Resurrection Catholic School | Kansas City, KS

What Resurrection Catholic School | Kansas City, KS does

Resurrection Catholic School is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Catholic school located at 425 N. 15th Street, Kansas City, KS 66102, serving approximately 280 students from preschool through 8th grade. The institution is a consolidated school formed from five eastern Wyandotte County parishes: All Saints, Holy Family, St. John, St. Mary/St. Anthony, and Cathedral of St. Peter, requiring a Parish Verification Form for in-parish tuition rates. The school employs around 39 faculty and staff across administration, classroom teachers (K-5 and 6-8), specials teachers (art, music, PE, library, technology), and resource/support staff including a Reading Coordinator, two math interventionists, a Title I teacher, and a STREAM Director.

Academically, the school implements the Wilson Fundations reading program supported by a Kauffman Foundation grant, the Leader in Me leadership framework built on 8 Habits aligned with Catholic values, and a STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Art, Math) initiative supported by a Brown Family Foundation lab grant, all running on a 1:1 device program. Operations are governed by a Board of Trustees chaired by Kim Reichmuth. Revenue is derived from tuition (with in-parish and out-of-parish tiers and a non-refundable enrollment fee), annual fundraising (Taste of KCK raised $170,287.50 in 2026, plus Sips for Scholarships), an endowment fund managed by the Catholic Foundation of Northeast Kansas established in October 2020, CEF Tax Credit Scholarships covering 70-85% of tuition for qualifying K-8 students, and foundation grants. Enrollment is a five-step sales-led process (information request, meeting/tour, enrollment packet, fee, financial aid via FACTS, parish verification). The school has received four Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas School of Excellence awards (2011, 2013, 2015, 2017) and a 2019 finalist designation.

Name

Resurrection Catholic School | Kansas City, KS

Legal name

Resurrection Catholic School

Website

https://rcskck.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Resurrection Catholic School is a 501(c)(3) consolidated Catholic K-8 school in Kansas City, KS, serving approximately 280 students from five local parishes with tuition, scholarships, and foundation-funded STREAM, literacy, and leadership programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

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

• Catholic K-8 education
• Faith-based schooling
• STREAM curriculum
• Elementary private school
• Preschool through middle school

Headquarters

HQ city

Kansas City

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Payments: Primary revenue source from families paying tuition and fees. All students receive an upfront financial discount as tuition does not cover full cost of education. Revenue funds teachers, curriculum, supplies, classroom supports, and operations.
2. Taste of KCK Fundraising Event: Annual primary fundraising event featuring ethnic food from families and local restaurants, student performances, and community fellowship. The 2026 event raised $170,287.50 supporting scholarships, building maintenance, curriculum, STREAM program, and future growth.
3. Endowment Fund Contributions: Established October 2020, managed by Catholic Foundation of Northeast Kansas. Donors contribute to endowment principal; only income/interest is available for school expenses, ensuring permanent legacy. Contributions are tax-deductible as RCS is a 501(c)(3).
4. Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) Tax Credit Scholarships: CEF scholarships typically cover 70-85% of tuition for qualifying new K-8 students who previously attended public Kansas schools or incoming kindergartners. Administered through the Catholic Education Foundation.
5. Event Partnerships and Sponsorships: Business and foundation partners sponsor Taste of KCK at various levels (Unity Partner, Tradition Partner, Knowledge Partner, Service Partner, Community Partner, KCK Partner, In-Kind Donors) providing financial and in-kind support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Resurrection Catholic School delivers preschool through 8th-grade Catholic education to approximately 280 students as a consolidated parish school serving five Catholic parishes in eastern Wyandotte County, Kansas. The offering combines faith formation (weekly Mass, Rosary, Confirmation preparation), STREAM education, the Leader in Me leadership framework, Wilson Fundations reading curriculum, and academic intervention services, supported by tuition, scholarships, grants, and an endowment fund.

Product overview

Resurrection Catholic School offers a single unified educational product serving approximately 280 students in preschool through 8th grade across five consolidated parishes. The core offering includes comprehensive Catholic education with STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Art, Math) integration, the Leader in Me leadership framework, Wilson Fundations reading program, and academic intervention services. The school supports families through financial aid programs (FACTS application, CEF Tax Credit Scholarships), operates an endowment fund established in 2020, and conducts annual fundraising events including Taste of KCK and Sips for Scholarships. Student enrichment includes makerspace/technology classes, Title I support, and after-school programs. The school utilizes an online portal (EduK12) for parents, students, and teachers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool through 8th Grade Catholic Education Program Comprehensive Catholic education serving approximately 280 preschool through 8th-grade students from five consolidated parishes, integrating faith formation (weekly Mass, Rosary, Confirmation preparation), academic instruction, leadership development, and STREAM education. Open to families regardless of economic status with in-parish and out-of-parish tuition tiers and scholarship pathways.
• Leader in Me Leadership Program School-wide leadership development framework based on the 8 Habits of Highly Effective People, integrated with Catholic values. Includes Wildly Important Goals (WIGs), Staff Action Teams, and a Student Lighthouse Team. Implemented across preschool through 8th grade to develop student leadership capacity alongside faith formation.
• Wilson Fundations Reading Program Systematic reading curriculum teaching letter sounds, CVC word formation, and letter formation. Used with youngest students for foundational reading skills and older elementary students for more sophisticated word building. Funded through a 2-year Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation grant that also created the Reading Coordinator position; produced measurable DIBELS reading gains (students doubling words read per progress monitoring point).
• STREAM Education Initiative Integrated Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Art, and Math curriculum directed by a dedicated STREAM Director. Supported by the Brown Family Foundation STREAM Lab Grant and includes annual hands-on STREAM Night events and a Student Showcase attended by over 400 students and family members.
• Academic Intervention Services Reading and math intervention support including a dedicated Reading Coordinator, Math Interventionists (Molly Fisher, Dan Dervin), Math Coordinator (Laura Vanice), Title I Teacher (Franciel Nyakatura), and Resource Teacher support. Provides small group intervention, teacher collaboration, assessment administration, and data-driven instructional decisions for students who learn differently.
• During-School and After-School Enrichment Programs During-school and after-school enrichment offerings designed to encourage and enhance all learning for students. Includes preschool through 8th-grade enrichment, summer programming, and after-school care, with Kansas Child Care Subsidy accepted for qualifying families.
• Makerspace and Technology Classes Technology and makerspace education classes for students in preschool through 8th grade, supported by a 1:1 student device program enabling online learning capabilities. Includes dedicated Makerspace/Technology Teacher (Breanna Reynoso) and Library Teacher (Donna O'Connor) resources.
• Federal Title I Program Support Federal Title I program providing additional academic support to eligible students, delivered by a dedicated Title I Teacher to assist qualifying students with educational needs.
• Preschool Program Early childhood Catholic education program for preschool-age children, taught by dedicated Preschool Teachers (Ellen Cahill Carter, Kassandra Mckelvin, Lupita Luna). Eligible for Kansas Child Care Subsidy for qualifying Kansas families.

Quantifiable outcome

• DIBELS data showing 2nd and 3rd grade students double the number of words they can read at each progress monitoring point
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Kansas City Kansas Community CollegesupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026KCK Partner level sponsor of Taste of KCK 2026. Educational institution partnership supporting community education initiatives.
• Catholic Foundation of Northeast Kansas (CFNEK)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2020Endowment Fund manager for Resurrection Catholic School's endowment established in October 2020. Manages the investment fund and oversees semi-annual interest withdrawal options. Also publishes annual report recognizing Legacy Society members.
• Catholic Education Foundation (CEF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides Tax Credit Scholarships typically covering 70-85% of tuition for qualifying new K-8 students. Determines eligibility based on FACTS financial aid applications and National School Lunch Program qualification. School partners with CEF to facilitate scholarship distribution.
• Leader in MecoreTechnology or IntegrationLeadership framework provider offering the 8 Habits of Highly Effective People framework integrated with Catholic values. Includes WIGs, Staff Action Teams, and Student Lighthouse Team structure for school-wide implementation.
• FACTS ManagementcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline financial aid application platform used by RCS families to apply for financial aid. Families must create accounts, complete applications, and upload tax documentation through the FACTS system.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Prince of Peace Catholic School: Catholic preschool–8 school in the Kansas City area operating with the same parish-tied tuition structure and CEF scholarship access under the regional archdiocese.
• Good Shepherd Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school in Shawnee, KS within the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. Directly comparable faith-based elementary/middle school competing for the same regional family pool.
• Nativity of Mary Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school in the Kansas City area sharing the same parish-supported, CEF-funded operating model and competing for overlapping prospective families.
• Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school in the KC metro area within the same archdiocese. Directly comparable offering, target families, and faith-based value proposition.
• St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school in Lenexa, KS in the same archdiocese. Closely comparable in size, mission, and reliance on parish tuition plus CEF tax-credit scholarships.
• Holy Spirit Catholic School: Catholic preschool–8th grade school in the KC metro operating under the same archdiocese, with similar parish affiliation, tuition tiers, and financial-aid structures.
• Holy Cross Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school in Overland Park, KS, also under the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. Competes with Resurrection for the same parish-based and CEF-scholarship-funded families in the KC metro.
• Christ the King Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school in the Kansas City metro area under the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. Operates a comparable preschool–8th grade faith-based model with similar tuition, scholarship, and parish-referral dynamics.

Others

• Catholic Education Foundation (CEF): Ecosystem partner that administers the tax-credit scholarships (70–85% tuition coverage) Resurrection and its peers depend on for affordable Catholic K-8 access. Shifts in CEF policy or funding directly affect demand and pricing across all peer schools.

Broad incumbents

• Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas Catholic Schools Office: Governing body that sets standards, awards School of Excellence recognition, and channels CEF scholarships across all member schools. Establishes competitive benchmarks Resurrection must meet across the regional network.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCQStqFOI4hsP_XWU50GhxgQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/resurrectionschoolKCK
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/resurrection-catholic-school-at-the-cathedral
• Instagraminstagram.com/resurrectioncskck

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Profiles7 records

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Investors

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Investments

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