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Overview
Introduction to Decimal — the modern school management platform
What is Decimal?
Decimal is a comprehensive, cloud-based school management platform designed to digitize and streamline every aspect of school administration. Built with modern web technologies, it provides a single pane of glass for managing students, staff, academics, finances, and communications across one or multiple school campuses.
Unlike legacy school management systems that require expensive on-premise infrastructure, Decimal runs entirely in the browser and synchronizes data in real time. It works offline, supports Android and desktop applications, and is designed to be intuitive enough for first-time computer users.
Decimal is built by educators, for educators. Every feature is designed to reduce administrative burden and give teachers more time to focus on what matters most — teaching.
Who is it for?
Decimal is designed for the entire school ecosystem:
- School administrators and principals — Get a bird's-eye view of school performance, enrollment trends, and staff activity. Make data-driven decisions with real-time analytics.
- Teachers — Manage your classes, take attendance in seconds, record grades, and communicate with parents — all from your phone or laptop.
- Finance officers — Create fee structures, track payments, generate receipts, and produce financial reports without spreadsheets.
- Admissions staff — Process applications, manage enrollment pipelines, and onboard new students with structured workflows.
- Parents — Stay informed about your child's attendance, grades, fees, and school announcements through a dedicated parent portal.
- Super administrators — Manage multiple schools from a single platform with cross-school analytics and centralized configuration.
Key capabilities
| Capability | Description |
|---|---|
| Student management | Complete student profiles, enrollment tracking, guardians, medical info, and documents |
| Attendance | Daily roll call with absent/present/late/excused statuses and parent notifications |
| Academics | Subjects, classes, grading systems, report cards, and academic year management |
| Examinations | Exam scheduling, mark entry, grade computation, and result publication |
| Timetable | Visual timetable builder with conflict detection and teacher/class scheduling |
| Finance | Fee structures, invoicing, payment tracking, receipts, and financial reports |
| Communication | In-app messaging, announcements, and parent-teacher communication |
| Reports | Analytics dashboards, report cards, attendance summaries, and exportable data |
Architecture
Decimal uses a modern, performant technology stack:
- Frontend: Next.js 16 App Router with React 19 and Tailwind CSS
- Backend: Supabase (PostgreSQL with Row-Level Security)
- Auth: Supabase Auth with Google OAuth and Turnstile captcha
- Offline: IndexedDB with background sync engine
- Mobile: Capacitor (Android) and Tauri (Desktop)
- Hosting: Vercel with global CDN
The platform implements an offline-first architecture. Data is stored locally in IndexedDB when the network is unavailable and automatically synchronizes when connectivity is restored. This ensures schools in areas with unreliable internet can continue operating without interruption.
Getting help
If you need assistance getting started:
- Browse the Quickstart guide to set up your school in under 5 minutes
- Check the FAQ for answers to common questions
- Visit Support to contact the Decimal team directly