The Lamplighter School

Name

The Lamplighter School

Legal name

The Lamplighter School

Website

https://thelamplighterschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Elementary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Early Intervention Academic Readiness (Pre-K–Early Elementary) (EDAKADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Full-Day Nursery Programs (EDACACAD), Extended Day Programs at Preschools & Childcare Centers (EDACAHAB)

Keywords

• Private elementary education
• Early childhood education
• Independent day school
• Summer youth programs
• Private preschool education

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: The primary revenue stream is tuition from families for Pre-K through 4th grade education. Tuition is consistent across all grade levels for the full-day program. Payment plans include 10, 9, or 8 monthly installments, or pay-in-full options.
2. LPA Dues and Fundraisers: Annual $130/family Lamplighter Parents' Association dues. Friday Lunch program serves as a fundraiser. Media Center Open House is a holiday book fundraiser.
3. Summer Programs: FunCamp and Camp Lamplighter summer programs for currently enrolled and incoming students. Rising Pre-K and Kindergarten students receive one FunCamp session included in new student fees.
4. Lamplighter Layers Egg Sales: Student-run egg business where 4th grade students operate the chicken-raising enterprise and sell eggs at carpool.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Lamplighter School is an independent, co-educational day school in North Dallas offering a unified educational program for Pre-K through 4th grade students, ages 3-10. The school's core academic program covers Early Childhood (Pre-K, Kindergarten, Transitional First Grade) and Lower School (Grades 1-4), supplemented by specialized instruction in Science & Technology, Arts, Spanish, Library, and Physical Education, with signature traditions such as the Lamplighter Layers student-run egg business, FLASH Broadcast, and Senior Opera. Auxiliary paid services include FunCamp and Camp Lamplighter summer programs and an Extended Day before/after-school care program, all delivered on a 12-acre purpose-built campus.

Product overview

The Lamplighter School is an independent, co-educational day school offering a unified educational program for pre-kindergarten through fourth grade students. The school operates as a single integrated educational institution rather than a platform with modular components. The core educational program consists of the Early Childhood Program (Pre-K through Transitional First Grade) and the Lower School Program (Grades 1-4), supplemented by specialized subject instruction in Science & Technology, Arts (Art, Music, Drama, Woodworking, Innovative Projects), Spanish, Library, and Physical Education. The Senior Year Program represents the capstone fourth grade experience with unique traditions and responsibilities. Auxiliary services include Summer Programs (FunCamp and Camp Lamplighter), Extended Day care, and the Barn & Animals program. The school also operates development programs including the Lamplighter Fund (annual giving), Endowment Program, Founders' Legacy Society (planned giving), and publishes the LampPost Magazine. All programs are supported through the school's 12-acre North Dallas campus featuring specialized facilities including the Eastin Family Innovation Lab, Connelly Family Theater Arts Lab, Erik Jonsson Media Center, Cook Gym, and peak playground.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Childhood Program (Pre-K, Kindergarten, Transitional First Grade) Play-based early childhood education program for students ages 3-6, featuring two full-time teachers per classroom, theme-based centers, and instruction in literacy, mathematics, social-emotional learning, art, music, drama, science, environmental science, P.E., Spanish, woodworking, media center, and gardening. Average class size of 18 with two full-time teachers for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and T1.
• Lower School Program (Grades 1-4) Academic program for students in grades 1-4 emphasizing authentic learning experiences, collaborative projects, and preparation for middle school transition, with specialized instruction in literacy, mathematics, science, Spanish, art, music, drama, and physical education. Average class size of 15 with one full-time teacher for Grades 1-4.
• Summer Programs (FunCamp and Camp Lamplighter) Summer day camp programs including FunCamp for rising Pre-K and Kindergarten students (two-week themed sessions, half-day) and Camp Lamplighter for rising Kindergarten through 5th grade (one-week and two-week sessions featuring robotics, music, dance, cooking, nature, and world languages). Rising Pre-K and Kindergarten students receive one FunCamp session included in new student fees.
• Extended Day Program Before-school and after-school care program including NightLight extended day and conference childcare, providing supervision and enrichment activities outside regular school hours for enrolled students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lamplighter graduates attend top middle schools including Parish Episcopal, Hockaday, Episcopal School of Dallas, St. Mark's, and Greenhill
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and support.

• Perot Museum of Nature and SciencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership bringing Perot Museum educators to campus for enrichment experiences. For example, Perot Museum educators guide 4th graders through sheep heart dissections. Lamplighter science faculty collaborate with museum educators to bring dynamic enrichment experiences directly to campus. The school also hosts Family STEM Night showcasing partner organizations.
• Dallas Arboretum and Botanical GardencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership providing enrichment experiences. Dallas Arboretum educators lead gardening and cooking lessons for Kindergarten students. Field trips connect to curriculum at partner institutions. Annual Night at the Museum event allows families to explore the Perot Museum after hours.
• Southern Methodist University (SMU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership providing enrichment experiences for students. SMU collaborates with Lamplighter to enhance science and other academic programs through various educational initiatives.
• The Shelton Speech and Language ClinicsupportImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOn-campus partner allowing students to receive speech and language therapy services during the regular school day. Parents coordinate services through the partner with support from Lamplighter's School Counselor.
• Dallas Outpatient Therapy Services for Kids (DOTS)supportImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOn-campus partner providing occupational therapy services during the regular school day. Parents coordinate services through the partner with support from Lamplighter's School Counselor.
• FinalsitesupportTechnology or IntegrationWebsite platform provider powering thelamplighterschool.org with modern, mobile-friendly design and content management capabilities.
• A.W.G. Dewar Insurance AgencysupportOthersAdministers the Lamplighter School's Tuition Refund Plan, which is required for all families choosing installment payment plans.
• Blackbaud Financial Aid ManagementsupportTechnology or IntegrationThird-party platform used by Lamplighter for financial aid applications and award calculations using a standard method of computation used by independent schools nationwide.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Parish Episcopal School: Dallas-area independent school that competes with Lamplighter for early-elementary families and serves as a primary middle-school destination for Lamplighter graduates (19 matriculants in 2025).
• The Episcopal School of Dallas: Dallas-area independent school that competes for the same Pre-K-4 family pool and was the largest matriculation destination for Lamplighter graduates in 2025 (19 students).
• Alcuin School: Dallas-area independent school serving a similar early-childhood through middle-school age range; Lamplighter graduates frequently matriculate to Alcuin's middle school program.
• The Hockaday School: Premier Dallas-area girls' independent school (K-12) that historically sold its 12-acre property to Lamplighter in 2010 and receives Lamplighter graduates (6 in 2025).
• St. Mark's School of Texas: Elite Dallas-area boys' independent school (K-12) that competes for the same affluent North Dallas family pool and is a consistent matriculation destination for Lamplighter graduates (7 in 2025).
• Greenhill School: Dallas-area independent school (PK-12) operating in the same competitive market for early-childhood and elementary families, with Lamplighter graduates regularly matriculating (5 in 2025).
• Ursuline Academy of Dallas: Independent Catholic girls' school (PK-12) in the Dallas market that competes for early-elementary families and serves as a feeder destination for Lamplighter graduates.

Emerging players

• The Kessler School: Small, progressive North Dallas-area independent school serving a similar early-childhood to elementary age range, competing for the same local family segment.
• The Cambridge School of Dallas: Dallas-area classical independent school operating in an overlapping market for families seeking alternative early-elementary educational models.
• Good Shepherd Episcopal School: Dallas-area independent school serving a similar early-childhood through middle-school age range, providing another competitive option for North Dallas families.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/thelamplighterschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/the-lamplighter-school-a44b93111
• Instagraminstagram.com/thelamplighterschool
• Xx.com/Lightinglamps

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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