Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School- Seattle

What Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School- Seattle does

Our Lady of Fatima Parish School is a private Catholic K-8 school located in Seattle's Magnolia neighborhood (3301 W. Dravus Street, Seattle, WA 98199), serving approximately 285 students from Preschool through 8th Grade. Founded in 1954 and operating as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (Federal Tax ID 91-06-04880), the school delivers a faith-based education under parish direction while explicitly welcoming families of all faiths. The curriculum is structured into four academic tiers — Early Learning (Preschool-PreK), Early Elementary (K-2nd), Intermediate Elementary (3rd-5th), and Middle School (6th-8th) — incorporating MAP Testing assessment, the C.I.A. (Collect, Interpret and Apply) curriculum framework, the Singapore Mathematics Framework, and a 1:1 laptop/iPad-to-student technology integration.

The school's revenue model combines tuition with an unusually diversified fundraising apparatus, since tuition is held at affordable levels for parish families and explicitly does not cover full operating costs. Tuition is supplemented by the Parent Partnership Program (Annual Fund), an annual auction (described as the largest fundraiser), Fall Festival, Fun Run, 6th Grade Wreath Sale, the Ted and Anne McDowall Scholarship Fund, Extended Care Program fees, and After School Program fees. Corporate employer matching programs with Boeing, Microsoft, the Gates Foundation, Starbucks, Bank of America, and others amplify parent donations. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer family enrollment via the SchoolAdmin online portal, school tours, and word-of-mouth within the Magnolia community.

Operationally, the school maintains capped class sizes (28-30 students max) and student-to-instructional-staff ratios of 14:1 in early elementary and 10:1 in intermediate elementary, with 70% of teachers holding advanced degrees. Extracurricular programming includes award-winning CYO Sports (consecutive Cross Country championships 2022-2025), Speech Team, Robotics Club (VEX IQ), Theater, Snow Sports, and Art Club. Reported outcomes include 100% of 8th graders completing Algebra 1 before high school and 65% of 7th/8th graders participating in the speech program. Strategic partnerships span the Fulcrum Foundation (25+ year endowment relationship), CYO, NCEA, WCEA, and the Washington State Board of Education.

Name

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School- Seattle

Legal name

Our Lady of Fatima Parish School

Website

https://school.olfatima.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Our Lady of Fatima Parish School is a private Catholic K-8 school in Seattle's Magnolia neighborhood, serving approximately 285 Preschool through 8th-grade students with a faith-based, tech-integrated curriculum and award-winning CYO sports, speech, and robotics programs, funded via tuition and diversified fundraising.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

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

SECONDARYEDACABAF

Faith-Based Preschools

Education/Early Childhood Education/Preschools & Pre-K Programs

SECONDARYEDACAHAE

Faith-Based Before/After Care Programs (Early Years)

Education/Early Childhood Education/Before & After School Care (Early Years)

Keywords

• Catholic K-8 education
• Private school education
• Faith-based education
• Elementary education services
• Parish school programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: The school charges tuition to families for K-8 education. While tuition is held at an affordable level for parish families, it does not cover the full cost of education, making the school dependent on additional fundraising.
2. Annual Fund (Parent Partnership Program): Annual fundraising initiative where families are asked to contribute above and beyond tuition. Donations go directly to the school's operating budget and help maintain lower tuition rates.
3. Auction: Annual spring event and largest fundraiser of the year, including live and silent auction, dinner, music, dancing, and other entertainment. Also includes 'raise the paddle' to support another school in need.
4. Fall Festival: Annual neighborhood tradition featuring entertainment, food, carnival rides, games, and cake walk. Takes place in late September or early October.
5. Fun Run: Annual community fundraising event for fitness and school support.
6. 6th Grade Wreath Sale: Annual fundraiser for 6th Grade Environmental Education Camp selling Christmas wreaths and garlands.
7. Ted and Anne McDowall Scholarship Fund: Donations to scholarship fund allowing children in need to receive Catholic education.
8. Extended Care Program Fees: After-school extended care program for Preschool through 3rd Grade students, providing supervision and activities after regular school hours.
9. After School Program Fees: Parent-run enrichment programs including Art Club, Chess, CYO Sports, Golf Club, Robotics, Snow Sports, Speech Team and Theatre, with fees paid directly to program vendors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Our Lady of Fatima Parish School delivers Preschool through 8th Grade Catholic education in Seattle's Magnolia neighborhood, offering a rigorous core academic curriculum with 1:1 device integration, Spanish, art, music, and physical education. The school supplements academics with award-winning extracurricular programs including CYO Sports, Speech Team, Robotics, Theater, Art Club, and Snow Sports, plus an Extended Care program for younger students. Tuition is supported by an Annual Fund, Auction, Fall Festival, Fun Run, and other fundraising activities to maintain affordability for parish families.

Product overview

Our Lady of Fatima Parish School offers a comprehensive K-8 Catholic education with a unified academic structure organized by grade levels (Early Learning Preschool-PreK, Early Elementary K-2nd, Intermediate Elementary 3rd-5th, Middle School 6th-8th). The school provides robust extracurricular programs including award-winning CYO Sports, Speech Team, Robotics Club, Theater productions, Snow Sports, and Art Club. Auxiliary services include Extended Care for younger students. Specialized programs include the 6th Grade Environmental Education Camp and biennial Washington DC trips for middle schoolers. The school maintains a 1:1 laptop/iPad ratio and integrates Spanish, art, music, and physical education throughout all grade levels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Learning Program (Preschool - Pre-Kindergarten) Child-centered play-based learning program for preschoolers focusing on developmentally appropriate expectations, social skills development, and foundation building for lifelong learning rooted in Catholic values, for Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten students at Our Lady of Fatima Parish School.
• Early Elementary Program (Kindergarten - 2nd Grade) Foundational skills development in reading, math, and writing through hands-on, engaging activities with emphasis on social and emotional learning for independent learning, serving Kindergarten through 2nd Grade students at Our Lady of Fatima Parish School.
• Intermediate Elementary Program (3rd - 5th Grade) Comprehensive academic program utilizing the C.I.A. (Collect, Interpret and Apply) approach, Singapore Mathematics Framework, TCI Social Studies, and growth mindset curriculum including persuasive writing and research-based writing skills, for 3rd through 5th Grade students.
• Middle School Program (6th - 8th Grade) Rigorous academic curriculum with core subjects (mathematics, science, religion, social studies, language arts), enriched learning experiences including independent research projects, science fairs, R.E.A.C.H. project, and preparation for Algebra 1 before high school, serving 6th through 8th Grade students.
• CYO Sports Program Catholic Youth Organization sports leagues offering basketball, soccer, volleyball, cross country, and track and field with competitive league participation and multiple championship achievements for Our Lady of Fatima students.
• Speech Team Award-winning speech competition team for 7th and 8th grade students competing in tournaments at local Catholic high schools, with alumni crediting participation for public speaking skills.
• Robotics Club Robotics program for students in 4th through 8th grade competing in VEX IQ Robotics Tournaments and league events within the archdiocese.
• Theater Program Annual spring musical production for students in grades 5th through 8th, directed by the school's Music Specialist Eric Bradler, held on the school stage and open to the public.
• Snow Sports Program Winter snow sports program organized by school parents at Alpental (Summit at Snoqualmie Ski Resort) with bus transportation on selected Friday afternoons in January and February, running for over 20 years.
• Art Club Art program for students in grades 5th through 8th focused on sharing artistic gifts and growing creative skills.
• After School Programs Parent-run enrichment programs including Chess, Golf Club, and other activities offered outside school hours with archdiocesan-compliant vendors.
• Extended Care Program Before and after school care program for Preschool through 3rd Grade students at Our Lady of Fatima Parish School.
• 6th Grade Environmental Education Camp Three-day overnight environmental education camp in western Washington with outdoor learning activities including hiking, flora and fauna study, and team-building challenges for 6th Grade students.
• Washington DC Trip Optional biennial educational trip for 7th and 8th graders over Easter Break to Washington DC, exploring the Capitol, Smithsonian museums, and Lincoln Memorial.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of 8th graders complete Algebra 1 before high school
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• BoeingminorOthersCorporate employer matching program - Boeing matches employee gifts to the school as part of their corporate philanthropy initiatives.
• MicrosoftminorOthersCorporate employer matching program - Microsoft matches employee gifts to the school.
• The Gates FoundationminorOthersCorporate employer matching program - Gates Foundation matches employee gifts to the school.
• StarbucksminorOthersCorporate employer matching program - Starbucks matches employee gifts to the school.
• WeyerhaeuserminorOthersCorporate employer matching program - Weyerhaeuser matches employee gifts to the school.
• Bank of AmericaminorOthersCorporate employer matching program - Bank of America matches employee gifts to the school.
• MerckminorOthersCorporate employer matching program - Merck matches employee gifts to the school.
• Charles SchwabminorOthersCorporate employer matching program - Charles Schwab matches employee gifts to the school.
• PfizerminorOthersCorporate employer matching program - Pfizer matches employee gifts to the school.
• Fulcrum FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term endowment fund partner managing the school's endowment which provides tuition assistance. Established over 25 years ago, helping ensure Catholic education accessibility in Magnolia.
• Robotics Education & Competition Foundation (RECF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdministers regional VEX IQ Robotics Tournaments that OLF's robotics team competes in with other parochial schools around the archdiocese.
• CYO (Catholic Youth Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCYO sports leagues provide competitive athletic programs for students to develop athletic, team-building, and leadership skills. The school participates in CYO sports throughout the school year.
• NCEA (National Catholic Educational Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Catholic Educational Association membership providing resources, standards, and professional development for Catholic schools.
• WCEA (Washington Catholic Education Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWashington Catholic Education Association membership for Catholic schools in the state.
• Washington State Board of EducationcoreOthersState regulatory body that private schools report to and comply with state education standards.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Our Lady of the Lake School (Seattle): Catholic K-8 parish school in the Seattle Archdiocese with overlapping product offering (K-8 academics, faith formation, extracurriculars) and same tuition/donation funding model. Directly comparable in geography, customer base, and program mix.
• St. Joseph School (Seattle): Catholic K-8 school in Seattle operating under the Archdiocese with similar grade structure, faith-based formation, CYO sports participation, and tuition-supported revenue model. Directly comparable as a same-geography, same-customer Catholic K-8.
• St. Anne School (Burien): Catholic K-8 school in the Seattle Archdiocese with the same parish-school operating model, K-8 academic structure, and CYO athletics participation. Directly comparable on product offering and revenue model.
• Holy Rosary School (Edmonds/Woodway): Catholic K-8 school in the greater Seattle Archdiocese serving similar families with similar K-8 academic and extracurricular offering. Comparable on product, target customer, and parish-school operating model in the same regional Catholic ecosystem.
• St. Alphonsus School (Seattle): Catholic K-8 parish school in Seattle with a comparable product offering across academics, faith formation, athletics, and fundraising-driven operating model. Comparable in target customer (Seattle Catholic families) and program structure.
• Christ the King School (Seattle): Catholic K-8 school serving Seattle families with the same K-8 academic structure, Catholic formation, CYO athletics, and tuition-plus-fundraising revenue model. Direct peer in product, target market, and operating model.
• Assumption-St. Bridget School: Catholic K-8 parish school in the Seattle Archdiocese serving families with the same product/offering — rigorous K-8 academics, Catholic formation, CYO sports, and tuition-plus-fundraising model. Directly comparable on business model, target market, and program mix.

Broad incumbents

• Eastside Catholic School (Sammamish): Catholic K-12 school in the Seattle metro area. Operates a similar faith-based formation and college-prep curriculum but covers a broader grade span and a larger regional footprint; serves as a broader incumbent in the same Seattle faith-based education market.
• Bellarmine Preparatory School (Tacoma): Catholic secondary school within the Seattle Archdiocese region. Not a direct K-8 competitor, but a broader Catholic institution in the same feeder ecosystem where OLF's middle-school graduates eventually matriculate; comparable on faith-based identity and college-prep positioning.
• Forest Ridge School (Bellevue): Catholic Sacred Heart K-12 school in the Seattle metro area. Comparable as a longer-tenured, broader Catholic institution in the same region, but offers a wider grade range (K-12) and a larger campus footprint, making it an incumbent in the broader faith-based education market rather than a direct K-8 competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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