Lumen Christi School

What Lumen Christi School does

Lumen Christi Catholic School is a nonprofit Catholic elementary and middle school serving approximately 370 students across 3K through 8th grade at a single campus in Mequon, Wisconsin, operating under the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. The school delivers a faith-based education aligned to archdiocesan academic standards, with two classrooms per grade level, a 1:16 teacher-to-student ratio, and an experienced faculty whose combined tenure at Lumen Christi exceeds 320 years. Academic programming includes differentiated reading and math instruction, learning support staff, Project Lead the Way STEM curriculum, and specials in Art, Music, PE, Spanish, and ACES counseling. Technology infrastructure comprises a Google Chromebook 1:1 program for grades 3-8, the Alma student information system for administration and parent portal access, and the i-Ready diagnostic platform for reading and math assessment.

The business model is nonprofit and tuition-driven, supplemented by parish subsidy from Lumen Christi Parish, Annual Fund donations, and the School Endowment Fund (over $1.7M at the Catholic Community Foundation). Tuition is set annually by the School Commission, payable in full by September 15 or via monthly ACH through April 1, with a non-refundable $200 returning student deposit due each May. Auxiliary revenue comes from the Shamrock Dinner & Auction (operating since 1984 with over $2.8M cumulative raised), a Cash Calendar fundraiser, and the RaiseRight scrip program that rebates household gift-card purchases toward tuition. Distribution is direct-to-family via on-campus enrollment, campus tours scheduled through Calendly, and a Director of Engagement managing prospective family outreach; afterschool care is delivered on site through a partnership with Kettle Moraine YMCA. Governance rests with a School Advisory Commission under pastoral oversight of Fr. Matthew Jacob and administrative leadership of Principal Kelly Fyfe.

Name

Lumen Christi School

Legal name

Lumen Christi Catholic School

Website

https://lcsaints.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lumen Christi Catholic School is a nonprofit Archdiocese of Milwaukee K-8 Catholic school in Mequon, Wisconsin, serving approximately 370 students from 3K through 8th grade with tuition, parish subsidy, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAC

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

Keywords

• K-8 Catholic education
• Parochial school programs
• Primary school instruction
• Middle school education
• Preschool early learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Mequon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue source funded through tuition payments. Tuition payment invoices distributed in August; can be paid in full by September 15th or monthly via ACH with final payment April 1st. Parish subsidy and donations supplement tuition funding.
2. Donations and Parish Subsidy: School receives donations through Annual Fund (supporting School Operations Budget and School Endowment Fund) and parish subsidy to keep tuition affordable.
3. RaiseRight Scrip Program: Families purchase gift cards from RaiseRight participating retailers; a portion of purchases is credited toward school tuition.
4. Shamrock Dinner & Auction: Annual fundraiser (since 1984) that has raised over $2.8 million to benefit the school. Largest fundraiser supplying critical funds to the operating budget.
5. Cash Calendar Fundraiser: Annual CA$H CALENDAR fundraiser where daily winners are drawn throughout the year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

No source-backed information about Lumen Christi School's core offerings was provided in the input.

Product overview

Lumen Christi Catholic School is a 3K-8th grade Catholic elementary/middle school offering a unified educational program structured by grade levels (Preschool 3K, Pre-Kindergarten 4K, Primary 5K-2nd, Intermediate 3rd-5th, Middle School 6th-8th). The school enhances core academics with Specials classes (Art, Music, PE, Spanish, ACES), Athletics, and Co-Curricular Activities (Robotics, Choir, Band, clubs). Additional services include Afterschool Care operated by Kettle Moraine YMCA. The curriculum follows Archdiocese of Milwaukee standards with differentiated instruction and learning support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Most students take honors classes in high school and remain on the honor roll for their high school careers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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App detail

Integration11 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kettle Moraine YMCAcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOn-site after school care program provided by Kettle Moraine YMCA for students in 3K through 5th grade. The Y is the area's largest provider of school age childcare, providing care for more than 400 children throughout Ozaukee and Washington County. Program runs 5 days a week from 3:10PM - 6:00PM. The YMCA also provides 'Kids Day Out' care on days when school is not in session and licensed care on early release days.
• Archdiocese of MilwaukeecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool operates under the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, following their academic guides and national, state, and local standards. Athletic program is also part of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. School Commission operates under guidance of the Pastor.
• Area High Schools (Catholic and Public)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool maintains positive relationships with area high schools (both Catholic and public) to understand expectations for incoming freshmen and ensure students are prepared to exceed those expectations.
• AlmacoreTechnology or IntegrationAlma is the student information system used by Lumen Christi for managing student demographics, medical records, academic information, report cards, grades, attendance, and curriculum. Provides family portal for grades 6-8 access.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• St. Mary's Visitation Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school in Elm Grove, WI serving the same Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Directly comparable in mission (faith-based K-8), tuition model, and parent demographic, competing for similar families in the western Milwaukee suburbs.
• Holy Cross Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school in the Milwaukee metropolitan area. Operates under the same archdiocesan standards and competes for the same Catholic family base with a parallel tuition and faith-formation model.
• St. Robert Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school in the Milwaukee area under the Archdiocese. Mirrors Lumen Christi's grade band, faith-based curriculum, and tuition-driven revenue model, making it a direct comparison point.
• St. Eugene Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school in Fox Point, WI within the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Closest geographic direct peer — faith-based K-8 model, similar tuition, and similar family profile on Milwaukee's north shore.

Broad incumbents

• Marquette University High School: Jesuit Catholic high school in Milwaukee, WI. Broader Catholic institution in the same market that competes for the same high-achieving Catholic families and represents the downstream destination for K-8 graduates.
• Seton Catholic Schools: Network of Catholic elementary schools in the Milwaukee area providing the same K-8 faith-based model under unified governance. Comparable in mission and revenue model, but operates at portfolio scale versus Lumen Christi's single-campus structure.
• Catholic Memorial High School: Catholic high school in Waukesha, WI under the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Serves as a key feeder/destination school for Lumen Christi graduates and operates under the same archdiocesan governance umbrella.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/lumenchristichannel
• Facebookfacebook.com/lumenchristicatholicschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/lumenchristi_school/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lumen-christi-school

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