St. Francis of Assisi School

What St. Francis of Assisi School does

St. Francis of Assisi School is a private Catholic school located at 866 Oak Grove Road in Concord, California, serving students from Junior Kindergarten through 8th grade. Founded in 1965 and celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2025, the school operates as a nonprofit institution affiliated with St. Francis of Assisi Parish and is dually accredited by the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA Gold Standard through June 30, 2031) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The school targets families in the Concord and Walnut Creek area seeking faith-based K-8 education, with a STREAM-integrated curriculum (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, Math), small-group instruction, and a service-learning emphasis. Historical outcomes cite top 25th percentile standardized testing performance and more than 1,200 alumni since opening. Leadership consists of Principal Cathy VanderKlugt, Pastor Father Carl Arcosa, and a volunteer School Board led by President Paul Schafer.

The school's revenue model is anchored in recurring tuition from enrolled JK-8 families, supplemented by a mandatory Scrip Fundraising Program ($4,000 annual gift-card commitment or $250 non-participation fee, May 2025–April 2026 cycle), a $400 one-time new family fee, $200 PACE parent organization membership, $25-per-hour volunteer fee enforcement, and donations to the School Scholarship Fund. Customer acquisition is community-led, relying on parent testimonials, a 1,200+ alumni network, school tours and open houses, and the @sfa_falcons Instagram channel, with admissions processed via PowerSchool online registration. Core products include the JK-8 academic program, the 2025-launched Falconettes Junior Kindergarten Program, Falcons' Nest Extended Day Care (6:45 AM–6:00 PM), Student Council leadership for grades 6-8, CYO Athletics, and an Enrichment Program (Wheel Kids Two-Wheelers, MCVT Glee Club, Soccer Stars, Diego Pena Music guitar). Technology infrastructure is conventional: a WordPress-based website with event calendar functionality, PowerSchool registration, and a parent portal with two-factor authentication — no proprietary technology or AI capabilities are evidenced.

Name

St. Francis of Assisi School

Legal name

Saint Francis of Assisi School

Website

https://sfaconcord.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Francis of Assisi School is a private Catholic K-8 school in Concord, California, founded in 1965, serving local families with faith-based academics, the Falconettes JK program, extended day care, athletics, and enrichment activities under WCEA and WASC accreditation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Private Catholic school tuition payments from enrolled families for grades JK-8
2. Scrip Fundraising Program: Families purchase gift cards through the Scrip program with a $4,000 annual commitment tracked from May 2025 to April 2026. Families earn dollar-for-dollar credit towards their Scrip commitment when purchasing Scrip gift cards. The school earns percentages from participating merchants (up to 20% with RaiseRight mobile app). Non-participation fee of $250 for families who don't meet commitment; $125 fee for those reaching $2,000-$3,999.
3. Donations and Scholarships: Donations to the School Scholarship Fund to support families in need. The fund helps provide access to quality faith-based education regardless of financial circumstances.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Saint Francis of Assisi School is a private Catholic school providing Junior Kindergarten through 8th grade faith-based education in Concord, California. The school delivers STREAM-integrated academics (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, Math), Catholic faith formation, service learning, and a full-day Junior Kindergarten program (Falconettes), supplemented by before/after-school extended day care (Falcons' Nest) and after-school enrichment activities.

Product overview

Saint Francis of Assisi School is a private Catholic school offering a unified educational program from Junior Kindergarten through eighth grade. The core academic program is complemented by the Falconettes Junior Kindergarten Program, Falcons' Nest Extended Day Care, Student Council leadership opportunities, and an Enrichment Program featuring after-school activities. The school operates a Scrip Fundraising Program for family participation. Founded in 1965, the school provides faith-based education in Concord, California, and is accredited by WCEA and WASC through 2031.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Falconettes Junior Kindergarten Program: A faith-based, transitional program bridging preschool and kindergarten, introduced in celebration of the school's 60th anniversary. The program offers a full-day (8 am - 2:45 p.m.) faith-based learning experience for junior kindergarten students.

Products and services

• Academic Programs (JK-8)
• Falconettes Junior Kindergarten Program
• Falcons' Nest Extended Day Care
• Student Council
• Enrichment Program
• School Tours and Admissions
• Scrip Fundraising Program

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• St. Francis of Assisi ParishcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnected parish community providing spiritual foundation and shared mission. The school works closely with the parish, with the Pastor serving on the School Board. Families are encouraged to participate in parish life.
• CYO AthleticsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCYO (Catholic Youth Organization) Athletics provides sports programs for students including various athletic activities and leagues.
• Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA)coreOthersPrivate educational accrediting agency for Catholic schools in ten western United States and Guam. Provides Gold Standard 6-year accreditation.
• Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)coreOthersOfficial academic body responsible for accreditation of public and private schools in California, Hawaii, Pacific territories, and East Asia.
• RaiseRight (Scrip Program)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMobile application for Scrip fundraising. School earns up to 20% of transactions when families use the app at participating merchants. Friends and family can also download and use the app to contribute to a student's Scrip commitment.
• Caritas CreekminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOutdoor education camp for 6th graders at Camp Caritas Creek. Also 8th grade camp program mentioned. Provides experiential learning opportunities outside the classroom.
• Wheel Kids (Two-Wheelers Program)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnrichment program providing bike riding skills instruction in preparation for the Wheel-A-Thon event. Classes held September 22-24 for JK through 2nd grade.
• MCVT (Glee Club)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic enrichment program provider offering Glee Club: Rebels and Royals! for students in grades JK through 5. Wednesdays from 2:00-3:00pm.
• Soccer StarsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnrichment program offering Soccer Stars & Kickball for students in grades JK through 5. Wednesdays from 2:20-3:20pm.
• Diego Pena Music (Guitar Lessons)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic instructor providing guitar lessons as enrichment program for students in grades 3-5. Wednesdays from 2:00-3:00pm.
• FACE (Family Aid - Catholic Education)minorOthersDiocesan financial aid program for Catholic education. One of multiple tuition assistance resources available to families.
• BASIC FundminorOthersOrganization providing financial assistance for families seeking Catholic education options.
• CSDO (Catholic Schools Diocese of Oakland)minorOthersDiocesan organization providing financial aid resources and support for Catholic school families.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• St. Mary School, Walnut Creek: Catholic JK-8 school in nearby Walnut Creek within the Diocese of Oakland, competing for the same East Bay Catholic families seeking faith-based elementary education. Directly comparable in grade range, faith-based mission, tuition model, and accreditation profile.
• St. Isidore School, Danville: Catholic K-8 school serving the Danville/San Ramon Valley within the Diocese of Oakland, offering a directly comparable faith-based JK-8 program with similar tuition, parish-affiliation, and academic enrichment model for East Bay Catholic families.
• St. Joseph School, Alameda: Catholic K-8 school on Alameda Island within the Diocese of Oakland. Comparable as a parish-affiliated, accredited Catholic elementary school serving a Bay Area urban/suburban Catholic family base with similar tuition and fundraising programs.
• Corpus Christi School, Piedmont: Catholic K-8 school in Piedmont within the Diocese of Oakland, comparable in faith-based mission, JK-8 grade range, parish-connected governance, and small-class private school model serving East Bay families.
• St. Philip Neri School, Alameda: Catholic K-8 school in Alameda within the Diocese of Oakland, operating with the same parish-connected, WCEA-accredited JK-8 model targeting Bay Area Catholic families and competing in the broader East Bay private school market.
• Holy Spirit School, Fremont: Catholic K-8 school in Fremont within the Diocese of Oakland offering the same faith-based JK-8 model with parish affiliation, WCEA/WASC accreditation, and tuition-driven revenue structure targeting East Bay Catholic families.
• St. Benedict School, Oakland: Catholic K-8 school in Oakland within the Diocese of Oakland, directly comparable in faith-based mission, JK-8 grade span, parish-connected governance, and tuition-supported private school operations in the East Bay.

Broad incumbents

• Archdiocese of San Francisco Catholic Schools: Broader Northern California Catholic school system that sets regional benchmarks for tuition, curriculum, and accreditation. Represents the wider incumbent Catholic education network that defines demand patterns and competitive standards for the Diocese of Oakland.
• Diocese of Oakland Catholic Schools: The diocesan umbrella organization overseeing Catholic schools (including St. Francis of Assisi) across Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Sets accreditation standards, tuition policy, and financial aid programs (FACE, CSDO) that directly shape the school's competitive landscape.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/sfa_falcons
• Xx.com/SFA_Falcons

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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