ST BENEDICT ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

What ST BENEDICT ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH does

St. Benedict Catholic School is a private Catholic K-8 school located at 119 South Church Street in Carrolltown, Pennsylvania, operated as part of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown educational system under the spiritual oversight of the Pastor of Saint Benedict Parish and the administrative leadership of the Principal (currently Mrs. Jaime Shovestull), with an advisory School Council (2025-26 President: Lara Kammerer). Founded in 1890, the school has operated continuously for more than a century and currently serves students from Pre-K 3 through 8th grade in a single-campus setting, with enrollment capped at 20 students per classroom and a 10:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school's educational program combines a diocesan-aligned core curriculum with enrichment and support offerings, including a computer lab with 21 laptops, Smart Boards in every classroom, weekly 80-minute science labs for grades 4-8, Spanish instruction twice weekly K-8, the Accelerated Reader Program, and support services covering auxiliary math/reading, hearing/speech, and guidance counseling. Extracurriculars span more than ten activities including athletics (in partnership with Bishop Carroll Catholic High School), choir, chess, robotics, art, and reading competitions. Parent-facing technology is anchored by PowerSchool (diocesan parent portal), supplemented by TeacherLists, School Messenger, Amazon teacher wish lists, and a Community Mobile App.

The business model is tuition-driven, with annual rates differentiated by parish membership ($1,700 first child, $1,100 second child for registered parishioners; $5,600 for non-parishioners), plus modest per-student fees (technology $35, science lab $30, supply $10). Supplementary revenue includes a hot lunch program, Home & School Association fundraising (SCRIP gift cards, Box Tops), alumni/parent/business donations, and tuition assistance channeled through the PA Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) program. Go-to-market is sales-led via direct enrollment: families contact the school office by phone (814-344-6512) or email, schedule tours and shadow days, and complete an in-office application. Marketing relies on the school's website (benedictpride.org), Facebook, weekly email newsletters, parish bulletins, and parent testimonials, with no external funding, venture capital, or public ownership; the entity is structured as a nonprofit educational institution.

Name

ST BENEDICT ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

Legal name

St. Benedict Catholic School

Website

https://benedictpride.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1890

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Benedict Catholic School is a private Catholic K-8 school in Carrolltown, Pennsylvania, operated by the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown since 1890, serving PreK-8 families with faith-based education, small class sizes, and tuition differentiated by parish membership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF)

Keywords

• Catholic K-8 education
• Faith-based schooling
• Primary education services
• Benedictine education
• Parochial school programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Carrolltown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition charges based on parishioner status. Parishioners pay lower rates ($1,700 first child, $1,100 second child annually) while non-parishioners pay $5,600 annually. Additional per-student fees include technology fee ($35), science lab fee ($30), and supply fee ($10).
2. Home & School Association Fundraising: The HSA organizes fundraising activities throughout the year including SCRIP gift card sales, Box Tops, and Labels for Education programs. Proceeds help subsidize tuition costs and fund school programs. Families earn credit toward subsidy responsibilities through participation.
3. Donations and Support: The school relies on donations from alumni, parents, businesses, and community members to fund facilities improvements, technology upgrades, tuition assistance, and special projects. Donations can be made by phone, check, or online through the office.
4. School Lunch Program: Hot lunch program where students pay for nutritious meals served daily. Free and reduced-price meals available for qualifying families. Milk is available for separate purchase.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

St. Benedict Catholic School provides faith-based K-8 education rooted in Benedictine values for students from Pre-K 3 through 8th grade in Carrolltown, Pennsylvania. The school offers a rigorous academic curriculum complemented by athletics, extracurricular clubs, Spanish language instruction, a hot lunch program, and academic support services, with small class sizes capped at 20 students and a 10:1 student-teacher ratio.

Product overview

St. Benedict Catholic School offers a single, unified educational program for grades PreK-3 through 8, providing a faith-based Catholic education rooted in Benedictine values. The core K-8 education product is complemented by specialized sub-products including a Technology Lab with 21 laptops and Smart Boards, Spanish language instruction, athletics programs, extracurricular activities (choir, chess club, robotics), the Accelerated Reader Program, hot lunch program, and academic support services. These components work together to deliver a well-rounded educational experience in a small-class setting with a 10:1 student/teacher ratio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-8 Catholic Education Faith-based, academically rigorous education for students from Pre-K 3 through 8th grade, featuring small class sizes (10:1 student-teacher ratio, maximum 20 students per class), Gospel values woven through every subject, and a curriculum aligned with Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown standards. Includes religion, reading, language arts, science, social studies, mathematics, algebra, library, music, art, PE, and computer science.
• Athletics Program School-sponsored sports program including Junior High Basketball, Varsity Basketball, Cheerleading, Flag Football, Football, Cross Country, Track, and Soccer available to Saint Benedict students in grades 5-8.
• Extracurricular Activities Clubs and enrichment programs including Instrumental Music, Choir, Chess Club, Robotics Competition, Art Show, Celebrate Diversity, Reading Competition, Diocesan Spelling Bee, and Multimedia Competition.
• Hot Lunch Program Nutritious hot lunch program served daily according to USDA and Pennsylvania nutrition guidelines, with free and reduced-price meals available for qualifying families and milk available for separate purchase.
• Spanish Language Program Spanish language instruction offered two days per week to students in grades K-8 to strengthen reading skills and cognitive development.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Diocese of Altoona-JohnstowncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent diocese providing curriculum guidelines, child protection policies, and administrative oversight. The school follows the Education Office curriculum guidelines and Diocesan policies including VIRTUS 'Protecting God's Children' safe-environment training for volunteers.
• Saint Benedict ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParish partner sharing campus location and faith community. Pastor Father Michael Gabler serves on the School Council. Parishioners receive reduced tuition rates.
• Bishop Carroll Catholic High SchoolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal Catholic high school offering shared athletic programs including Junior High Cross Country, Track, Football, Volleyball, and Soccer for Saint Benedict students in grades 5-8.
• Middle States Association of Colleges and SchoolsminorOthersAccreditation organization providing school accreditation services. Listed among useful links for the school.
• Saint Vincent ArchabbeyminorOthersBenedictine monastery providing connection to the broader Benedictine tradition and heritage. Listed among useful links.
• Hastings ParishminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNearby parish that sells SCRIP gift cards after weekend Masses, supporting the school's fundraising efforts alongside Saint Benedict Church.
• Central PA Scholarship FundminorOthersAdministers the PA Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) funds channeled from participating Pennsylvania businesses to provide tuition assistance for eligible students.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Archdiocese of New York Catholic Schools: Operates one of the largest Catholic K-12 school systems in the United States with tuition models, diocesan oversight, and OSTC-equivalent scholarship programs comparable to those relied on by St. Benedict. Useful benchmark for unit economics and program design at scale.
• Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office of Catholic Education: Large Pennsylvania Catholic school network operating K-8 and secondary schools across the Philadelphia region. Comparable faith-based K-8 operating model at much greater scale, with shared tuition structures, diocesan oversight, and OSTC funding access.
• Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown Catholic Schools: Parent diocesan education system governing St. Benedict and other regional Catholic schools. Operates the broader curriculum, accreditation, and child-protection frameworks to which St. Benedict adheres, and represents the natural expansion/affiliation pathway.
• Diocese of Pittsburgh Catholic Schools: Catholic school system governing K-8 and secondary Catholic schools across the greater Pittsburgh region. Comparable faith-based curriculum model, OSTC-aligned funding, and shared athletic/curricular infrastructure that competes for similar value-aligned Pennsylvania families.
• Diocese of Greensburg Catholic Schools: Neighboring western-Pennsylvania Catholic school system with similar rural/small-town demographics and tuition structures. Competes for families in overlapping geographies and offers a comparable mix of parish-subsidized Catholic K-8 education.

Others

• National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA): National trade association representing Catholic K-12 schools across the United States. Provides accreditation support, advocacy, and benchmarking that anchor institutions like St. Benedict use to operate and is the principal industry body for peer comparison and policy context.

Direct peers

• Bishop Carroll Catholic High School: Catholic high school within the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown network and an explicit partner of St. Benedict for shared junior-high athletics and feeder-school pathways. Operates a comparable faith-based educational model within the same regional Catholic school ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Saint-Benedict-School-100080094408407
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-benedict-roman-catholic-church

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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