St. Richard's Episcopal School

What St. Richard's Episcopal School does

St. Richard's Episcopal School is a private, independent, not-for-profit Episcopal day school founded in 1960 in Indianapolis, Indiana, serving students from Age 3 through Grade 8 across Early Childhood, Lower Division (Grades 1-4), and Middle Division (Grades 5-8) cohorts. It is the only Episcopal school in Indiana and was established as one of the first racially integrated independent schools in Indianapolis. The school operates from a shared 100,000-square-foot campus with Trinity Episcopal Church at 33 East 33rd Street, expanded in 2019 to add four early childhood classrooms, two science labs, gender-neutral restrooms, and flexible multi-use space.

The school's academic product is built on five stated pillars—Civic Responsibility, Classic Curriculum, Faith, Global Readiness, and Leadership—and is anchored by a nationally-awarded world language program offering French (PK-5), Latin (Grade 6-8), and Spanish (Grade 6-8 option), including a French exchange for Grade 5. Auxiliary programming includes experiential learning, fine arts, faith development, learning support, athletics (IISL 2023 Volleyball Champions), enrichment clubs, summer camps (Dragon Day Camp and Mini Dragon Camp), and extended-day/holiday care. The school also operates Horizons at St. Richard's, a tuition-free 6-week summer academic and enrichment program serving approximately 150 community students. Technology infrastructure is conventional and non-differentiated: Veracross for parent/student portals, Finalsite for the website, SchoolAdmin Online for admissions, and Clarity for financial-aid applications. A phone-free policy—covering phones, smartwatches, and AirPods from 8:00 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.—has been in force since 2016.

Revenue is tuition-led, with full-day tuition of $22,030-$24,830 for the 2026-2027 school year and tuition covering approximately 80% of the operating budget. Complementary streams include Summer Camp, Extended Day/Holiday Care, the Annual Fund, the Regalia Gala, the Indiana SGO tax-credit program (50% state credit through the Institute for Quality Education), and Planned Giving/legacy gifts. In 2024-2025, the school distributed $810,000 in financial assistance and explicitly opts out of Indiana's school voucher program. Leadership is vested in Head of School Dr. Leslie Hosey and a Board of Trustees; a separate Foundation Board, incorporated in 2003 and granted IRS tax-exempt status in 2004, manages the endowment. Recent capital inflows include a $200,000 Lilly Endowment Phase 2 implementation grant (May 2025) and a $6,000,000 Phase 3 grant (December 2025) earmarked for experiential learning expansion.

Name

St. Richard's Episcopal School

Legal name

St. Richard's Episcopal School

Website

https://sresdragons.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Richard's Episcopal School is a private, not-for-profit Episcopal day school in Indianapolis serving Age 3 through Grade 8 with a five-pillar curriculum (Civic Responsibility, Classic Curriculum, Faith, Global Readiness, Leadership), world languages, and a tuition-led revenue model covering roughly 80% of operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Private K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

Keywords

• Private K-8 education
• Episcopal day school
• Independent school education
• Preschool through middle school
• College preparatory programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments. Covers Early Childhood (PK-JK-K), Lower Division (Grades 1-4), and Middle Division (Grades 5-8). Tuition includes lunch, snacks, field experiences, and specials classes.
2. Summer Camp: Dragon Day Camp for rising Grades 1-8 and Mini Dragon Day Camps for rising JK-K. Specialty camps available. Includes swim lessons and field trips.
3. Extended Day Care: Morning care (7:00-7:45 am) and aftercare (3:30-6:00 pm) for additional fees. Holiday care available for additional fees.
4. Annual Fund Donations: Tax-deductible donations supporting small class sizes, dedicated teachers, classroom and technology upgrades, diverse community, and expanding curriculum.
5. Regalia Gala: Annual fundraising event with live and silent auction, sponsorship opportunities, and Fund-A-Need. Proceeds support the Annual Fund.
6. Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO): Gifts to the SGO (Institute for Quality Education) provide Indiana state tax credit of 50% for donors while supporting student financial assistance.
7. Planned Giving: Bequests, charitable trusts, and Legacy Society membership for estate-planned gifts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

St. Richard's Episcopal School is an independent Episcopal day school providing private education for students Age 3 through Grade 8 across three divisions (Early Childhood, Lower Division, Middle Division). It sells tuition-based enrollment that includes academic curriculum, three world languages (French, Latin, Spanish), fine arts, faith development, athletics, experiential learning, and ancillary services such as extended day care, summer camps, and enrichment clubs.

Product overview

St. Richard's Episcopal School is an independent Episcopal day school (Age 3 to Grade 8) offering a comprehensive educational program built on Five Pillars: Civic Responsibility, Classic Curriculum, Faith, Global Readiness, and Leadership. The school provides a unified educational experience comprising core academic divisions (Early Childhood, Lower Division, Middle Division) alongside integrated programs in world languages (French, Latin, Spanish), fine arts, experiential learning, and faith development. Ancillary services including extended day care, summer camp, athletics, and enrichment clubs complement the academic curriculum. The school also operates Horizons at St. Richard's as a community service initiative providing tuition-free summer programming. The school utilizes Veracross for parent/student portals and SchoolAdmin Online for admissions management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Childhood Program Preschool program for Pre-Kindergarten, Junior Kindergarten, and Kindergarten (ages 3-5), grounded in experiential learning, aesthetic development, and inquiry-based science with multiple weekly French lessons.
• Lower Division Elementary school program for Grades 1-4, building on Early Childhood foundation with emphasis on language arts, literacy, science, mathematics, French, public speaking, and music.
• Middle Division Middle school program for Grades 5-8, offering leadership opportunities, capstone projects, and preparation for high school with French, Latin, or Spanish language options.
• World Language Program Comprehensive language program spanning PK-Grade 8 featuring French (PK-5), Latin (Grade 6-8), and Spanish (Grade 6-8 option), including French exchange program for Grade 5 and international travel.
• Fine Arts Program Music, theater, and visual arts education including performances, handbells, ukulele, choirs (Singing Dragons, Dragonettes, Dragontones), and annual Grade 8 musical.
• Learning Support Services Comprehensive support services including Student Support Team, learning specialists, school counselor, differentiated learning approaches, and family collaboration.
• Experiential Learning Program Dynamic learning framework incorporating field experiences, overnight excursions, city-wide partnerships, and real-world applications aligned with the Experiential Pathways Initiative.
• Faith Development Program Episcopal religious education including weekly chapel services, divinity classes (Godly Play, Spark, Holy Moly for younger students; academic courses on Jesus, Old Testament, world religions, and ethics for older students).
• Extended Day and Holiday Care Before and after school care programs for all divisions, included in tuition for full-time Early Childhood; offered for additional fee for Lower and Middle Division, with themed activities and holiday care options.
• Enrichment Courses and Clubs After-school programs including MathCounts, robotics (DragonBots), chess, theater, music lessons, and various clubs for Middle Division students (Grades 5-8).
• Summer Camp Program Dragon Day Camp for grades 1-8 and Mini Dragon Camp for JK-K, featuring weekly themes, field trips, swim lessons, and specialty camps (coding, math, games).
• Athletics Program Competitive sports for Grades 5-8 including soccer, volleyball (IISL 2023 Champions), basketball, cross country, and track; intramural programs for JK-Grade 4; no-cut policy.
• Horizons at St. Richard's Tuition-free 6-week summer academic and enrichment program for approximately 150 Indianapolis community students, promoting educational equity with individualized instruction, swim lessons, and field experiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% high school acceptance rate to graduates' school of choice
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Trinity Episcopal ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1960Founded by Trinity Episcopal Church with continued partnership. The rector of Trinity and the Bishop of Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis sit on the Board of Trustees. Shared 100,000 square feet of campus space. Operations and finances are managed separately.
• Indianapolis Marion County Public LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for book circulation - St. Richard's library is part of the Indianapolis Public Library shared system.
• The Children's Museum of IndianapolisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerField trip destination for students - located one block south of campus. Partnership for experiential learning experiences.
• Riviera ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome to SRES summer camp swimming lessons. Aquatic instructors work with campers to develop confident swimmers. Partnership provides pool facilities and instruction.
• Jewish Community Center (JCC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides swim instruction for Horizons at St. Richard's program students.
• Indiana Wesleyan University Graduate Counseling ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGraduate counseling students provide social-emotional instruction guided by counselors for Horizons program.
• Waycross Camp and Conference CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOvernight excursions for experiential learning programs.
• Indianapolis ZoominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerField trip destination for experiential learning.
• Holliday ParkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNature and outdoor learning experiences for students.
• Wait Until 8thminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization promoting delayed smartphone use until 8th grade. St. Richard's hosted founder Brooke Shannon in September 2024. Multiple grade levels of parents committed to the pledge.
• Institute for Quality Education (IQE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSGO (Scholarship Granting Organization) partner for Indiana's 50% tax credit scholarship program. Donors receive Indiana state tax credits while supporting student financial assistance.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Park Tudor School: Indianapolis independent school (PreK-12) that is one of the most direct competitors in the local private K-8 market. Listed as a destination high school for St. Richard's graduates.
• Canterbury School: Independent PreK-12 school in Indianapolis that is a major private school competitor in the same metro area, sharing feeder relationships with top high schools.
• International School of Indiana: Independent K-12 school in Indianapolis with a strong world language program (similar to St. Richard's French/Latin/Spanish emphasis). Competes for globally-oriented families in the same market.
• Sycamore School: Independent K-8 school in Indianapolis focused on gifted education. Competes for academically-oriented families in the same Indianapolis market, with a similar project-based learning approach.
• The Orchard School: Independent K-8 school in Indianapolis with a similar progressive, experiential learning orientation. Competes directly for the same downtown/midtown Indianapolis families seeking non-traditional private education.

Regional players

• Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School: Catholic Jesuit high school in Indianapolis that receives St. Richard's graduates. Operates as a regional high school destination rather than a K-8 competitor.
• University High School: Indianapolis independent school serving as a destination high school for St. Richard's graduates. Operates as a regional K-12 feeder connection rather than direct K-8 competitor.
• Cathedral High School: Catholic high school in Indianapolis listed as a destination for St. Richard's graduates. Functions as a regional high school matriculation option rather than a direct K-8 peer.
• Herron Preparatory Academy: Indianapolis charter school serving as a high school destination for St. Richard's graduates. Competes more on high school options than on the K-8 private day school market.

Others

• Trinity Episcopal Church (Parent Organization): Founding partner that shares the 100,000 sq ft campus and has the Rector and Bishop on the Board of Trustees. Functions as a facilities and governance partner rather than an educational competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SRESDragons/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/sresdragons
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-richards-episcopal-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/st.richards.school/?hl=en

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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