Immanuel Lutheran School

What Immanuel Lutheran School does

Immanuel Lutheran School is a private PreK-8 Christian school located on a 14-acre, six-building campus at 6319 Raleigh Lagrange Road in Memphis, Tennessee. Founded in 1947 and operated as a ministry of Immanuel Lutheran Church (LCMS), it serves families across the Memphis metro (Bartlett, Cordova, Lakeland, Arlington, Collierville), with a student body representing more than 40 Christian churches. The school delivers a state-approved core academic curriculum integrated with daily Bible instruction, weekly chapel, and specials (music, drama, athletics, library), and operates a signature STEMM Lab built on Creative Learning Systems curriculum — the first such lab in any Lutheran school and in the Mid-South. Technology stack includes NWEA MAP assessment, Accelerated Reader, IXL, Savvas enVision Math, 1:1 Chromebooks for grades 1-8, and the PraxiSchool/FACTS portals for grading, enrollment, and tuition management.

Revenue is generated through annual tuition ($5,000 part-time preschool to $9,300 for grades 6-8) plus curriculum, extended-care, and class-trip fees, with the parent church providing over $200,000 in annual financial support. The go-to-market is an admissions-driven funnel — campus tours, online application via FACTS, educational evaluation, and parent-principal consultation — supported by website, newsletter (Tiger Tales), Boosterthon fundraiser, Kroger Community Rewards, and an alumni network. The school holds National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA, since 1991) and Tennessee Department of Education approval, with reported NWEA MAP scores averaging at the 73rd percentile nationally, class sizes capped at 18 (K-8) with a 9:1 ratio in Pre-K, and faculty averaging 18 years of experience (50% with Master's degrees). Amy Kurtz was appointed Principal in 2025.

Name

Immanuel Lutheran School

Legal name

Immanuel Lutheran Church and School

Website

https://ilsmemphis.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Immanuel Lutheran School is a private PreK-8 Christian school in Memphis, TN, operated by Immanuel Lutheran Church (LCMS) since 1947. It delivers a state-approved, faith-integrated academic curriculum including a signature STEMM Lab to families across the Memphis metropolitan area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

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

• Private Christian education
• Elementary school services
• Faith-based schooling
• STEMM curriculum
• Before after school care

Headquarters

HQ city

Memphis

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue from tuition payments for PreK-8th grade students. Tuition ranges from $5,000 (part-time preschool) to $9,300 (6-8th grade). Additional curriculum fees, before/after school care, and class trip fees provide supplementary revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Immanuel Lutheran School is a private Christ-centered school serving students from preschool (age 3) through 8th grade on a 14-acre campus in Memphis, Tennessee. It delivers a state-approved academic curriculum integrated with biblical religious instruction, supplemented by specialty programs including a signature STEMM Lab, music, drama, athletics, and before/after school extended care. The school is owned and operated by Immanuel Lutheran Church and is NLSA-accredited.

Product overview

Immanuel Lutheran School offers a unified Christ-centered educational product serving PK3 through 8th grade, combining core academic instruction with integrated special programs. The portfolio includes the signature STEMM Lab (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Ministry) as a differentiated offering, alongside traditional specials (Music, Drama, Art, Physical Education), competitive Athletics, and weekly Chapel Services. Supporting add-on services include Extended Care (before/after school), an Online Grading & Parent Portal system (PraxiSchool and FACTS), Boosterthon fundraising events, and the Parents and Teachers League (PTL) for family engagement. The school utilizes specific educational technology platforms including NWEA Maps assessments, Accelerated Reader, IXL, and Savvas enVision Math curriculum.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Core Academic Program (PK3-8th Grade) Comprehensive Christ-centered educational program serving students from 3-year-old preschool through 8th grade, with state-approved curriculum integrated with biblical religious instruction.
• STEMM Lab Program Project-based learning program integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Ministry, featuring programs including Dreamweaver (web design), Frames (motion animation), and VEX robotics.
• Religious Education & Chapel Services Biblically-based religious instruction with daily Bible study, weekly chapel services on Wednesday mornings at 8:15 AM, and quarterly charitable offerings to organizations like Mid-South Food Bank and Clean Water Project.
• Music Program Weekly music instruction for PK-8th grade including music appreciation, theory, and recorder instruction for 4th-5th grade. Student choirs perform at worship services, Veterans Day, Christmas, and spring productions.
• Drama Program
• Athletics Program
• Extended Care Program
• Technology Instruction
• Library Services
• Boosterthon Fundraiser Event
• Parents and Teachers League (PTL)

Quantifiable outcome

• Students rank at the 73rd percentile on standardized assessments compared to national averages
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Integration12 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• KrogerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKroger Community Rewards program allows shoppers to link their Kroger account to Immanuel Lutheran School. The school receives credit as families shop, providing a no-cost fundraising mechanism for supporters.
• BoosterthoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual partnership for school fundraiser featuring character-building curriculum and fun run event lasting up to nine days. Includes pep rallies, daily updates, and online pledge collection.
• Creative Learning SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of the STEMM SmartLab curriculum used in the school's interdisciplinary Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Ministry program. First of its kind in any Lutheran school.
• FACTScoreTechnology or IntegrationFACTS provides online enrollment applications, tuition management, and financial aid processing. Parents create FACTS accounts for application submission and ongoing tuition payments.
• Immanuel Lutheran ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool is owned and operated by the church. Church provides over $200,000 in annual support, prayer, volunteers, and facilities. Church and school operate as one ministry.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Briarcrest Christian School: Large faith-based private K-12 school in the Memphis area serving a similar Christian-family demographic with comparable tuition and academic/athletic programming — directly competes for the same enrollment pool.
• St. Mary's Episcopal School: Independent faith-based private school in Memphis serving PK-12, competing for the same Christian-family demographic with comparable academic rigor and tuition structure.
• Harding Academy: Independent Christian school with campuses in the Memphis metro (Bartlett area), serving PreK-12 with college-preparatory academics and athletics — competes directly for Christian families in the same Bartlett/Cordova corridor.
• Memphis University School: Long-established private boys' school in Memphis with strong academic and athletic reputation — competes for the same affluent Memphis families seeking private K-12 education, though without the Lutheran affiliation.
• Evangelical Christian School: Faith-based K-12 school in Cordova (Memphis suburb) with comparable mission, tuition band, and parent demographic — competes head-to-head in admissions within the same Memphis MSA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ilstigeralumni
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/immanuel-lutheran-school

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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