St John The Evangelist School

What St John The Evangelist School does

St. John the Evangelist School is a private, nonprofit Catholic elementary school operating as a ministry of St. John the Evangelist Parish within the Diocese of Gary, Indiana. Founded in 1846 and located at 9400 Wicker Avenue, St. John, Indiana, the school enrolls approximately 466 students across preschool through grade 8, with average class sizes of about 23 in K-8. Its core offering is a faith-integrated academic program aligned to Indiana Academic Standards, supplemented by weekly Mass, adoration, and Sacramental preparation (Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation), weekly specials (Spanish, music, computers, PE), honors middle-school math and science, athletics, and enrichment clubs including Robotics, Band, Math Bowl, Catechism Bowl, and Art Club.

The school's technology stack centers on a 1:1 iPad program for K-8, Promethean Boards in all classrooms, a server-based computer lab, and a STEM/robotics curriculum. Operational and instructional platforms include FACTS/RenWeb (school information system, district code SJEV-IN), Pearson Realize (math LMS K-8), Accelerated Reader (Renaissance Learning, 120,000+ quizzes), Tinkercad, Typing Club, and Google Classroom, with aHotLunch and RaiseRight powering hot-lunch and gift-card programs. Awards include the U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School designation, Indiana Department of Education Four Star School recognition, and an A-grade accreditation.

The business model combines tuition revenue (recurring subscription-style payments, with credit-card 3% and bank-draft 1% transaction fees) with a parish subsidy, a multi-channel fundraising engine (Eagle Walk walk-a-thon, Spring Fling dinner dance, SJE 5K Run, Box Tops, TRIP/RaiseRight scrip), and an Educational Foundation endowment. Adjacent revenue and service streams include Adventure Club before/after care, a Hot Lunch program ($10/family/year), and the PASS staff-bonus donation pool. Enrollment is driven by parish community ties, the Indiana Choice Scholarship Program, one-on-one tours, and shadow days coordinated through the parish-based Admissions Office.

Name

St John The Evangelist School

Legal name

St. John the Evangelist School

Website

https://sjeschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1846

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

St. John the Evangelist School is a nonprofit Catholic preschool-through-8th-grade school in St. John, Indiana, serving roughly 466 students with faith-integrated academics, 1:1 iPads, STEM/robotics, and parish-based community programming funded by tuition, parish subsidy, and fundraising.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Catholic Elementary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

Keywords

• Catholic elementary education
• Preschool K-8 education
• Faith-based schooling
• Private Catholic school
• Parish education services

Headquarters

HQ city

St. John

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Tuition payments from families for preschool through 8th grade education. Parents can pay online via credit card (3% fee) or bank draft (1% fee). Drop box available 24/7 for payments.
2. Parish Subsidy: Financial support from St. John the Evangelist Parish to supplement school operations.
3. Fundraising Events: Major events including SJE 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk, Spring Fling dinner dance with auctions (450+ attendees), and Eagle Walk walk-a-thon raising over $60,000 annually.
4. TRIP Scrip Program: Gift card voucher program where local business purchases and eGift cards through RaiseRight net percentage credits applied to tuition accounts, middle school iPad costs, or teacher wish-list fund.
5. PASS Program: Parent Assisted Supplemental Salary program where donations are pooled and paid out 100% as bonus to all staff members twice yearly (December and May).
6. Box Tops Program: Grocery receipt scanning program earning points redeemed for approximately $2,000 cash annually for gym, playground equipment, rugs and classroom items.
7. Educational Foundation: Endowment and investment funds accepting donations through personal trusts, annuities, stock, real estate, life insurance, or bequests.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

St. John the Evangelist School is a private Catholic elementary school providing preschool through grade 8 education in St. John, Indiana. Its core offering combines Indiana Academic Standards-aligned academics with Catholic faith formation, weekly Mass, sacrament preparation, weekly specials (Spanish, music, computers, PE), athletics, and enrichment clubs. Supporting services include before/after school care (Adventure Club), hot lunch, Accelerated Reader assessment, and tuition-reduction programs (T.R.I.P.).

Product overview

St. John the Evangelist School is a Catholic elementary school offering preschool through grade 8 education. The school operates as a unified educational institution with core programs including academic instruction following Indiana Academic Standards, faith formation, athletics, and enrichment activities. Technology is integrated throughout with 1:1 iPads in K-8 and Promethean Boards in classrooms. Supporting programs include the Accelerated Reader program for reading assessment, Adventure Club for before/after school care, T.R.I.P. for tuition reduction through gift card purchases, and Eagle Walk (formerly Race for Education) as the primary annual fundraiser. The school also operates Spring Fling as its premier annual fundraising event and P.A.S.S. for staff recognition, all coordinated through the Home and School Association (HSA).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool Program Early childhood education program for three and four-year-olds in a positive Christian atmosphere, using the D.I.G. (Develop, Inspire, Grow) Curriculum covering oral language, active literacy, math, science, social studies, and social emotional skills, with religion based on Stories of God's Love (Pre-4) and God Made Me (Pre-3).
• Kindergarten through Grade 8 Education Comprehensive elementary and middle school curriculum for kindergarten through 8th grade following Indiana Academic Standards, integrating religion, math, reading, science, social studies, music, Spanish, computers, and physical education, with honors math and science at the middle school level. Features state-of-the-art technology including 1:1 iPads in K-8, Promethean Boards in classrooms, a computer lab, and a STEM/robotics curriculum.
• Faith Formation Program Catholic faith formation program including daily religion class, weekly Mass and adoration, catechism instruction, and sacrament preparation for Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation, with curriculum covering Basic Catholic Teachings (BCTs) and Concepts of Faith.
• Athletics Program School athletic programs including basketball, track, co-ed soccer, cross country, and volleyball for students.
• Enrichment Programs (Clubs & Activities) Extracurricular enrichment programs including Band, Catechism Bowl, Math Bowl, Robotics Club, Purdue Challenger Center, Art Club, and Media Club.
• Adventure Club (Before/After School Care) Before and after school childcare program operated on the SJE campus through The Adventure Clubs, available to enrolled students for additional fees beyond tuition.
• Accelerated Reader Program Reading comprehension assessment program using computer-assisted quizzes with over 120,000 available quizzes; students earn points based on correct responses, book length, and readability level, with progress tracked via AR bulletin board and Home Connect web interface.
• T.R.I.P. (Tuition Refund Incentive Program) Tuition reduction program where families purchase vouchers and eGift cards from participating local businesses (and through the RaiseRight platform) to earn percentage credits applied to preschool through 8th grade tuition, middle school iPad costs, or the teacher wish-list fund/PASS Program.
• Home and School Association (HSA) Parent volunteer organization coordinating fundraising events (including Eagle Walk and Spring Fling), organizing volunteer activities, and tracking service hours; each K-8 family is required to serve a minimum of 18 volunteer hours per year.
• Spring Fling Annual Fundraising Event Annual parish-wide dinner dance event with mingling stations, beer and wine, live entertainment, dancing, silent auctions, and raffles, attracting 450+ attendees with proceeds benefiting SJE School.
• Eagle Walk Annual Fundraiser (formerly Race for Education) Annual walk-a-thon fundraiser where students are sponsored by friends and family to walk during the school day; proceeds support academic enrichment, technology upgrades, science programs, and school projects (last year's event raised over $60,000).
• P.A.S.S. (Parent Assisted Supplemental Salary) Program Staff recognition and appreciation program that pools parent donations and pays them out 100% as bonuses to all school staff twice per year (December and May); donations are 100% tax deductible.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• The Shrine of Christ's PassionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business participating in T.R.I.P. (Tuition Reimbursement Incentive Program) donating 5% of purchases to SJE School, credited to family tuition accounts or Eagle Scholarship Fund.
• Schilling LumberminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business in T.R.I.P. program donating 2% credit card / 4% cash payment to school fund.
• Mighty MikesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business in T.R.I.P. program donating 5% of purchases to SJE School.
• Maruszczak ApplianceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business in T.R.I.P. program donating 2.5% of purchases to SJE School.
• Pingoy PortraitsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal photography business in T.R.I.P. program donating 2% credit card / 4% cash payment.
• Puntillo & Crane OrthodonticsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrthodontic practice in T.R.I.P. program donating 5% out-of-pocket after insurance to school fund.
• Orthodontic SpecialistsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrthodontic practice in T.R.I.P. program offering $300 credit for first child to SJE families.
• RaiseRightcoreTechnology or IntegrationeGift card platform for T.R.I.P. online purchasing. Families purchase eGift cards through RaiseRight to earn percentage credits toward tuition.
• The Adventure ClubcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBefore and after school care provider operating on SJE campus. Parents register through theadventureclubs.com with school-specific registration.
• Just a Dash CateringcoreOthersHot lunch provider for SJE School. Parents order through sjelunch.ahotlunch.com with school code 'sjelunch'.
• Lake Central School CorporationcoreOthersBus service for students within designated Lake Central boundaries. School follows Lake Central for weather-related closings/delays.
• Renaissance LearningcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of Accelerated Reader software with over 120,000 quizzes. Students take quizzes only during school hours on school computers. Parents access progress via Home Connect portal.
• Pearson EducationcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of Pearson Realize online math curriculum platform for grades K-8 with eText, videos, resources and assignments.
• FACTS (RenWeb)coreTechnology or IntegrationSchool information system providing parents online access to announcements, calendars, grades, homework, lunch menu and syllabi. District code SJEV-IN.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mother Theodore Catholic Academies: Multi-campus Catholic K-8 system in St. Louis area. Directly comparable on grade span (K-8), Catholic identity, tuition-based revenue, and parish/archdiocese relationships.
• Bishop Noll Institute: Catholic secondary school in Hammond, IN, also Diocese of Gary. Comparable diocesan structure, parish-affiliated governance, tuition-funded model, and feeder pipeline dynamics from local Catholic K-8 schools.
• Marquette Catholic High School: Catholic high school in Michigan City, IN, Diocese of Gary. Same diocesan affiliation, similar nonprofit parish-school structure, and shared Blue Ribbon caliber academic brand with overlapping feeder geography.
• Andrean High School: Catholic co-ed high school in Merrillville, IN, operated within the Diocese of Gary like SJE. Most directly comparable Catholic institution in the same diocesan system, sharing parish-school model, tuition-based revenue, and faith formation mission.

Broad incumbents

• Seton Catholic Schools: Multi-school Catholic elementary network in St. Louis, MO. Comparable Catholic K-8 operating model at scale, with similar tuition plus parish/subsidy economics, fundraising infrastructure, and parent volunteer systems.

Others

• Diocese of Gary Catholic Schools Office: Diocesan office overseeing all Catholic schools in the region including SJE. Relevant as governing/accrediting body and ecosystem context that shapes enrollment, funding, and standards for the school.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCz7GYkCHPO4sPWBF9HNst5Q?view_as=subscriber
• Facebookfacebook.com/sjeschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/sje.school
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-john-the-evangelist-school

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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