Immanuel Lutheran Church and School

What Immanuel Lutheran Church and School does

Immanuel Lutheran Church and School is a private nonprofit K-12 institution in Loveland, Colorado, founded in 1973 as a ministry of Immanuel Lutheran Church. It operates a Christ-centered, classically inspired educational continuum serving children from 12 months through 12th grade, including toddler care, preschool (Terrific Threes, Fantastic Fours, Fabulous Fives), K-8 elementary and middle school with one-to-one Chromebooks in grades 6-8, athletics, arts, and a 2023-launched hybrid high school program built on a partnership with Genesis Virtual Academy (Mayer Lutheran High School). The school reports an average class size of approximately 10 students, 26+ years of National Lutheran Schools Accreditation, and 95%+ of students from non-Lutheran backgrounds.

The business model is tuition-driven with diversified recurring and usage-based revenue streams: annual K-8 and high school tuition, contracted before/after-school childcare ($8.00/hour) and drop-in childcare ($15.00/hour), King's Kids Summer Camp for ages 3-13, toddler care, and donations routed through the Immanuel School Foundation (a 501c(3) nonprofit established in 2017). Accessibility is reinforced by ACE Scholarships, need-based assistance (February-April window), and a "New to Immanuel" scholarship of up to $1,000. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer via website inquiry forms and personalized campus visits, supplemented by church referrals, community partnerships, and word-of-mouth (89% family recommendation rate).

The technology stack is conventional K-12 SaaS: Sycamore School for grade management, Smart Tuition/Blackbaud for billing, Pushpay for digital giving, QuickBooks for accounting, Genesis Virtual Academy for high school course delivery, and Adobe e-sign for enrollment documents. The school operates from a single campus at 4650 Sunview Drive, Loveland, with governance provided by the Board of Christian Day School and day-to-day leadership by Principal Cheryl Gilbert and Executive Director of High School Rick Overton. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the organization employs 101-250 staff.

Name

Immanuel Lutheran Church and School

Legal name

Immanuel Lutheran School

Website

https://school.immanuelloveland.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Immanuel Lutheran Church and School is a nonprofit, Christ-centered K-12 institution in Loveland, Colorado, serving children from toddler age through 12th grade via classroom and hybrid programs, and generating revenue from tuition, childcare, summer camp, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Religious Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAE), Faith-Based Nursery & Playgroups (EDACACAK)

Keywords

• Christ-centered education
• Private K-12 school
• Early childhood education
• Summer day camp
• Hybrid high school program

Headquarters

HQ city

Loveland, CO

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. K-8 Tuition: Annual tuition for students in kindergarten through 8th grade. Tuition rates vary by grade level and are provided upon inquiry. The school offers Early Bird enrollment rates for returning families and personalized tuition plans based on need.
2. High School Tuition: Tuition for the hybrid high school model using Genesis Virtual Academy courses, with required in-person Wednesday sessions.
3. Childcare Services: Before and after-school childcare for preschool through 8th grade. Rates are $8.00/hour for contracted service and $15.00/hour for drop-in service. Additional fees for early drop-off ($1/minute) and late pick-up ($1/minute).
4. King's Kids Summer Camp: Summer day camp running May through August for children ages 3-13, operating 7am-6pm with flexible scheduling options.
5. Donations and Fundraising: The Immanuel School Foundation (501c3 established 2017) accepts one-time, recurring, and legacy gifts. Families can also participate in RaiseRight gift card program to offset tuition costs. Additional fundraisers include Box Tops and King Soopers Community Rewards.
6. Toddler Care: Full-day toddler care for children 12-36 months, operating Monday through Friday 7am-6pm with developmental curriculum.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Immanuel Lutheran School operates a comprehensive Christ-centered educational continuum serving children from 12 months through 12th grade, anchored by a classically inspired, faith-integrated curriculum. Programs include toddler care, preschool, K-5 elementary, 6-8 middle school, a hybrid high school in partnership with Genesis Virtual Academy, before/after-school childcare, and King's Kids Summer Camp. The school also provides athletics, arts, and music programming, with funding supported through tuition and the Immanuel School Foundation.

Product overview

Immanuel Lutheran School offers a comprehensive Christ-centered educational continuum from toddler care through high school, unified under the SOAR framework (Safe/Supported/Known, Outstanding Servant Leader, Actively Engaged Learner, Rooted in Christ). The portfolio spans Early Childhood programs (Toddler Care, Preschool, Childcare), K-12 academic instruction with a classically inspired approach including Latin study, arts, athletics, and summer programming through King's Kids Camp. The high school operates a hybrid model partnering with Genesis Virtual Academy for flexible virtual learning supplemented by mandatory Wednesday faith formation sessions. Funding support is provided through the Immanuel School Foundation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SOAR: School motto/acronym representing Safe, Outstanding Servant Leader, Actively Engaged Learner, Rooted in Christ
• King's Kids Summer Camp
• Immanuel Lutheran High School
• Immanuel School Foundation

Products and services

• Toddler Care Program Licensed childcare for children 12-36 months, offering developmentally appropriate care with faith integration. Includes Wonderful Ones (12-24 months) and Tremendous Twos (24-36 months) programs operating Monday through Friday 7am-6pm.
• Preschool Program Christ-centered preschool with three levels: Terrific Threes (Tues/Thurs mornings), Fantastic Fours (Mon/Wed/Fri mornings), and Fabulous Fives (afternoons Mon/Thurs plus Wed). Uses Second Step, Handwriting Without Tears, and Heggerty curricula.
• Childcare and Extended Care Before and after-school childcare program for enrolled students ages 3-14, operating 7am-6pm with contracted hourly rates and drop-in options. Provides homework support and age-appropriate activities.
• Elementary School (K-5th Grade) Full-day elementary education with differentiated instruction, weekly chapel, and enrichment in music, art, PE and technology alongside core academics including Amplify Math and Heggerty phonemic awareness.
• Middle School (6th-8th Grade) Multi-grade classroom format with one-to-one Chromebooks, hands-on science labs including dissections, advanced math options including algebra and geometry, and service projects.
• High School Hybrid Program Hybrid model partnering with Genesis Virtual Academy providing flexible self-paced virtual courses with required Wednesday in-person chapel, faith formation discussions, optional science labs, and Content Coaching support. Students can work at their own pace within 18-week course windows.
• King's Kids Summer Camp Faith-filled summer day camp for ages 3-13 running May-August with weekly themes, field trips, outdoor play, and Bible lessons. Available full-time or flexible weekly options, operating 7am-6pm.
• Athletics Program Interscholastic sports for 5th-8th graders including winter basketball and volleyball, and spring coed track, with emphasis on servant leadership and Christ-like sportsmanship through the ILS Booster Club.
• Arts Program Comprehensive art instruction covering famous artists and techniques (sculpture, watercolor, paint) and music education including ukulele, recorder, Orff instruments, and handbells with school-wide performances.

Quantifiable outcome

• 89% of families would recommend Immanuel
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Integration11 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Genesis Virtual AcademycoreTechnology or IntegrationAcademic partner providing virtual course content and structure for the high school hybrid model. Operated by Mayer Lutheran High School, accredited by Advanc-ED and National Lutheran Schools Accreditation. Courses are typically 18 weeks with live online classes and recorded sessions.
• Immanuel Lutheran ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent church ministry providing spiritual foundation, youth ministry events, and community partnership. The school is an educational ministry of the church with shared leadership and vision.
• National Lutheran Schools AccreditationminorOthersAccreditation body for Lutheran schools ensuring quality standards in Christ-centered education. Immanuel has maintained accreditation for over 26 years.
• RaiseRightminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGift card fundraising program (formerly ShopWithScrip) allowing families to earn rebates applied to tuition or school ministries. Enrollment code: 51CD45434712.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Faith Christian Academy: K-12 Christian school in Arvada, Colorado offering Christ-centered education with athletics and arts. Operates in the same regional market as Immanuel and targets similar values-aligned families.
• St. John the Baptist Catholic School: Faith-based K-8 elementary school in Loveland, Colorado. Directly competes for the same local faith-oriented families, with similar small-class-size approach and extracurricular programming.
• Front Range Christian School: K-12 Christian school serving the broader Denver/Northern Colorado region with classical and college-preparatory curriculum. Comparable faith-based positioning and grade-band span as Immanuel Lutheran School.
• Trinity Lutheran School: Lutheran K-8 school operating under LCMS (the same denomination affiliation as Immanuel), with comparable Christ-centered curriculum and grade-band structure. Most direct denominational peer.
• Heritage Christian Academy: Christian K-12 academy in the Rocky Mountain region with classical curriculum and hybrid program offerings. Comparable faith-based academic model and grade-band coverage to Immanuel Lutheran School.
• Loveland Classical Academy: K-12 classical charter school in Loveland offering a tuition-free classical education alternative. Competes directly with Immanuel for families seeking rigorous, classically-inspired academics, though secular rather than faith-based.
• Resurrection Christian School: Faith-based K-12 school located in Loveland, Colorado, directly competing with Immanuel Lutheran for the same Northern Colorado Christian-family market. Operates a similar mix of elementary, middle, and high school programs with athletics and arts.

Broad incumbents

• Valor Christian High School: Larger, well-established Christ-centered K-12 school in the Denver metro area. Operates as a broader, higher-profile regional alternative that competes for upper-income families who might otherwise consider Immanuel's hybrid high school program.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/immanuelloveland
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/immanuel-lutheran-church-and-school

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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