St. Joseph’s Elementary School

What St. Joseph’s Elementary School does

St. Joseph's Elementary School is a private Catholic elementary school operating in Alameda, California, under the Diocese of Oakland (the 4th-largest diocese in California, with 36 elementary and 9 high schools). Founded in 1881 as Notre Dame Academy, the school now serves students from Junior Kindergarten through 8th grade on a shared campus with St. Joseph Notre Dame High School and St. Joseph Parish. It employs 28 staff, including 13 credentialed head teachers (8 holding Master's degrees), 5 teacher assistants, and a Director of Institutional Advancement and Admissions, maintaining a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. The school is dual-accredited by WASC and WCEA and is led by Principal Danielle Colvert.

The academic program covers religion, mathematics, English/language arts, science, social studies, Spanish, music, art, and physical education, enriched by a 1:1 Apple device program in grades 5-8 (introduced in 2017), Apple technology centers in JK-4, weekly middle school electives (coding, watercolor, digital music, yoga), and athletics through the East Bay Parochial League (CYO). Supporting services include Extended Care (after-school until 6:00 pm), a Learning Support Center with Student Success Team processes, and the Faith Families program that pairs JK-8 students across multi-grade cohorts. The school operates a Parent Volunteer Program requiring 30 hours of family service per year, with mandatory Virtus safety training and Diocese of Oakland fingerprint clearance.

The school's revenue model is diversified across tuition (paid monthly over 10 months via FACTS Management, covering approximately 90% of the cost of education), a non-refundable registration fee, Extended Care ($9.00–$9.50/hour), CYO sports participation fees, and a layered fundraising ecosystem including an Annual Fund, PTG Auction, El Rancho Day carnival, Raise Right gift card program (up to 10% commission), and planned giving/bequests. Admissions are managed through PowerSchool with a structured testing and interview process. Financial aid is available through SJES tuition assistance, FACE (Family Aid for Catholic Education, Diocese of Oakland), and the BASIC Fund, broadening access across income brackets.

Name

St. Joseph’s Elementary School

Legal name

St. Joseph Elementary School

Website

https://stjosephalameda.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1881

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Joseph's Elementary School is a private Catholic elementary school (JK–8th grade) in Alameda, California, serving families in the Bay Area. Founded in 1881, it operates within the Diocese of Oakland and offers a WASC/WCEA-accredited curriculum, athletics, extended care, and learning support on a shared parish campus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

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
• K-8 faith-based learning
• Extended care services
• CYO youth athletics
• Parish school education

Headquarters

HQ city

Alameda

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream. Tuition covers approximately 90% of the cost to educate a child. Paid monthly over 10 months through FACTS Management Company. School projects 3-8% annual tuition increase.
2. Annual Fund: Yearly fundraising effort providing unrestricted gifts to the operating budget. An important supplement since tuition only covers 90% of education costs.
3. Registration Fees: Non-refundable registration fee charged per student covering diocesan assessments, testing fees, books, supplies, yearbook, and PTG membership.
4. Extended Care Program: After-school care service billed at $9.00/hour per child (registered) or $9.50/hour (drop-in). Revenue supports extended care operations and staffing.
5. Sports Participation Fees: Participation fees charged to FACTS accounts covering sports program costs including equipment, referees, and gym rentals. Fees vary by sport and include uniform rental.
6. Event Fundraising: El Rancho annual family carnival generates revenue through ticket sales for game booths, food, drinks, desserts, and raffle tickets. PTG Auction generates funds through live and silent auctions plus dinner/dancing.
7. Gift Card Program: Raise Right Gift Card Program generates up to 10% commission on gift card purchases made by families through the school's custom app.
8. Planned Giving/Bequests: Estate planning donations through wills. Bequests are not subject to federal estate taxes, allowing the full gift amount to support designated programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

St. Joseph Elementary School delivers a Catholic coeducational program for students from Junior Kindergarten through 8th grade in Alameda, California. The core offering is a rigorous academic curriculum integrated with religious education, complemented by Extended Care after-school childcare, CYO athletics, a Learning Support Center, sacramental preparation, and a 1:1 Apple device program for grades 5-8 (Apple technology centers for JK-4). The school is accredited by WASC and WCEA and operates as a ministry of St. Joseph Basilica Catholic Church within the Diocese of Oakland.

Product overview

St. Joseph Elementary School is a Catholic elementary school offering a unified educational program from Junior Kindergarten through 8th grade, accredited by WASC and WCEA. The school provides a comprehensive academic curriculum (religion, mathematics, English/language arts, science, social studies, Spanish, music, art, physical education) enhanced by a 1:1 device program in grades 5-8 and Apple technology centers in grades JK-4. Supporting services include Extended Care (after-school childcare), Athletics (CYO sports), Learning Support Center, and religious education with sacrament preparation. The school operates via a Parent Volunteer Program (30 hours/family/year), FACTS tuition management, and ParentSquare communications. Fundraising includes an Annual Fund, PTG Auction, El Rancho Day carnival, and Planned Giving/endowment options. Financial aid is available through SJES funds, FACE, and BASIC Fund programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Catholic Elementary Education (Junior Kindergarten through 8th Grade) A comprehensive Catholic education program serving students from Junior Kindergarten through 8th grade, accredited by WASC and WCEA. The curriculum includes religion, mathematics, English/language arts, science, Spanish, social studies, music, art, and physical education.
• 1:1 Device Program (Grades 5-8) Implemented starting in the 2017 school year, this program provides each student in grades 5-8 with their own Apple device for technology-integrated daily learning across all subjects.
• Extended Care Program After-school childcare service providing supervised activities including snack/social time, outdoor play, homework/study period, indoor/outdoor recreation, arts and crafts, and special events. Operates from school dismissal until 6:00 pm on regular days.
• Athletics Program (CYO / East Bay Parochial League) CYO sports program competing in the East Bay Parochial League (EBPL). Sports include cross country, basketball, track and field, volleyball, and sand volleyball. Fosters sportsmanship, fair play, and healthy lifestyle development.
• Learning Support Center Provides additional academic support through push-in classroom services, pull-out sessions, and small group experiences. Includes Student Success Team (SST) process for developing individualized success plans.
• Religious Education Daily religious instruction integrated throughout the curriculum. Includes weekly liturgical celebrations, preparation for Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist (2nd grade), and Christian service outreach programs.
• Faith Families Program Multi-grade family groups (Junior Kindergarten through 8th grade) that participate together in weekly Mass, monthly bonding activities, leadership development, and community service projects.
• Financial Aid Programs (SJES, FACE, BASIC Fund) Multiple financial assistance sources including SJES tuition assistance (1st round processed in April, awarded in June), FACE (Family Aid for Catholic Education from Diocese of Oakland), and BASIC Fund (Bay Area Scholarships for Innercity Children).

Quantifiable outcome

• 17:1 student-teacher ratio
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FACTS Management CompanycoreTechnology or IntegrationSaint Joseph Elementary School has contracted with FACTS Management Company of Lincoln, Nebraska to handle the collection of its tuition and fees. All families are required to have a contract with FACTS management. Families designate a checking/savings account or credit card for automatic payment of tuition and fees over 10 months.
• PowerschoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationPowerschool is used for the online admissions application process. Completed application packets must be submitted online through Powerschool registration portal.
• Procare SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationProcare Solutions is used for the Extended Care program. All families must make an account in Procare to use the Extended Care service and for child sign-out tracking.
• St. Joseph Notre Dame High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSJES shares a campus with St. Joseph Notre Dame High School and St. Joseph Parish. The elementary school shares the recently renovated gymnasium, Marianist Hall and art room with the high school.
• St. Joseph Parish (St. Joseph Basilica)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Joseph Elementary School is a ministry of the St. Joseph Basilica Catholic Church. The school shares a campus with the parish and maintains close ties within the parish community.
• East Bay Parochial League (EBPL) / Oakland Diocese CYOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Joseph Elementary School participates in CYO athletics as a member of the East Bay Parochial League. Sports include cross country, basketball, volleyball, track and field, and sand volleyball.
• Family Aid for Catholic Education (FACE)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerFACE is funded and administered by the Catholic Diocese of Oakland. Applications available through FACTS Grant and Aid starting January 1 with March 30 deadline. Grant results forwarded to school in early June.
• Bay Area Scholarships for Innercity Children (BASIC)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe BASIC Fund is a privately funded program broadening educational opportunities for inner-city children by helping low-income families afford private school tuition in the Bay Area.
• Virtus Online TrainingcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline safety training required for all volunteers prior to chaperoning field trips, class parties, or volunteering for yard duty. Program of the National Catholic Risk Retention Group.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bentley School: Independent K-12 school in Lafayette and Oakland serving East Bay families in the same private school market. Comparable low student-teacher ratios and whole-child philosophy.
• Holy Spirit Parish School: Catholic K-8 school in the East Bay (Fremont) under the Diocese of Oakland. Same Catholic K-8 model, same accreditation pathway, similar tuition and financial aid structure.
• Redwood Day School: Independent K-8 school in Oakland serving similar East Bay families. While secular, it competes for the same tuition-paying families seeking a private elementary education.
• Star of the Sea School: Catholic K-8 school in San Francisco with a similar whole-child faith-based curriculum, extended care program, and tuition-driven revenue model.
• St. Philip Neri School: Catholic K-8 school in Alameda, CA — same city, same faith-based tradition, same Diocese of Oakland, serving the same student population. Directly competes for tuition-paying families.
• Corpus Christi School: Catholic elementary school in Piedmont/Oakland within the Diocese of Oakland. Directly comparable faith-based K-8 offering with extended care and academic programs.
• St. Leo the Great School: Catholic K-8 school in San Jose serving a similar Bay Area faith-based family demographic. Comparable tuition model, similar CYO athletics participation, and Diocese of San Jose governance.

Broad incumbents

• Head-Royce School: Independent K-12 school in Oakland with a substantial endowment and broader programming. Competes for the same East Bay progressive private school families as a larger, more established alternative.
• St. Joseph Notre Dame High School: Catholic high school sharing SJES's campus and parish affiliation. Represents a natural feeder institution and strategic partner for the elementary school's graduating 8th graders.

Regional players

• Marin Primary & Middle School: Independent K-8 school in Marin County serving similar Bay Area private school families. Comparable small class sizes and project-based learning model, though operates in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles5 records

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