What CARE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INC does

CARE Elementary School Inc (Christian Academy for Reaching Excellence) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit private Christian elementary school founded in 2014 and operating as a ministry of Miami Rescue Mission from a single campus at 2025 NW 1st Ave. in the Overtown neighborhood of Miami, Florida. It serves approximately 16–30 staff delivering PreK4 through 5th grade instruction to underserved children in Overtown and greater Miami-Dade County, with a stated 8:1 student-to-teacher ratio in the PreK4 program and teachers' aides in every classroom. The academic offering integrates a multi-vendor digital curriculum stack — Reading Wonders, Istation, Lexia Core5, McGraw-Hill My Math, Impact Social Studies, and Inspire Science — alongside STEM instruction enhanced with virtual reality experiments, robotics, and coding, plus weekly chapel, social-emotional learning, and a free breakfast/lunch/snack program via the federal Community Eligibility Provision.

The school's revenue model combines Florida's Step Up for Students scholarship program (which makes tuition free for qualifying families), out-of-pocket tuition of $14,000/year for non-scholarship families, after-school care fees of $16/day, and a broad donor base comprising 23 foundation partners, 26 business sponsors, and individual tax-deductible donations. Distribution and go-to-market are entirely community-led: admissions run through the in-house Registrar Office, supplemented by open houses, school tours, parent testimonials, an active Facebook/Instagram presence, listings on Niche/GreatSchools/Yelp, and the volunteer-driven READ ON Miami literacy program and Friends of CARE Committee. The school's governance is provided by a 13-member Board of Directors chaired by Mark Beausoleil (Valley National Bank) and presided over by Marty Steinberger (founder of READ ON, Miami, Inc.), with principal Christopher Simmonds overseeing daily operations.

Name

CARE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INC

Legal name

CARE Elementary School Inc

Website

https://careelementary.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CARE Elementary School Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Christian elementary school in Miami's Overtown neighborhood, offering tuition-free PreK4 through 5th grade education to underserved families via Florida's Step Up Scholarship, supported by foundation grants, corporate sponsorships, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Christian K-5 Elementary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

Keywords

• Private Christian elementary education
• Tuition-free K-5 schooling
• Early childhood education services
• After school care programs
• School choice scholarship enrollment

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Step Up for Students Scholarship: CARE Elementary receives funding through Florida's Step Up Scholarship program. For families who qualify, the school is free. The school leverages the Step Up program as its primary public funding source combined with private sponsorship to cover tuition costs.
2. Tuition Payments (Non-Scholarship Families): Families who do not qualify for the Step Up Scholarship Award pay tuition of $1,400 per month or $14,000 annually. Additional scholarships may be available through private sponsors for the balance not covered by Step Up.
3. After School Care Fees: After school program fees of $16 per day (2:00 pm – 5:30 pm). Sponsorships are available to cover this cost for qualifying families. Revenue from after-school care supplements the school's income.
4. Corporate and Foundation Sponsorships: The school receives ongoing financial support from corporate sponsors and foundation partners. Business sponsors and foundations provide donations and sponsorships that bridge the funding gap between scholarship amounts and actual operating costs, enabling free education for families.
5. Individual Donations: CARE Elementary School is a 501(c)(3) corporation. Individual donations are solicited through the website and fundraising campaigns. Donations may be made in honor or memory of individuals, and stock donations are also accepted. All donations are tax-deductible.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CARE Elementary School is a tuition-free private Christian elementary school (PreK4 through 5th grade) that provides academic instruction, spiritual development, and character education to children in the Overtown community of Miami, Florida. It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and operates as a ministry of Miami Rescue Mission, combining small classes with teacher aides in every classroom, technology-integrated curriculum (Reading Wonders, Istation, Lexia Core5, McGraw-Hill My Math), STEM with virtual reality and robotics, social-emotional learning, and free meals for all students. The school also operates an after-school care program and a PreK4 program (Wee CARE) with an 8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

Product overview

CARE Elementary School is a tuition-free Christian elementary school (K-5th grade) serving the Overtown community in Miami, Florida. The school operates as a unified educational institution offering: (1) Wee CARE 4 Year Old Program (PreK4) for prekindergarten students; (2) Core elementary education (Kindergarten through 5th Grade); and (3) After School CARE Program for extended care and enrichment. The academic curriculum integrates multiple digital learning platforms including Reading Wonders, Istation, Lexia Core5, McGraw-Hill My Math, Impact Social Studies, and Inspire Science. Technology is embedded throughout with virtual reality experiments, robotics, and coding instruction in STEM classes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wee CARE: A 4-year-old prekindergarten program located inside CARE Elementary School, providing a foundation for success with an 8:1 student-to-teacher ratio, dedicated teachers, technology-infused curriculum with tablets, learning centers, physical fitness activities, and weekly Chapel.

Products and services

• Wee CARE 4 Year Old Program (PreK4) A prekindergarten program for 4-year-olds delivering a nurturing Christian environment with an 8:1 student-to-teacher ratio, technology-infused curriculum with tablets, hands-on learning centers, physical fitness activities, and weekly Chapel, designed to prepare children for kindergarten transition.
• Kindergarten through 5th Grade Elementary Education Core tuition-free Christian elementary education program for Kindergarten through 5th grade students, featuring small classes with certified teachers and aides, 100% digital curriculum across reading and math, STEM instruction with VR and robotics, weekly chapel, social-emotional learning, and free meals for all students.
• After School CARE Program An extension of the school day from 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm offering quality homework help, literacy enrichment, arts, Zumba Fitness classes, healthy snacks, transportation home, and Wednesday electives for exposure to various activities and hobbies; priced at $16 per day with sponsorships available.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free education for scholarship-eligible families through Step Up Scholarship and sponsorships
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Overtown Children and Youth CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity coalition focused on children and youth in Overtown, partnering with CARE Elementary to support educational outcomes for underserved youth.
• Soul Delight Catering LLCcoreOthersApproved NSLP (National School Lunch Program) vendor providing free breakfast, lunch, and snacks to all CARE students. Soul Delight Catering has served the Miami and greater South Florida community for over 10 years with multicultural culinary professionals.
• READ ON Miami Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIncentive-based literacy program serving at-risk children in Overtown and Coconut Grove. CARE partners with READ ON Miami for volunteer reading programs. Board President Marty Steinberger is the founder and president of READ ON Miami Inc.
• Miami Rescue MissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCARE Elementary School is a ministry of Miami Rescue Mission. Multiple board members serve on the Miami Rescue Mission Board of Directors. The school operates as an extension of the mission's community outreach to homeless and at-risk individuals and families.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Greater Miami Adventist Academy: Private faith-based K-12 school in Miami. Directly comparable in faith-based curriculum, modest tuition structure, and small-school community environment serving similar Miami-area demographics.
• St. Anthony Catholic School: Faith-based K-8 school in the Miami area. Comparable in faith-based private elementary education model, small class sizes, and integrated academic/spiritual curriculum targeting families in similar communities.
• Miami Christian School: Private Christian K-12 school in the Miami area serving similar demographics. Comparable in faith-based curriculum, tuition structure, and small-school community positioning, making it the closest operational peer to CARE Elementary.
• Our Lady of Lourdes Academy: Catholic K-12 school in Miami area. Comparable as a faith-based private school in the same geography with similar small-class educational mission, though typically serving more affluent families than CARE's target population.

Emerging players

• Mater Academy Charter Schools: Charter school network operating in Miami-Dade serving similar demographics. Competes as a tuition-free alternative for families CARE targets, but operates under public charter model rather than faith-based private model.
• Bridgeprep Academy: Charter school network with locations across Miami-Dade serving similar demographics. Comparable as an alternative tuition-free option for underserved families in the Miami area.
• KIPP Miami: Charter school network serving low-income families in Miami. Comparable in serving underserved communities in Miami-Dade but competes as a tuition-free public charter alternative rather than faith-based private model.

Broad incumbents

• Archdiocese of Miami Schools: Network of Catholic K-12 schools across the Miami region. Comparable in faith-based K-12 educational delivery and integrates with a broader organizational structure similar to CARE's Miami Rescue Mission affiliation.
• Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart: Large, established private Catholic K-12 school in Miami. Comparable as a faith-based private school with integrated curriculum, but serves a more affluent demographic and operates at significantly larger scale than CARE.
• Miami-Dade County Public Schools: The local public school district serving all of Miami-Dade County including Overtown. Represents the primary alternative for families in CARE's service area, though without the faith-based curriculum or small-class model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CAREELEMENTARY
• Instagraminstagram.com/careelementary
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/care-elementary-school-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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