Elevare
Break-even & Financial Planning Platform for Public Charter Schools
Project Overview
Timeline
3 months development cycle
Target Users
School leaders, charter network executives, finance and operations teams, and board decision-makers.
Goal
Empower charter schools to plan and manage finances confidently with real-time, data-driven insights.
A purpose-built digital platform designed to empower public charter schools with accurate financial planning, breakeven analysis, and strategic decision-making tools. Positioned as the first school-model breakeven and financial planning platform exclusively for charter schools, Elevare centralizes complex financial data and modeling into an intuitive interface that supports budgeting, enrollment forecasting, and sustainability planning. Developed using Next.js, a modern React framework, the platform delivers high-performance, scalable web experiences tailored for data-driven educational leaders.
Elevare was launched by Tuscan Partners, an education and non-profit consulting firm with deep expertise in charter school operations, to transform how financial planning is conducted in the charter sector, enabling leaders to optimize funding, forecast enrollment blends, and engage stakeholders with transparent financial scenarios.
- The Challenge
Public charter school leaders across the U.S. face increasing pressure to balance academic excellence with financial viability. The consulting partner consistently encountered challenges such as:
- Unclear enrollment breakeven targets are impacting staffing and program decisions
- Budget models that failed to reflect real-world academic and operational structures
- Inability to quickly assess the financial impact of enrollment or staffing changes
- Limited tools for long-term and multi-year financial planning
School leaders needed a flexible, data-driven solution that aligned financial modeling with the realities of U.S. charter funding, staffing structures, and enrollment variability.
- The Solution
The platform integrates historical data with forward-looking planning models so financial decisions are not reactive but intentionally grounded in data.
Models School-Specific Financial
Models school-specific financial scenarios, accounting for all revenue streams and expense categories unique to charter operations
Breakeven Analysis
Calculates breakeven enrollment levels across time horizons (e.g., initial enrollment, official count dates, annual budget cycles)
Data Visualization
Provides data visualization and scenario planning, enabling leaders to compare outcomes under varying assumptions
Strategic Decision
Produces clear reports that support strategic conversations with donors, authorizers, boards, and finance committees
How It Works
A streamlined workflow that transforms hours of manual work into minutes of automated processing
Data Input & Setup
Upload financial data and set key assumptions
Scenario Modeling
Model and compare multiple scenarios
Insights & Reporting
View dashboards and export reports
Continuous Forecasting
Update inputs for real-time forecasting
Powerful Features
Built with modern technology to deliver a seamless document processing experience
Financial Viability Benchmark
Calculates the minimum number of students required to cover operating costs—helping schools assess financial viability before and during the academic year.
Future Enrollment & Revenue Outlook
Uses customizable variables to project enrollment trends and their impact on revenue, accounting for retention rates, recruitment initiatives, and demographic shifts.
Budget & Funding Impact Analysis
Lets users simulate multiple strategic scenarios (e.g., budget cuts, funding increases, change in class sizes) to understand cash flow and sustainability implications.
Enterprise-Grade Financial Intelligence for Schools
End-to-end financial planning & forecasting built specifically for charter schools. Model scenarios, track cash flow, and make confident decisions in real time.
Tech Stack
Built with modern, enterprise-grade technologies for performance, scalability, and security
Frontend
* React
* Next.js
* TypeScript
* Tailwind CSS
Backend
* Node.js
* Express
* RESTful APIs
* Serverless
Database & Auth
* Supabase
* PostgreSQL
* Firebase Auth
* JWT
Data Modeling
* Dashboarding
* Visualization
* PyMuPDF
* Reporting
Infrastructure
* Vercel
* AWS S3
* CDN
* CI/CD
Security
* SSL/TLS
* Encryption
* GDPR
* Auto-cleanup
Agile Development
Iterative approach with regular client feedback
Thoroughly Tested
Comprehensive testing for reliability
Well Documented
Clear documentation for easy maintenance
What Users Say
Trusted by Consultants for better & faster Financial Planning
5-Star Ratings
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Trusted by Professionals
Accountants, lawyers, and business owners rely on Renamie daily
Time-Saving Solution
"Saves us hours every week" - Most common feedback from users
Results & Impact
Measurable improvements in efficiency, productivity, and user satisfaction
Improved confidence in enrollment forecasting and staffing decisions
Clear visibility into financial risks and opportunities before decisions were made
Stronger alignment between mission, academic model, and financial reality
A shift from reactive budgeting to proactive, strategic financial planning
- Project Deliverables
- Fully functional SaaS web application
- Charter-specific financial modeling engine
- Multi-scenario forecasting framework
- Enrollment-driven revenue projections
- Staffing and compensation cost modeling
- Cash flow and liquidity analysis
- Breakeven and runway calculations
- Real-time data input and recalibration
- Assumption-based sensitivity analysis
- Visual analytics dashboards
- Financial and board-ready reports
- Secure, scalable platform architecture
Client Satisfaction
Exceeded expectations with quality delivery
Scalable Solution
Built to grow with business needs
Easy Maintenance
Clean code with comprehensive documentation
