Episcopal School of Nashville

What Episcopal School of Nashville does

Episcopal School of Nashville (ESN) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit independent school founded in 2016 and headquartered at 1310 Ordway Place in East Nashville, Tennessee. It serves 134 students from age 3 (3K) through Grade 6 across intentionally small classes averaging 11 students at a 5:1 student-teacher ratio. The school blends Episcopal identity with explicit interfaith openness—approximately 10–15% of students are Episcopalian and 40–50% Christian—and pursues a diverse, urban mission with 23% of students identified as students of color and 25.2% (34 students) receiving need-based financial aid averaging $10,029. Academically, the school delivers a play-based Early Childhood program (Fundations, Learning Without Tears), differentiated Lower School instruction (Singapore Math, balanced literacy), and a Grades 4–6 Upper School curriculum spanning Eureka Math, Connected Mathematics Project, OpenSciEd, and introductory Spanish, with social-emotional learning delivered via the school-wide Responsive Classroom framework adopted in 2024 and weekly chapel programming led by a full-time chaplain.

The revenue model is tuition-led, with $17,995 in annual gross tuition for 2026-27 and a 10% non-refundable registration deposit, supplemented by multi-source charitable giving (Annual Fund First, leadership and major gifts, The 2016 Society planned giving, stock gifts, and the signature Purple Martin Palooza fundraiser which raised over $150,000 in 2026). Incremental revenue streams include before- and after-care subscriptions, after-school club fees, and the 2026 summer camp program priced at $325–$350 per week. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through a traditional private-school admissions funnel: campus tours, observation days, Coffee + Conversation events, and community programming drive inquiries, with operational management handled through Blackbaud's student information, tuition, and donor platform. Partnerships span industry associations (NAIS, NAES, SAIS accreditation), community organizations (East Nashville Hope Exchange, EdCo), and a Spring 2025 engagement with strategic planning firm Ian Symmonds & Associates to define the school's next-decade trajectory. The 2025–26 operating budget totals $4.1 million against approximately 24 employees.

Name

Episcopal School of Nashville

Legal name

Episcopal School of Nashville

Website

https://esnashville.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Episcopal School of Nashville is a 501(c)(3) independent K-6 school in East Nashville serving 134 students at a 5:1 ratio with need-based aid, blending Episcopal identity, interfaith openness, and Responsive Classroom social-emotional learning on a $4.1M operating budget.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent K-6 Private Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

Keywords

• Independent school education
• K-6 private education
• Episcopal school programs
• Early childhood learning
• Primary education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments for grades 3K-6. Tuition rate is $17,995 for the 2026-27 school year. A 10% non-refundable registration deposit is required with enrollment contract.
2. Annual Fund Donations: The Annual Fund First initiative provides essential funding for faculty salaries, classroom resources, arts and academic enrichment, technology, books, program supplies, and financial aid.
3. Summer Camps: Revenue from summer camp programs offered June through July. Full weeks cost $350, 4-day weeks cost $325. Additional before/aftercare available at $16/hr.
4. Extended Care: Beforecare (7:15-7:45 AM) and aftercare (3:05-5:30 PM) services provided for additional fees to families needing extended childcare.
5. After-School Programs: Fees for various after-school clubs including Drama Club ($135-$180 per session), Art Club ($365), Chess Club ($225), Drama productions ($25-$170), and Pokemon Club.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Episcopal School of Nashville delivers independent Episcopal education for students from 3K through Grade 6 through a play-based and inquiry-driven curriculum spanning language arts, math, science, social studies, music, art, Spanish, and physical education. The school supplements core academics with enrichment programs, after-school clubs and sports, weekly themed summer camps, before- and after-school extended care, and a need-based financial aid program that supports roughly a quarter of enrolled students. Operations, tuition billing, and donor management run on the Blackbaud platform.

Product overview

Episcopal School of Nashville is a diverse, urban, independent K-6 school (3K–6 grade range) that operates as a single, unified educational institution rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core product is its academic program spanning Early Childhood (3K, PK, Kindergarten), Lower School (Grades 1–3), and Upper School (Grades 4–6), supplemented by a portfolio of enrichment and elective programs including Art, Library, Music, Purple Martin Choir, and Urban Gardening. Extended offerings include After-School Clubs and Sports (Drama, Chess, Soccer, Track, Basketball), 2026 Summer Camps (weekly themed programs), and Extended Care (before/aftercare). The school also provides need-based Financial Aid and integrates Social and Emotional Learning through the Responsive Classroom approach. Annual programming includes the Purple Martin Palooza fundraiser and community events. Assessment is supported by MAP Testing three times yearly. All operations are managed through the Blackbaud platform for student information, tuition, and donor management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Core Academic Programs (3K-6)
• Early Childhood Curriculum
• Lower School Curriculum (Grades 1-3)
• Upper School Curriculum (Grades 4-6)
• After-School Clubs and Sports
• 2026 Summer Camps
• Extended Care Program
• Need-Based Financial Aid Program
• Enrichments and Electives Specialty programs including Art, Library Studies, Music, Purple Martin Choir (Grades 3-6), Spanish, and Urban Gardening that complement core academics and develop 21st-century skills, exposure, and practice.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% of students read at or above the national 50th percentile
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• BlackbaudcoreTechnology or IntegrationESN uses Blackbaud's data platform for student information, tuition management, and donor management systems. All personal data is securely maintained within Blackbaud's systems which adhere to industry-leading security standards.
• National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)coreOthersNAIS is a nonprofit membership association serving more than 2,000 schools. ESN is a member, gaining access to resources, networking, and professional development opportunities.
• National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)coreOthersNAES advances Episcopal education by providing essential services, resources, conferences, and networking opportunities on Episcopal School Identity, Leadership and Governance, and Spiritual and Professional Development.
• Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS)coreOthersSAIS is a regional accrediting board that requires member schools meet rigorous requirements related to student performance and academic accountability. ESN is accredited by SAIS.
• East Nashville Hope ExchangemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerESN hosts East Nashville Hope Exchange's six-week summer literacy program for over 100 students aged PK-5th grade, contributing to literacy enhancement in the community.
• EdCo (The Educators' Cooperative)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerESN hosted an EdCo event for teachers across the community to build professional community and share best practices with educators from other schools.
• Ian Symmonds & AssociatesmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStrategic planning firm selected in Spring 2025 to help define a clear, mission-aligned path forward for ESN. The firm has deep experience with independent schools and understanding of the Nashville landscape.
• Rivergate Skate CenterminorOthersESN Skate Nights are held at Rivergate Skate Center located at 119 Gleaves St. in Madison. A portion of proceeds from each Skate Night goes to ESN's Parent Association.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Brentwood Academy: Independent K-12 school serving Nashville's southern suburbs. Comparable tuition and academic profile; competes for Nashville-area families seeking non-parochial independent education.
• Harpeth Hall School: Independent K-12 Nashville girls' school with comparable academic rigor and tuition structure. Competes with ESN for families prioritizing college-preparatory independent education in Nashville.
• Ensworth School: Pre-K through 12 Nashville independent school and ESN's most direct local competitor. Both compete for tuition-paying East Nashville and broader Nashville families seeking non-parochial independent K-12 education.
• University School of Nashville: K-12 Nashville independent school with strong academic reputation, comparable tuition range, and small class sizes. Directly competes with ESN for academically oriented Nashville families.
• Franklin Road Academy: Independent K-12 Nashville school with Methodist heritage and similar tuition structure. Competes for Nashville-area families seeking values-based independent education.
• Montgomery Bell Academy: Independent 7-12 boys' school in Nashville with long-established brand. While grade range starts at 7, MBA competes for the same Nashville families ESN serves and absorbs many ESN Grade 6 graduates.
• Christ Presbyterian Academy: Pre-K through 12 faith-based (Presbyterian) Nashville independent school. Closest direct faith-based competitor to ESN's Episcopal identity with similar tuition band and grade range.

Emerging players

• Currey Ingram Academy: Independent K-12 school in Nashville specializing in learning differences. Overlaps with ESN's interventionist and SEL infrastructure; competes for families needing individualized academic support.
• Father Ryan High School: Catholic 9-12 school in Nashville that competes for ESN's Grade 6 graduates seeking faith-based secondary education. Represents one of several downstream feeders that absorb ESN's graduating cohorts.

Regional players

• St. Andrew's-Sewanee School: Episcopal K-12 boarding/day school in Tennessee; comparable Episcopal identity, faith-based curriculum, and SAIS accreditation. Relevant peer for benchmarking ESN's Episcopal school positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/episcopal-school-nashville

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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