east knox local school district

What east knox local school district does

East Knox Local School District is a public PK-12 school district operating under the authority of Ohio Revised Code and governed by an elected five-member Board of Education. The district serves students across a 122 square mile area in Knox County, Ohio, through two physical buildings: East Knox Elementary School (PK-6) at 23081 Coshocton Road and East Knox Jr./Sr. High School (7-12) at 23227 Coshocton Road, both in Howard, Ohio. It provides comprehensive educational services including core academic instruction, Title I supplemental support, special education, preschool operated by Knox County Educational Service Center, college and career preparation, dual enrollment via College Credit Plus, career and technical education through Knox County Career Center, athletics under OHSAA, and extracurricular programs including FFA, Marching Band, FCCLA, and National Honor Society.

The district runs on a conventional K-12 administrative technology stack: PowerSchool as the Student Information System, ClassLink for single sign-on, NWEA for assessments, FinalForms for online enrollment and forms management, MySchoolBucks for meal payments, and Dragonfly for athletic scheduling. Instructional and operational support functions include food service (Bulldog Cafe) operating under the USDA National School Lunch Program with Community Eligibility Provision, a transportation department covering the full 122 square mile district, school nursing, mental health coordination through a Student Success and Wellness Funding Plan, and credit recovery via Apex and TRECA.

As a political subdivision of the State of Ohio, East Knox is funded through Ohio Department of Education per-pupil state aid, Knox County property taxes, and federal categorical grants including Title I and special education. No tuition is charged to resident students; revenue is non-transactional and based on enrollment-driven funding formulas. The district employs approximately 167 faculty and staff across both buildings. Open enrollment for non-resident students is available between April 1 and September 1 subject to per-grade capacity limits. The district is not a private or investable entity; it is a publicly governed institution whose leadership includes Superintendent Richard Baird, Treasurer Jessica Busenburg, and a five-member elected Board of Education.

Name

east knox local school district

Legal name

East Knox Local School District

Website

https://ekschools.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

East Knox Local School District is a public PK-12 school district in Knox County, Ohio, operating two school buildings and serving students across 122 square miles through state, local, and federal funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

Keywords

• Public k-12 education
• School district services
• Elementary secondary education
• Student transportation services
• School food services

Headquarters

HQ city

Howard

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, Others

Revenue model

1. State Funding: Public school district receives per-pupil state funding from Ohio Department of Education based on enrollment and categorical programs
2. Local Property Taxes: Local property tax revenue supports district operations as a public school district in Ohio
3. Federal Funding: Title I, special education, and other federal program funding
4. Food Service Revenue: National School Lunch Program providing breakfast and lunch to students, with fees for paid meals and free/reduced lunch for qualifying families
5. Student Fees: Miscellaneous fees for participation in courses, classes, or activities as outlined in open enrollment information

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

East Knox Local School District is a public K-12 school district in Knox County, Ohio, operating two school buildings: an Elementary School (PK-6) and a Jr./Sr. High School (7-12). The district delivers comprehensive educational and student support services including core academic instruction, preschool, food services (Bulldog Cafe), bus transportation, athletics, extracurricular programs (FFA, Marching Band, National Honor Society, FCCLA), guidance counseling, Title I academic support, school nursing, credit recovery, and College Credit Plus dual enrollment with regional universities. The district serves students across a 122 square mile area through open enrollment.

Product overview

East Knox Local School District is a public PK-12 school district operating two school buildings: Elementary School (PK-6) and Jr./Sr. High School (7-12). The district provides comprehensive educational services including core academic instruction, food services (Bulldog Cafe), transportation, athletics, extracurricular programs (FFA, Marching Band, National Honor Society), counseling/guidance services, Title I academic support, preschool education, and credit recovery. The district partners with external platforms for enrollment (FinalForms), student information (PowerSchool), meal payments (MySchoolBucks), and athletic scheduling (Dragonfly).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• East Knox Elementary School

Quantifiable outcome

• Students can earn college credit through College Credit Plus program with partnerships at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Central Ohio Technical College, Kenyon Academic Partnership, and Ohio State University

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Knox County Educational Service Center (Knox ESC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Knox ESC operates a preschool program within the East Knox Elementary building and provides special education services. They also coordinate substitute teachers through the district. Jackie Nutt serves as Preschool Director and Related Services Coordinator at Knox ESC, 11700 Upper Gilchrist Rd., Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050, 740-393-6980.
• FinalFormscoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline enrollment and forms management platform used for student registration, back-to-school forms, and open enrollment applications. The district partners with FinalForms to streamline the enrollment process for families.
• PowerSchoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent Information System (SIS) used for managing student records, grades, and parent portal access. PowerSchool Cybersecurity Incident Information was communicated to families in January 2025.
• ClassLinkcoreTechnology or IntegrationSingle sign-on platform used by students and staff to access educational applications and resources through LaunchPad.
• JostensminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGraduation supplies vendor for caps, gowns, and tassels. Class of 2026 cap/gown/tassel unit priced at $50.00 with group ordering discounts available.
• KrogerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKroger Community Rewards program allows shoppers to support East Knox Elementary School. Kroger donates 5% of qualified purchases to the school when customers link their Kroger Plus Card using NPO #81101.
• Mount Vernon Nazarene UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege Credit Plus partner allowing high school students to earn college credits while enrolled in high school.
• Central Ohio Technical College (COTC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege Credit Plus partner providing dual enrollment opportunities for East Knox students.
• Kenyon Academic PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege Credit Plus partner offering dual enrollment options for qualified students.
• Ohio State University Academy ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege Credit Plus partner providing additional dual enrollment opportunities.
• Knox County Career CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer and technical education partnership allowing students to explore career pathways and earn industry credentials. First Chance Application Night available for enrollment.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Mount Vernon City School District: Adjacent Knox County, Ohio public K-12 district serving the city of Mount Vernon. Closest geographic peer and a key feeder/competitor for student enrollment, sharing the same county educational service center and regional labor market.
• Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted Village School District: Small Ohio public K-12 district in Ashland/Holmes counties operating under a similar rural/village governance model. Comparable in funding mix (state + property tax + federal) and program offerings.
• Ashland City School District: Slightly larger neighboring Ohio public K-12 district that shares regional CTE partnerships and postsecondary dual-enrollment relationships, providing a benchmark for programming scale East Knox could aspire to.

Direct peers

• Centerburg Local School District: Neighboring Knox County, Ohio public K-12 district of similar small/rural scale. Competes for open-enrollment students and shares Knox ESC service relationships, making it the most directly comparable peer.
• Fredericktown Local School District: Knox County, Ohio public K-12 district of comparable size and rural profile. Shares county-level funding dynamics, transportation challenges, and the Knox ESC partner relationship.
• Danville Local School District: Small Knox County, Ohio public K-12 district with similar enrollment scale and rural operating profile. Directly comparable in funding structure, staffing size, and program offerings.
• Northmor Local School District: Adjacent rural Ohio public K-12 district in Morrow County serving a similar geographic footprint. Comparable in scale, FFA/athletics programming, and per-pupil funding dynamics.
• Highland Local School District (Morrow County): Rural Ohio public K-12 district serving a comparable population density and agricultural community. Similar operational profile including College Credit Plus participation and CTE pathways.
• Clear Fork Valley Local School District: Rural Ohio public K-12 district serving a comparable geographic footprint with similar enrollment scale. Closely aligned on staffing model, transportation area, and curricular program structure.
• River View Local School District: Rural east-central Ohio public K-12 district of comparable size and demographic profile. Similar challenges around rural transportation, property tax reliance, and open enrollment competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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