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Protect school-issued equipment

Track laptops and other devices to students, educators, and support staff across campuses to maintain visibility and prevent loss – from day to day and semester to semester.

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Stay compliant with grant & funding rules

Keep accurate records of assets purchased with federal or state funding, to meet audit requirements tied to grants like Title I.

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Make the  most of limited budgets

Stretch tight budgets further by reallocating underused items and tracking warranty and maintenance schedules to keep assets running longer.

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How Schools & Universities Use RedBeam

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Track student and staff IT equipment

From 1:1 device programs to campus tech labs, educational institutions manage a wide range of valuable equipment. RedBeam Asset Tracking helps you monitor where everything is, who’s using it, and when it’s due back – so nothing slips through the cracks.
  • See what’s assigned and what’s available – Instantly check whether laptops, tablets, or audiovisual gear are in use, ready for checkout, or overdue.
  • Track shared classroom tools – Keep items like microscopes, musical instruments, and robotics kits in rotation by logging usage and return history.
  • Simplify audits and funding reports – Pull complete asset histories to meet compliance requirements for state and federal programs.

Avoid supply shortages & overspending

Trying to manage consumables like printer toner, science lab materials, or art supplies using spreadsheets can lead to inaccurate counts and rushed orders. RedBeam inventory management for schools helps you keep shelves stocked and budgets in check.
  • Prevent supply disruptions – Monitor inventory levels in real time so teachers and staff always have the resources they need.
  • Know who’s using what – Have users scan labels as they take items from supply closets, and automatically log the classrooms or departments they’re being distributed to.
  • Improve budget planning – Review usage reports to better forecast your spending and right-size supply orders.

Keep your most valuable assets in sight

Technology carts, lab instruments, and other mobile, high-cost items can be hard to keep track of manually – especially across large campuses. RedBeam RFID enables real-time visibility and automated logging of asset movement.
  • Find assets fast – Use RFID readers to quickly locate equipment across classrooms, libraries, IT closets, and storage rooms.
  • Prevent unauthorized movement – Get alerts if tagged items leave a designated area.
  • Automate audit logs – Reduce manual inventory work by generating real-time activity histories with minimal staff effort.

Education Tracking Solutions Features

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Mobile Optimized

Locate and manage IT equipment, lab tools, and classroom tech from anywhere – whether you’re in the admin office, on campus, or between school sites.

Check-In/Check-Out

Give IT and media center staff an easy-to-update system for streamlining device lending. Let them assign devices to students, or have students use RedBeam as a self-checkout for increasing accountability.

Audit Compliance Reporting

Quickly generate reports for school board reviews, grant compliance, or technology audits – complete with asset histories and documentation for things like Title I and Perkins funding.

Store & Forward

Continue tracking even in Wi-Fi dead zones like basements and storage areas. RedBeam syncs your updates automatically once you're back online.

Label Printing & Encoding

Print your own barcode or QR code label IDs for tracking anything from Chromebooks and tablets to smartboards, projectors, and AV gear.

Custom Data Fields

Log the details that matter most to your institution, including funding sources (like Title I or PTA), assigned faculty, or warranty expiration dates for school-issued devices.

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Connect RedBeam with Your School’s Tech Stack

Use secure REST APIs to share school inventory updates with your ITSM, SMS, or LMS in real time – and make informed decisions about the resources that support your learning environment.

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Vanderbilt University

Manage school inventories & assets the easy way.

From tracking IT devices to managing supplies, RedBeam helps educational institutions simplify audits and make the most of their resources. Let’s find the right solution for your school.

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School Inventory Tracking FAQs

What’s the difference between asset tracking and inventory tracking for schools?

Asset tracking focuses on durable items – things like laptops, microscopes, and smartboards – that stay in your school system over time. You can track who they’re assigned to, when they were last maintained, and where they’re currently located.

Inventory tracking is for consumables like lab supplies, classroom materials, or janitorial stock. RedBeam helps you monitor things like quantities and expiration dates so you can better manage your budget and anticipate re-ordering needs.

Can RedBeam support large school districts or university systems?
Absolutely. RedBeam scales to support multi-campus environments, large public school districts, or even statewide programs. You can even add custom data fields to asset records. This lets you capture insights around things like use by location, department, and funding sources.
Can RedBeam help with grant compliance?

Yes, it can. For grants that include requirements around documenting the fixed assets you purchase with their funds, RedBeam can provide asset inventories and date-stamped, time-stamped, and user-stamped audit reports. We can help you track purchase and disposal records, and everything in between – including maintenance histories, asset condition statuses, and valuation.

How does RedBeam help us protect our school assets?
RedBeam provides check-in/check-out logs, so you always know who’s using your resources, and when you can expect them to be returned. Whether you use our software to assign IT equipment and materials to individuals, or let them use RedBeam as a self-checkout system, the system helps improve visibility and accountability at the same time. 
Can RedBeam help with IT refresh cycles or device upgrades?
Yes. RedBeam helps you track device age, warranty status, and condition – so you can plan upgrades and justify replacement funding with clear documentation.
What if we only want to start with one school or department?
No problem. You can begin with a single location and expand as needed. RedBeam is flexible and scalable.