What cleveland school district (ms) does

Cleveland School District (CSD) is a public K-12 school district and political subdivision of the State of Mississippi, headquartered at 305 Merritt Drive in Cleveland, Bolivar County. The district operates nine schools spanning Pre-K through 12th grade, including Bell Academy, D.M. Smith Elementary, Hayes Cooper Center, H.M. Nailor Elementary, Pearman Elementary, Parks Elementary, Cleveland Central Middle School, Cleveland Central High School, the Cleveland Career Development & Technology Center, and the Walter Robinson Achievement Center for alternative education. Approximately 3,400 students are transported daily across the district, with seven schools designated Title I school-wide and additional programs such as the INSPIRE Gifted Program (grades 2-6) supporting differentiated instruction. CSD is governed by an elected five-member Board of Trustees under the leadership of Superintendent Dr. Lisa Bramuchi and Deputy Superintendent Charles Johnson.

CSD's core technology stack integrates Clever single sign-on with the SAM student information system, ActiveParent and ActiveStudent portals, Google Classroom, i-Ready diagnostic and personalized instruction, STEMscopes science curriculum, Promethean ActivPanel interactive displays, and Swivl video capture for teacher professional development. Student-support services include Paper (24/7 multilingual online tutoring with teacher session-review), Varsity Tutors for Schools, Grammy Museum Mississippi cultural-education programming, and the Delta State University Rising Scholars dual-enrollment pathway. A multi-year CSD Modernization Project with Schneider Electric is upgrading HVAC, LED lighting, roofs, restrooms, safety systems (perimeter fencing, access controls, vape sensors, cameras), and athletic facilities, with completion targeted for 2025.

CSD's business model is that of a tax-funded public education agency rather than a commercial enterprise: services are provided at no direct cost to district residents, with revenue drawn from federal allocations (Title I across seven schools, IDEA, USDA Child Nutrition reimbursements under Community Eligibility Provision), Mississippi Department of Education state aid, and local property tax. The USDA-funded CEP provides free breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students for the 2025-2026 school year, and Pre-K services leverage state matching funds ($2,500 per full-day, $1,250 per half-day child) supplemented by community tax-credit donations. Go-to-market is geographic enrollment within attendance boundaries plus intra-district school choice; distribution channels are direct through the schools themselves, with communications supported by a Finalsite website and active Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube presence including live-streamed board meetings.

Name

cleveland school district (ms)

Legal name

Cleveland School District

Website

https://cleveland.k12.ms.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Cleveland School District is a publicly funded K-12 school district in Cleveland, Mississippi, operating nine schools that serve approximately 3,400 students from Pre-K through grade 12 with academic, gifted, alternative, and career-technical programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA), Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Pre-kindergarten programs
• Gifted education services
• Special education programs
• Child nutrition services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cleveland

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, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public school district, Cleveland School District is funded through multiple government sources: federal funding including Title I programs for seven schools, state funding from Mississippi Department of Education, and local funding from district taxpayers. The district operates under USDA Child Nutrition Programs providing free meals to all students under Community Eligibility Provision.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cleveland School District is a public K-12 school district in Cleveland, Mississippi, operating nine schools serving students from Pre-K through 12th grade. The district delivers core academic instruction, gifted education, special education, alternative learning, career and technical education, child nutrition, and supplemental services such as 24/7 tutoring, free meals, and facilities modernization, all funded through federal, state, and local government sources.

Product overview

The Cleveland School District operates a network of 9 schools (PK-12) in Cleveland, MS, offering educational programs through both its core school network and specialized programs. The district's product portfolio includes: its core school network serving approximately 3,400 transported students; the INSPIRE Gifted Program for grades 2-6; the Paper online tutoring platform providing 24/7 academic support; Child Nutrition Services providing free meals via Community Eligibility Provision; a comprehensive Curriculum and Instruction framework using i-Ready and STEMscopes tools; the CSD Modernization Project (partnered with Schneider Electric) upgrading facilities and adding Promethean ActivPanels and Swivl video coaching equipment; Alternative Education at the Walter Robinson Achievement Center; a Pre-K Program across multiple elementary sites; and Federal Programs Title I supporting seven school-wide Title I schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• INSPIRE Gifted Program: Gifted education program serving second through sixth grade students at each elementary and middle school, with students spending one day per week in the gifted pull-out enrichment program.
• Alternative Education Program

Products and services

• Cleveland School District Network of Schools A network of nine schools serving PK-12 students in Cleveland, MS, including Bell Academy (PK-6), D.M. Smith Elementary (3-6), Hayes Cooper Center (PreK-6), H.M. Nailor Elementary (K-2), Pearman Elementary (1-6), Parks Elementary (PreK-6), Cleveland Central Middle (7-8), Cleveland Central High (9-12), and Cleveland Career Development & Technology Center (9-12).
• INSPIRE Gifted Program A pull-out enrichment program for intellectually gifted students in grades 2-6, offering thinking skills, creativity, self-directed learning, group dynamics, communication, leadership, visual/performing arts, career exploration, and socio-emotional guidance instruction for a minimum of five hours per week.
• Child Nutrition Services Free breakfast and lunch meals for all enrolled students through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2025-2026 school year, including the Summer Food Service Program, with nutrition education and wellness policies.
• Curriculum and Instruction District-wide curriculum framework aligned with Mississippi College and Career Readiness Standards, covering ELA K-12, Math K-12, Science, Social Studies, with tools including i-Ready, STEMscopes, scaffolding documents, and curriculum maps.
• Alternative Education Program (Walter Robinson Achievement Center) An alternative education program accommodating behavioral and academic needs of students who cannot be adequately served in traditional settings, providing direct social, emotional, and behavioral management instruction.
• Pre-K Program Pre-kindergarten services for four-year-old children at Bell Academy, Hayes Cooper Center, H.M. Nailor Elementary, and Parks Elementary, including a Pre-K Tax Credit program supporting the Cleveland Early Learning Collaborative.
• Federal Programs Title I Federal Title I funding program serving seven school-wide Title I schools, providing guidance, support, and parental engagement programs to promote student academic achievement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 3,400 students transported safely daily across the district
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 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

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered major, standard, core and notable.

• Schneider ElectricmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe district has partnered with Schneider Electric as an energy and sustainability expert for the CSD Modernization Project. The partnership aims to accomplish transformational goals while reducing district energy costs over several years. Projects include new HVAC systems district-wide, LED lighting, roof replacements, restroom renovations, and safety enhancements including perimeter fencing, door access controls, camera systems, and emergency communication upgrades.
• Kelly ServicesstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCSD partners with Kelly Services to employ substitute teachers. The district directs interested substitute teacher candidates to contact Kelly Services at 662.563.8801 to initiate the employment process.
• Varsity TutorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVarsity Tutors for Schools provides free tutoring services to Cleveland School District students. The partnership offers academic support, test preparation, and homework help to enhance student achievement.
• PapercoreTechnology or IntegrationPaper provides unlimited 24/7 on-demand tutoring access for all students at no cost to families. The platform offers academic support in all subject areas and more than 4 languages through trained tutors. Teachers can review student sessions to identify learning gaps and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Grammy Museum MississippinotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrammy Museum Mississippi donated workbooks highlighting diversity in music throughout history to Cleveland Central High School history classes. The workbooks were created by Grammy Museum Mississippi and the Nissan Foundation, supporting cultural and music education programs.
• Delta State UniversitynotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Rising Scholars Program partnership with Delta State University provides academic enrichment opportunities for students. Dual credit and dual enrollment guidance is available for high school students seeking college-level coursework.
• USDA Child Nutrition ProgramscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe district participates in USDA National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program under Community Eligibility Provision, providing free meals to all enrolled students for the 2025-2026 school year. Additional programs include Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program and Summer Food Service Program.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Jackson Public School District: Another Mississippi public school district operating multiple schools across PK-12 with comparable Title I reliance and similar state accountability framework. Most relevant peer for budget scale, governance, and curriculum benchmarking within the same state policy environment.
• Greenville Public School District: Delta-region Mississippi public school district serving a similarly small city with comparable Title I prevalence, demographic profile, and economic base. Closest demographic and geographic peer to Cleveland.
• Indianola Municipal School District: Adjacent Mississippi Delta public school district serving a comparable small-town, high-poverty population. Direct peer for enrollment scale, Title I concentration, and regional labor market dynamics.
• Leland School District: Small Mississippi Delta public school district serving a comparable high-poverty community with similar enrollment scale (sub-1,000 students). Relevant for small-Delta operating model benchmarking and Title I dependence comparison.
• Greenwood-Leflore Consolidated School District: Mississippi Delta consolidated public school district of comparable enrollment scale and demographic profile. Direct peer for Title I intensity, free-meals program implementation, and rural district operating economics.
• Mound Bayou Public School District: Very small Mississippi Delta public school district in a similar high-poverty community. Direct peer for small-district operating realities, teacher recruitment challenges (Kelly Services-style substitute reliance), and Title I dependence.

Broad incumbents

• DeSoto County School District: Largest Mississippi public school district by enrollment and a high-growth suburban district. Comparable as a same-state LEA, useful as an upper-bound benchmark for funding, curriculum, and modernization scale, though operating in a fundamentally different demographic context.
• Rankin County School District: Mid-size Mississippi public district with strong state accountability ratings and meaningful Title I footprint. Comparable governance structure (elected board, state oversight) and curriculum framework; differs on demographic and economic profile.
• Madison County School District: High-performing Mississippi public district serving a more affluent suburban population. Comparable state policy environment and curriculum standards; useful contrast point for performance and modernization benchmarks.

Regional players

• Mississippi Achievement School District (Achievement School District / ARD): Mississippi state-level intervention entity for low-performing schools; comparable as same-state education authority. Indirect peer — relevant for state accountability, takeover, and turnaround policy context rather than direct operational competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@clevelandschooldistrict3902
• Facebookfacebook.com/CSDMSPR
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cleveland-school-district

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries11 records

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