St. Gabriel Catholic School

What St. Gabriel Catholic School does

St. Gabriel Catholic School is a fully accredited, co-educational Catholic parish school serving Kindergarten through 5th grade in Charlotte, North Carolina, operating as a non-profit under the Diocese of Charlotte and as one of nine schools in the Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools (MACS) system. The school delivers a Diocese-aligned curriculum that integrates religious education (daily prayer, weekly Mass, sacramental preparation, weekly Adoration and Confession) with core academics (language arts, mathematics, science, social studies) and enrichment programming (STEM, Spanish, fine arts, physical education, technology/media, Jaguar TV journalism). Distinctive faith-based programs include Prayer Partners, Traveling Mary, Grandbuddy (nursing home service), and an Academic Achievement Program with counseling and learning support services.

Name

St. Gabriel Catholic School

Legal name

St. Gabriel Catholic School

Website

https://stgabrielcatholicschool.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Gabriel Catholic School is a K-5 Catholic parish school in Charlotte, NC, delivering Diocesan curriculum with faith-based programming as part of the MACS system of nine schools serving faith-aligned and community families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Catholic Elementary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

Keywords

• Catholic elementary education
• K-5 faith-based schooling
• Private parochial education
• Diocesan school system
• Religious primary instruction

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte

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, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments. Rates vary by grade level and parish participation status. Families pay through FACTS Tuition Management with options for annual, semi-annual, quarterly, or monthly payment plans. Discounts available for multiple children in participating Catholic families.
2. Annual Fund Donations (Jaguar Fund): The Jaguar Fund is the school's largest yearly fundraiser, supporting capital expenditures, faculty awards, field trip subsidies, and faith/community programs. Includes the Give2Gabes annual day of giving with a $175,000 goal. 7% of contributions are allocated to the endowment fund.
3. Capital Fee: Annual capital fee of $1,995 per family assessed to cover capital repairs and maintenance at all nine MACS schools.
4. Enrollment and Application Fees: Application fee of $120 per student covers application review including ABC testing. Continuous enrollment fee of $150 per student (new and returning) and $75 per PK student reserves the student's seat annually. FACTS payment plan fee of $15-45 per family.
5. After School Enrichment Program (ASEP): After school care program for grades K-8th plus full-day TK and PK students. Provides recreation, games, arts, crafts, homework time, snacks, and holiday parties.
6. Transportation Services: Bus service for MACS families covering Greater Charlotte, Huntersville, and Mooresville areas. Registration opens annually for the upcoming school year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St. Gabriel Catholic School delivers a fully accredited, co-ed Kindergarten through 5th grade Catholic education in Charlotte, NC, combining a Diocese of Charlotte-aligned academic curriculum (language arts, mathematics, science, social studies) with integrated religious education, daily prayer, weekly Mass, sacramental preparation, and service learning. The core offering is enriched by STEM, Spanish, fine arts, physical education, technology/media classes, and student support services (Academic Achievement Program, counseling), with separate fee-based add-ons for before/after school care, summer camp, and transportation.

Product overview

St. Gabriel Catholic School offers a comprehensive Kindergarten through 5th grade Catholic education built on the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The academic program is delivered through a combination of core academic subjects (religious education, language arts, mathematics, science, social studies) enhanced by enrichment programs (STEM, Spanish, fine arts, physical education, technology), supported by counseling and academic achievement services, and complemented by extracurricular activities (clubs, athletics, choir, Jaguar TV journalism program). Additional services include before/after school care through ASEP, summer camps, and bus transportation. The school uses multiple digital platforms for parent communication (FreshSchools), academic records (PlusPortals), attendance management (SchoolPass), and tuition processing (FACTS), all accessible through the school's Finalsite-powered website.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Core Academic Program (Kindergarten through 5th Grade) Diocese of Charlotte-aligned curriculum for Kindergarten through 5th grade integrating religious education with language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Delivered to enrolled families with faculty trained in the Orton-Gillingham reading approach.
• Catholic Identity and Faith Formation Daily prayer, religious education, sacramental preparation, weekly Mass attendance, the Prayer Partner Program, the Traveling Mary Program, Weekly Adoration and Confession, and service learning integrated across the student experience in partnership with St. Gabriel Catholic Church.
• Enrichment Classes (STEM, Spanish, Fine Arts, Physical Education, Technology/Media) Weekly enrichment instruction across STEM, Spanish language, fine arts (art and music), physical education (held twice weekly), and technology/media classes, designed to complement the core academic program and build digital literacy, creativity, fitness, and cultural understanding.
• Academic Achievement and Counseling Support Services Learning support services providing additional academic help through consultation, evaluation, and direct instruction, paired with social and emotional counseling services including individual counseling, small groups, and classroom lessons on listening skills, friendship, feelings, social skills, safety, and character traits.
• MACS After School Enrichment Program (ASEP) After school care program for grades K-8 plus full-day TK and PK students, providing recreation, games, arts, crafts, homework time, snacks, and holiday parties. Contracted separately from tuition.
• MACS Summer Camp Summer camp program offering a wide variety of activities and experiences in a safe environment, empowering students to design part of their day through activity choices.
• MACS Transportation Services Bus service for MACS families covering Greater Charlotte, Huntersville, and Mooresville areas, with routes designed for areas of greatest need. Registration opens annually.
• Clubs and Extracurricular Activities Teacher-led after school programs including the St. Jerome Book Battle, Art club, Sports clubs, Drama, Cooking club, and Holiday themed clubs available to enrolled students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of students participate in weekly Mass, daily prayer, and religious education
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Catherine's HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Gabriel students and Student Council deliver Christmas donations to Catherine's House, a local Catholic charity providing vital support to women experiencing homelessness. The school coordinates annual Christmas drive donations as part of charitable outreach.
• Holy AngelscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent Council delivers school donations to Holy Angels and learns about the organization's mission. Part of the school's charitable outreach and service learning program.
• MiraViaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClass-level service projects include packing diaper bags for MiraVia organization. Part of community service education.
• Roof AboveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents participate in making sandwiches for Roof Above as part of service learning projects during Catholic Schools Week.
• Local Nursing Home (Grandbuddy Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFourth grade students partner with residents of a local nursing home through the Grandbuddy program. Students learn to live out the beatitudes by forming relationships, making birthday and holiday cards, tray favors, room decorations, presenting musical programs, and compiling resident biographies.
• St. Gabriel Catholic ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school and church community are joined together by morning and afternoon prayers, attending Mass, praying the rosary as an entire school, student performances of the Nativity and the Stations of the Cross, individual classroom prayer services, and shared parish facilities. The church is integral to the school's Catholic identity.
• Catherine's House (Podcast)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMrs. Snoke interviewed Mrs. Kathy Gauger, Executive Director of Catherine's House, on The Gabes Gab Podcast to share insights about the organization and how the school's Christmas drive supports their work.
• Live Like Bryant FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool community honors Bryant McDermott's legacy through the Live Like Bryant Foundation, supporting Levine Children's Hospital with professional jersey donations and collecting sports equipment for Level Up.
• Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools (MACS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Gabriel is part of the MACS system of nine Catholic schools. MACS provides centralized admissions, enrollment management, tuition processing through FACTS, transportation services, after school programs, and summer camps. The system shares resources, professional development, and curriculum standards.
• Diocese of CharlottecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Diocese of Charlotte provides accreditation through Lumen, sets curriculum standards, manages the Safe Environment Program for volunteers, and oversees Catholic school operations. St. Gabriel follows Diocesan standards and participates in Diocesan-wide initiatives.
• NCSEAA (North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMACS participates in NCSEAA scholarship programs including the Opportunity Scholarship Program (awards up to $7,000+/year) and Education Student Accounts (ESA+ awards $9,000 or $17,000/year for students with disabilities). Applications open in February each year.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights1 record

Broad incumbents

• Charlotte Catholic High School: MACS-system Catholic high school serving as the primary secondary destination for St. Gabriel graduates. Operates under the same Diocese of Charlotte but at broader scale across 9-12, representing the next-stage offering within the same institutional ecosystem.
• Christ The King High School: MACS-system Catholic high school in Charlotte, comparable as the next-stage faith-based education option for St. Gabriel graduates. Shares diocesan oversight and the broader MACS enrollment infrastructure though focused on 9-12.

Direct peers

• St. Mark Catholic School: MACS system sibling school in Charlotte offering the same Catholic K-8 model, tuition tiers, and parish-based priority admissions as St. Gabriel. Direct competitor for participating Catholic families in the same metro.
• St. Ann Catholic School: Charlotte-based MACS Catholic school directly comparable as a faith-based K-8 institution operating under identical Diocese of Charlotte curriculum standards, MACS tuition structure, and centralized enrollment system.
• Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School: Charlotte MACS Catholic elementary school sharing the same diocesan accreditation, MACS financial aid process via Clarity, and standardized Catholic curriculum. Direct competitor in the Charlotte Catholic K-8 market.
• Holy Trinity Catholic Academy: Sibling MACS school in Charlotte serving Catholic families under the same Diocese of Charlotte governance and centralized admissions system. Direct comparable as a faith-based K-8 institution sharing the same MACS administrative, tuition, and transportation infrastructure.
• St. Patrick Catholic School: MACS system Catholic school in Charlotte offering the same K-8 faith-based model, MACS tuition structure, and parish priority placement. Comparable in mission, governance, and family demographics served.
• St. Matthew Catholic School: Charlotte MACS Catholic school with identical Diocese of Charlotte oversight, MACS tuition rates, FACTS payment processing, and parish referral-based admissions. Direct peer in scale, mission, and operating model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat1 record

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/stgabejaguars
• Instagraminstagram.com/stgabejaguars
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-gabriel-catholic-school

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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