Our Lady of Loretto Elementary School

What Our Lady of Loretto Elementary School does

Our Lady of Loretto Elementary School is a private Catholic K-8 school operating under the Archdiocese of Los Angeles in the Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Founded in September 1911 by the Sisters of the Presentation and currently led under the spiritual mandate of the Divine Word Missionaries (since 1974), the school offers transitional kindergarten through eighth grade, with classroom sizes capped at 35 students per Archdiocesan policy. The institution is staffed by a lay faculty (since 1985) of approximately 9 employees, including a principal, vice principal, grade-level teachers, aides, an office manager, and custodial staff, and is accredited by WASC and WCEA with NCEA membership.

The school's core academic stack combines licensed third-party curricula — Success For All for reading, Illustrative Mathematics for math, Christ Our Life and Studio 3:16 for religion — delivered through Google Workspace and administered via the Gradelink student information system. Beyond academics, the school provides an extended child care program (7:00 AM before-school and 3:30–6:00 PM after-school), a clubs and athletics program (basketball, soccer, volleyball, choir, dance, student council), and distinct partnership offerings including Rideback Rise Fellows (filmmaking) and the Saint Sebastian Sports Project. The student journey is supported by articulation partnerships with Loyola High School, Salesian High School, Ramona Convent, and Sacred Heart for high school transition.

The revenue model is dominated by recurring tuition at $4,500 per child per year, with parishioner families receiving discounted rates in exchange for weekly church contributions and non-parishioner families paying full tuition. Supplementary revenue is generated through extended child care ($20 daily or $150 monthly unlimited), fundraising events (Harvest Fest, Color Run, food sales), affiliate programs (Box Tops, Ralphs rewards, Target REDCard), and donations via Zelle, PayPal, and Better World. Distribution is direct: families submit Google Forms inquiries or contact the school office, with enrollment priority given to active parish members. Customer segments split between parishioner families (primary), non-parishioner families, and scholarship recipients supported by CEF, CSF, Gerry Gallagher, and Loretto Alumni Donors (LAD) funds.

Name

Our Lady of Loretto Elementary School

Legal name

Our Lady of Loretto Elementary School

Website

https://ourladyofloretto.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Our Lady of Loretto is a 115-year-old private Catholic TK–8 elementary school in Echo Park, Los Angeles, serving parish and non-parish families through tuition-funded instruction, accredited academics, and partnerships extending into film and athletics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAC

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools

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

SECONDARYEDACAAAN

Faith-Based Childcare Centers

Education/Early Childhood Education/Daycare & Childcare Centers

Keywords

• K-8 Catholic education
• Faith-based schooling
• Elementary academics
• Extended child care
• After-school programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue from tuition payments. $4,500 per child annually. Parishioners receive discounted rates through church contributions. Non-contributing families pay higher tuition. Payment due on 1st or 15th of month for 11 months.
2. Extended Child Care Program: Before-school care from 7:00 AM and after-school daycare from 3:30-6:00 PM. Daily rate $20 per child or $150 monthly unlimited.
3. Fundraising Events: Annual fundraisers including Harvest Fest, Color Run, Family Picnic/Water Fight, and monthly food sales. Box Tops for Education, Sees Candy, Office Depot 5% Back to School program, Ralphs/Food4Less rewards, Target REDCard donations.
4. Donations: Monetary donations accepted via Zelle, PayPal, credit card, and Bill Payments through Better World platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Our Lady of Loretto Elementary School is a Catholic TK-8th grade elementary school that delivers faith-integrated academic instruction in core subjects including reading, math, and religion, along with extracurricular programming. In addition to the standard school day, the school offers extended child care and after-school programs to support working families enrolled in the school.

Product overview

Our Lady of Loretto Elementary School offers a comprehensive TK-8th grade Catholic education with multiple interconnected academic programs and support services. The core educational offerings include the Success For All reading curriculum for TK-5th grade, McGraw Hill/Novel Studies for 6th-8th grade reading, and Illustrative Mathematics for grades 1st-8th. Religious education is delivered through Christ Our Life and Studio 3:16 programs. The school operates Gradelink as its Student Information System for grades and attendance management, while FACTS handles tuition payments. Beyond academics, the school provides Extended Child Care services, a variety of clubs and athletic programs (including ASISA and CYO sports), and partnerships with external organizations such as the Rideback Rise Fellows for filmmaking education and the Saint Sebastian Sports Project for enhanced PE programs. The school also maintains articulation partnerships with Catholic high schools including Loyola High School, Salesian High School, Ramona Convent, and Sacred Heart to support student transitions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Our Lady of Loretto Catholic School: The Catholic identity of the school emphasizing Christian education and values
• Success For All
• Illustrative Math
• Studio 3:16

Products and services

• TK-8th Grade Catholic Elementary Education Continuous transitional kindergarten through eighth grade academic program integrating core subjects such as reading, math, and religion within a Catholic faith-based framework, serving enrolled students and their families.
• Extended Child Care Program Before- and after-school supervised care program offered to enrolled students to support working families' scheduling needs beyond the standard school day.
• After-School Programs Supplementary extracurricular programming offered to enrolled students outside of regular instructional hours, complementing the school's academic and faith formation mission.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rideback Rise FellowscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFilmmaking studio partnership committed to empowering underrepresented creators. Fellows work with Junior High Students teaching script writing, filming/acting, editing, and production. Students visit the Rideback lot and work closely with film industry professionals. Students debut short films upon completion.
• Saint Sebastian Sports Project (SSSP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization that seeks to enhance and support sports programs at Catholic schools. Provides new sports equipment, PE curriculum through FitKids, and grants to build sports programs. Also partners with organizations to provide free tickets to sporting events and student-leadership opportunities.
• Success For All (SFA)coreTechnology or IntegrationComprehensive whole-school reform model designed to improve reading outcomes. Integrates literacy programs, tutoring, frequent assessments, parent involvement, and professional development. Part of Solidarity Schools initiative.
• ARK ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Success For All/Solidarity Schools initiative. Additional support program for students.
• Our Lady of Loretto ParishcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school is associated with the parish church. Fr. Walter Miller and Fr. Eamonn Donnelly of Divine Word Missionaries provided vision. Fr. Richard Casillas served as pastor. Parish preferences given in enrollment. Church facilities shared for Sunday Masses.
• Divine Word MissionariescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReligious order given mandate by Archdiocese of Los Angeles to serve the mission. Since September 1974, they have provided spiritual and administrative leadership. Emphasize community welcome to all people and appreciation of cultural diversity.
• Catholic Education Foundation (CEF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides tuition assistance grants for families. Additional support from various foundations makes scholarships accessible to qualified families.
• Loretto Alumni Donors (LAD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreated in May 2009 by Connie Paniagua Cruz, Class of 1956, with goal of furthering fundraising campaign to benefit school and students. Part of School Council Development Board.
• Partnering Catholic High SchoolsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLoyola High School, Salesian High School, Ramona Convent, and Sacred Heart partner with school for student placement and transition support.
• Archdiocese of Los AngelescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoverning body providing curriculum standards, accreditation coordination, and oversight through the Department of Catholic Schools.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• St. Columbkille Elementary School: Parish-affiliated Catholic K-8 in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles serving a working-class L.A. neighborhood. Directly comparable on tuition range, parish preference model, and Archdiocesan curriculum standards.
• Blessed Sacrament School: Catholic elementary school in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles offering TK-8 education with similar parish-affiliated tuition discounting and scholarship pathways. Closely comparable on student demographics and program mix.
• St. Robert Bellarmine School: Catholic K-8 in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles with parallel parish-preference admissions and extended care program. Operates at a similar small-school scale with comparable staffing footprint.
• Saint Anthony of Padua Elementary School: Catholic elementary school in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Direct peer on grade range, faith-based curriculum model, parish affiliation, and tuition structure; also the prior employer of OLL's principal.
• St. Matthias Elementary School: Catholic K-8 school within the Archdiocese of Los Angeles serving a similar inner-city L.A. catchment. Directly comparable as both a parish-affiliated, tuition-based elementary school and the prior employer of OLL's current principal, indicating close operational parity.
• Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels School: Catholic elementary school directly affiliated with the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Comparable on faith-based K-8 model, accreditation profile, and tuition structure, though typically drawing from a broader downtown L.A. catchment.
• St. Brendan School: Catholic K-8 in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles with comparable tuition, scholarship programs, and parish-tied enrollment preference. Comparable scale and operational model.
• Holy Family School (Los Angeles): Archdiocese of Los Angeles Catholic K-8 school offering parallel parish-preference admissions, scholarship assistance, and extended care. Directly comparable small-parish-school operating model.

Regional players

• Loyola High School: Jesuit Catholic all-boys high school and named OLL feeder/articulation partner. Not a direct competitor but part of the same Archdiocesan/Jesuit ecosystem that shapes OLL's secondary-school placement pipeline.

Others

• Success For All (SFA) Foundation: Whole-school literacy reform provider whose curriculum OLL has adopted and which drives OLL's Solidarity Schools designation. Functions as a curriculum vendor and program partner rather than a competitor, but materially shapes OLL's instructional model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights2 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ourladyofloretto
• Instagraminstagram.com/ourladyoflorettola
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/our-lady-of-loretto-elementary-school

Compliance3 records

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Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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