses, and specialized programs such as the Region 5 STEM Center, plus ancillary services including school nutrition (4.1 million meals annually), student transportation (300+ daily bus routes), and extended daycare.

Product overview

Calcasieu Parish School Board (CPSB) operates as a K-12 public school district serving approximately 29,000 students across 62 schools in Southwest Louisiana. The district's technology ecosystem consists of JCampus as the core Student Information System, integrated with Canvas LMS for online learning, ClassLink LaunchPad for single sign-on access, and Microsoft 365 for productivity. CPSB provides digital educational resources including Renaissance Accelerated Reader, Discovery Education, Gale Resources, Flocabulary, and Tumble Books. Administrative operations are supported through FinPlus/Frontline for finance and HR, Express Scripts and Blue Cross for health benefits, First Financial for enrollment, MySchoolBucks for meal payments, and WebCRD for print services. The district offers specialized STEM programs through its Region 5 STEM Center and Technology Training Center, career technical education through CTE Centers, and gifted/talented programming for approximately 2,000 students. JCampus serves as the central hub managing student records, grades, and attendance across all district schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Public Education Services Comprehensive free public education from PreK through 12th grade for students residing in Calcasieu Parish, delivered through 62 schools across the district. Includes core academic instruction, special education, and English learner services.
• Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers Vocational training centers offering programs in welding, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, automotive technology, and business courses leading to industry certifications and a CTE Endorsement on diplomas. For high school students.
• Gifted & Talented Program Services for approximately 2,000 gifted and high-ability students in grades K-12, including pull-out enrichment, middle school acceleration, and Advanced Placement courses.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Program College-level courses following College Board prescribed curriculum with standardized testing, allowing students to earn college credit.
• School Nutrition Program District-wide meal service program serving 4.1 million meals annually, integrated with MySchoolBucks for online payments. Available to all enrolled students.
• Student Transportation Services School bus routing and fleet management system managing over 300 daily bus routes for student transportation across the parish.
• Print Shop Services District print shop providing printing services to schools, managed through the WebCRD online ordering system.
• Region 5 STEM Center Regional STEM education center serving Southwest Louisiana, offering field trips, after-school classes, weekend programs, and teacher training. For regional students and educators.
• Technology Training Center (TTC) Professional development hub for district technology training, offering classes, workshops, and tech facilitator support for educators.
• Tech Camp Summer technology camp program for students, offered through the district Technology department.
• Book the Bus (Mobile Tech Lab) Mobile technology laboratory that travels to schools for hands-on STEM and technology education experiences.
• Work-Based Learning Internship and cooperative education program allowing students to graduate with a Career & Technical Education Endorsement on their diploma.
• Summer Career Academy Summer program providing career exploration and skills training for students.
• SWLA Esports / CTE Career Coach Esports program integrated with career and technical education for student engagement and career pathway exploration.
• Makerspace Experiences Hands-on maker education experiences including 3D printing challenges, Minecraft competitions, and Sphero robotics competitions.
• Extended Daycare Extended daycare services for students and families, offered through the district's Parents program.
• Talented Visual Arts Program Pull-out and on-site visual arts program for grades K-12 with Carnegie units awarded at high school level.
• Partners in Education Program Business and community partnership program connecting external organizations with schools for student and educational support, including workforce development and community engagement.
• Employee Health Insurance Benefits Program Comprehensive employee health benefits administration including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and wellness programs through Blue Cross Blue Shield, plus an Employee Wellness Program offering premium discounts up to 10%. For district employees.

Quantifiable outcome

• Outperforms state averages on LEAP performance assessments
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration25 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• McNeese State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 January 2026Cooperative endeavor agreement for diagnostic and repair services of University musical instruments by CPSB's Department of Visual and Performing Arts
• Johnson ControlscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 August 2025Awarded two separate contracts for HVAC services - one for each side of the parish (east and west)
• Mardi Gras of Southwest LouisianaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 August 2025Coordination with City of Lake Charles for bus drivers to assist with parade routes for public safety during Mardi Gras celebrations
• Big Brother Big SisterscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 June 2025Memorandum of understanding for mentoring program in district schools
• Allied UniversalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 3 June 2025Awarded contract for school security services replacing previous vendor
• Simon Youth AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2025Memorandum of Understanding extended for Simon Youth Academy at Prien Lake Mall location
• Lake Charles Memorial HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 January 2025Athletic Training Services contract extended through July 31, 2029
• Big Brother Big Sisters MentorUcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 September 2024Renewed relationship with Big Brother Big Sisters' MentorU program
• Louisiana State University Ag Center - Seeds to SuccessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCohort 2024 of Louisiana Farm to School Institute award recipient for local food procurement and school garden initiatives
• Woodside EnergyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsor of LEAD Council at Washington Marion High and Sulphur High schools
• Chennault International Airport AuthorityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPSB representative appointed to board for east and west sides of district

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• East Baton Rouge Parish School System: Another large Louisiana public school district directly comparable to CPSB in governance structure (elected board, state-funded), mix of urban and suburban schools, and K-12 service model. Among the largest districts in Louisiana with a similar program breadth.
• Caddo Parish School Board: Northwest Louisiana public school district operating under the same state funding framework and political subdivision governance as CPSB. Comparable in scale and in operating in a region with industrial economic exposure.
• Jefferson Parish Public School System: Louisiana public school district serving the New Orleans metro with a directly comparable district-level K-12 service model, elected board governance, and similar reliance on state funding formulas.
• St. Tammany Parish Public Schools: Louisiana public school district operating under the same state education policy and accountability framework as CPSB, with comparable K-12 program breadth including gifted, AP, and CTE offerings.
• Lafayette Parish School System: Louisiana public school district comparable to CPSB in size tier, governance structure, and program mix including career and technical education pathways serving regional employers.

Broad incumbents

• Hillsborough County Public Schools: Large Florida public school district serving a comparable industrial/population corridor; operates on the same district model with elected board governance and broad K-12 programs, though materially larger in scale than CPSB.
• Mobile County Public Schools: Alabama public school district serving the Mobile region with comparable industrial-base economy and broadly similar district operational model; useful as a benchmark for district-level programs and funding dynamics in the Gulf South.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CPSBschools
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CPSBschools
• Facebookfacebook.com/CPSBschools
• Instagraminstagram.com/cpsbschools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cpsbschools

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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