Public Schools K-12 Industry Overview

Excerpt from Public Schools K-12 Report

Institutions in this industry provide primary and secondary classroom education as part of public school systems. School districts vary greatly in size; the 100 largest districts serve about 20 percent of all students.

Competitive Landscape

Demand is driven by demographics. The success of individual schools depends largely on funding, the ability to attract effective teachers, and student performance; parental support can be a contributing factor. Schools in affluent communities may receive more local funding support and be able to offer a wider range of instruction.

Products, Operations & Technology

The average public school has about 500 students, but elementary schools are smaller (470 students) and secondary schools (middle and high schools) are larger (800 students). The average student/teacher ratio is 15:1. The high school graduation rate for public school students is almost 75 percent.