Mission Elementary School

What Mission Elementary School does

San Gabriel Mission Elementary School (SGMES) is a private parochial TK-8th grade Catholic STEM school operating under the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Founded in 1912 by the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose on the grounds of the historic San Gabriel Mission in San Gabriel, California, the school serves approximately 15–18 faculty and staff and delivers a standards-based academic curriculum enriched by Dominican and Claretian charisms, with three dedicated STEM laboratories added in a 2020 campus modernization. Its core product is the integrated TK-8 Catholic STEM education program, supplemented by athletics (CYO-sponsored), Christian Service learning (9–15 hours per middle-school student), altar serving, scouting, a Happy Lunch program, and an Outdoor Classroom.

The business model is tuition-driven with two pricing tiers for the 2026-27 school year: Option 1 at $6,300/year with $600 in mandatory fundraising and 40 parent service hours, or Option 2 at $7,350/year with no fundraising or service obligations. Additional revenue includes mandatory registration/general/book fees ($300–$500 per child), the daily paid lunch program ($7–$8/day), and tax-deductible donations from families, alumni, and parish benefactors. Admissions are handled directly through the school office, with marketing conducted via the school website, Facebook, Instagram, a virtual open house, community events (open houses, ice cream socials, new family meetings), and the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Catholic Schools directory. Administrative operations run on Gradelink (enrollment/records) and FACTS Tuition (billing), with website translation support for Spanish, Vietnamese, and Mandarin.

Name

Mission Elementary School

Legal name

San Gabriel Mission Elementary School

Website

https://sgmission.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1912

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

San Gabriel Mission Elementary School is a TK-8 Catholic STEM parish school founded in 1912 in San Gabriel, California, serving San Gabriel Valley families with tuition-based faith-centered education under the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

Keywords

• Catholic elementary education
• STEM education programs
• Private parochial school
• Faith-based K-8 education
• TK-8 schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

San Gabriel

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments. Two tuition options offered: Option 1 at $6,300/year with fundraising obligations and parent service hours, or Option 2 at $7,350/year with no fundraising/service hour requirements. Additional mandatory fees include registration/general/book fees ($300-$500 per child) and annual fundraising ($600 per family).
2. Donations and Fundraising: School is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Accepts monetary gifts from family and friends of staff and students, alumni community, parish community, and other benefactors. Donations are tax deductible.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

San Gabriel Mission Elementary School provides Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade Catholic education enriched by a dedicated STEM program on the historic San Gabriel Mission campus. Operating for over 110 years, the school delivers standards-based academics alongside faith formation supported by three STEM labs added in 2020, complemented by athletics, Christian Service learning, altar serving, scouting, and a daily hot lunch program.

Product overview

San Gabriel Mission Elementary School is a TK-8th grade Catholic STEM institution offering a unified educational program centered on academic excellence, faith formation, and STEM learning. The school's core offering is its Catholic STEM education program supported by three dedicated STEM labs (added in 2020), complemented by enrichment programs including athletics (CYO sports), scouting, altar serving, and a Christian Service Program for middle schoolers. Administrative functions are supported through Gradelink for enrollment/records and FACTS Tuition for payment management. The school also provides a daily Happy Lunch program and maintains partnerships with the parish for liturgical and community activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TK-8 Catholic STEM Education Program Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade Catholic STEM school offering academically rigorous, faith-centered education with standards-based curriculum enriched by Dominican and Claretian charisms for families in the San Gabriel Valley.
• Athletics Program After-school interscholastic sports program for grades 5-8 organized through Catholic Youth Organization (CYO), offering flag football, basketball, soccer, volleyball, softball, track and field, and cheer.
• Christian Service Program Mandatory service learning program requiring middle school students to complete volunteer hours (9-15 hours depending on grade level) serving the school, parish, and community, integrated with Religion curriculum.
• Altar Server Program Students serve as Altar Servers for both parish churches at the San Gabriel Mission, living out their faith through active participation in Mass and liturgical celebrations.
• Scouting Programs Boy Scouts (Troop 261) and Cub Scouts (Pack 261), Girl Scouts (Troop 7121 for Daisies and Cadettes) facilitated through the school and parish with weekly meeting space.
• Happy Lunch Program Daily hot lunch program offering meals including salad (Caesar or spring), drinks, and fruit, with payment options via Venmo, PayPal, Zelle, cash, or check; pricing of $7/day for TK-K and $8/day for grades 1-8 and staff.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of 8th graders are accepted into the Catholic high school of their choice
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration8 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• San Gabriel Mission ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe parish church adjacent to the school shares the mission and grounds. The school is deeply rooted in the Dominican and Claretian charisms associated with the parish. Students serve as Altar Servers for both parish churches. The Parish Community Center is used daily by the school community for the hot lunch program.
• San Gabriel Mission High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated Catholic high school. 100% of SGMES 8th graders are accepted into the Catholic high school of their choice, including San Gabriel Mission High School. The high school is listed as a key affiliated resource on the school's website.
• Dominican Sisters of Mission San JosecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school was originally staffed by Dominican Sisters who opened the school in 1912. The Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose agreed to staff the school at its founding, with Sister Teresa Meyer serving as the first Principal. The school's identity is deeply rooted in the Dominican Charism, reflected in its Schoolwide Learning Expectations.
• Archdiocese of Los Angeles Department of Catholic SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSGMES is a member of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles STEM Network. The school follows Archdiocesan Policy and Procedures (APP) and uses the Archdiocese's enrollment systems (Gradelink, FACTS Tuition). The school is accredited through the Archdiocese and subject to its educational standards and policies.
• Claretian Missionaries of the Immaculate Heart of MaryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Claretian Missionaries began serving at the Mission in 1908 and made plans to open the parochial school. Their charism of sharing the Word and Truth of Jesus Christ enriches the school's standards-based curriculum.
• C.Y.O. (Catholic Youth Organization)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe after-school sports program is sponsored and organized by C.Y.O. (Catholic Youth Organization), which provides league play and tournament competition for students in grades 5-8.
• Dominican Sisters of St. Joseph (DSMSJ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as an affiliated partner on the school resources page, representing the Dominican connection to the school's educational mission.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• St. James School (Los Angeles): Parish-affiliated Catholic elementary school in Los Angeles under the Archdiocese. Closely comparable faith-based TK-8 model, parish governance structure, and tuition revenue model in the same regional Catholic school system.
• St. Rita School (Sierra Madre): Catholic elementary school in Sierra Madre within the San Gabriel Valley, Archdiocese of LA. Comparable in size, faith-based TK-8 mission, and tuition-funded operating model serving similar suburban Catholic families.
• Our Lady of Grace School: Catholic TK-8 parish school in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles serving local Catholic families. Comparable faith-based educational mission, parish governance, and tuition-based nonprofit economics.
• Cathedral Chapel School: Catholic TK-8 parish elementary school within the Archdiocese of Los Angeles serving downtown LA families. Highly comparable in mission, governance structure (parish/Archdiocese operated), and K-8 faith-based STEM-style curriculum offering.
• Holy Family Grade School: Catholic elementary school in the LA Archdiocese. Comparable in scale, faith-based mission, parish-affiliated governance, and K-8 academic program with similar tuition-funded nonprofit economics.
• St. Philip the Apostle School: Catholic K-8 school in Pasadena within the San Gabriel Valley and Archdiocese of LA. Directly comparable in geographic market, parish-affiliated governance, and Catholic elementary curriculum scope.

Broad incumbents

• Archdiocese of Los Angeles Department of Catholic Schools: The governing system for ~210 Catholic K-12 schools in the LA region, including SGMES. Comparable as the institutional operator that defines accreditation, curriculum standards, tuition policies, and STEM Network membership governing the school.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sgmespartans
• Instagraminstagram.com/sangabrielmissionspartans
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mission-elementary-school

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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