What Saint Ursula School does

Saint Ursula School is a private, nonprofit Catholic elementary school located at 8900 Harford Road, Parkville, Baltimore, Maryland, serving approximately 196 students across Pre-K (age 4) through 8th grade. Founded in 1940 and operating continuously for over 80 years, it functions within the Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic school system under the Archdiocesan Collaborative School (ACS) governance model adopted in 2011, which combines centralized Archdiocesan oversight (academics, financing, fundraising, marketing) with a local school board. The school delivers a comprehensive program that integrates academic instruction, Catholic faith formation, and technology, supported by a 13:1 student-to-teacher ratio and an average class size of 20.

The core product offering is structured into three academic divisions (Early Education PK4, Elementary K-5, Middle School 6-8), supplemented by athletics (soccer, basketball), arts and music (visual art, choir, band, drama), and more than 20 clubs and activities for grades 1-8. Faith formation is embedded throughout via regular Mass, sacramental programs, and service outreach, with a special charism tied to the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and Saint Julie Billiart. The school markets itself as providing "21st Century Learning" through classroom technology integration, though the actual stack consists of standard third-party tools: Google Classroom, PowerSchool (district code PJQM), FACTS tuition management, and IXL for summer math/ELA practice. Extended Day before/after-school care and community events (Harvest Festival, Race for Education, Trunk or Treat, Grandparents' Day) round out the offering. Cognia system accreditation, renewed on a five-year cycle, provides third-party quality validation.

The revenue model is tuition-driven and recurring, processed through FACTS e-Cashier with single-payment or monthly installment options and a 2.5% credit-card convenience fee. The school states its tuition is among the lowest in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, and need-based assistance is administered through FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment with additional Archdiocesan Partners in Excellence and School Fund support. Complementary revenue streams include the annual Race for Education fundraiser (which raised over $100,000 in the most recent year), the Harvest Festival silent auction and games, Hot Lunch and Special Lunch programs run by an outside vendor and parent volunteers, and endowments/grants. Go-to-market is direct, via an online inquiry portal and application process, supported by a school website, weekly "What's Ahead Wednesday" email, parish communications, and seasonal open houses during November and Catholic Schools Week.

Name

Saint Ursula School

Legal name

St. Ursula School

Website

https://stursula.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Saint Ursula School is a nonprofit Catholic elementary school in Parkville, Baltimore, serving approximately 196 students from Pre-K through 8th grade under the Archdiocese of Baltimore, with tuition-funded operations, Cognia accreditation, and a 13:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Education (Catholic K-8)

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

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF)

Keywords

• Catholic elementary education
• Pre-K through 8th grade
• Faith-based schooling
• Private primary education
• Middle school academics

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Tuition payments collected from families, with multiple payment plan options through FACTS e-Cashier including single payment and monthly installment plans
2. Fundraising - Race for Education: Annual fundraiser where students solicit tax-deductible donations from sponsors; raised over $100,000 last year
3. Harvest Festival: Annual community event and fundraiser including silent auction, games, and activities
4. Hot Lunch Program: Weekly hot lunch provided by outside vendor for pre-ordered meals
5. Special Lunch: Monthly special lunch events prepared and served by volunteers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

St. Ursula School provides a Pre-K through 8th grade Catholic elementary education to approximately 196 students in Parkville, Baltimore. Its core offering is a comprehensive academic and faith-formation program, delivered through Early Education (PK4), Elementary (K-5), and Middle School (6-8) divisions, supplemented by athletics, arts and music, over 20 clubs and activities, an Extended Day program, and tuition-based enrollment with need-based assistance.

Product overview

Saint Ursula School is a Pre-K (4) through 8th grade Catholic school offering a unified educational program. The school provides academics across multiple divisions (Early Education, Elementary K-5th, Middle School 6th-8th), complemented by Student Life programs including Athletics, Arts & Music, and Clubs & Activities. Faith formation is integrated throughout the curriculum, with special devotion to Saint Julie Billiart and the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. The school also offers Extended Day programs and Summer Work/Back to School resources. Technology Integration is marketed as part of the 21st Century Learning approach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-K through 8th Grade Catholic Education Comprehensive Catholic education program serving students from Pre-K (age 4) through 8th grade, emphasizing academic excellence, Catholic faith and values, and technology integration. Delivered through Early Education, Elementary, and Middle School divisions.
• Early Education (PK4) Pre-kindergarten program for 4-year-old children focusing on foundational skills and school readiness as part of the Catholic school program.
• Elementary Program (K-5th) Elementary education program for students in kindergarten through 5th grade with age-appropriate curriculum and Catholic faith integration.
• Middle School Program (6th-8th) Middle school program for grades 6-8 preparing students for high school with advanced academics, leadership opportunities, and continued faith formation.
• Athletics Program Athletic programs including soccer and basketball, providing students opportunities for physical fitness and sportsmanship.
• Arts & Music Programs Visual art, choir, band, and drama programs for students in grades 3-8, with the Drama Club producing an annual spring play.
• Clubs & Activities Over 20 extra-curricular activities for students in grades 1-8, including Art Club, Book Club, Chess Club, Drama Club, Environmental Club, LEGO Club, Newspaper Club, Yearbook Club, Altar Servers, National Junior Honor Society, Safety Patrol, and Student Council.
• Faith Formation Program Catholic identity development through regular Mass celebration, sacramental programs, prayer services, liturgies, and service outreach, with special devotion to Saint Julie Billiart, foundress of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.
• Extended Day Program Before and after school care and educational enrichment program for currently enrolled St. Ursula students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 13:1 student to teacher ratio enabling individualized attention
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Archdiocese of BaltimorecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school operates under the governance of the Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic school system. The Archbishop holds authority over Catholic identity. The school follows Archdiocesan Collaborative School (ACS) model with shared governance including local school board and Archdiocesan oversight. Archdiocese provides centralized support in academics, financing, fundraising/development, and marketing resources.
• FACTS Management CompanycoreTechnology or IntegrationFACTS provides e-Cashier tuition payment processing allowing families to make payments via check, automatic bank deductions, or credit card. FACTS also conducts Grant & Aid assessments for need-based tuition assistance determination.
• PowerSchoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationPowerSchool provides the student information system portal allowing parents to view grades and student progress online. The school's district code is PJQM.
• CogniamajorOthersCognia conducts system-wide accreditation reviews every five years, evaluating schools based on National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools.
• VIRTUScoreTechnology or IntegrationVIRTUS is a compliance management system used by all parishes and Archdiocesan Catholic Schools to facilitate child protection compliance for volunteers, employees, and clergy.
• PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports)supportingOthersCreated in partnership with Shepherd Pratt Health System and John Hopkins University. PBIS has been implemented in every Archdiocesan elementary and high school to enhance academic and social behavior outcomes.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• St. Paul's School for Girls: Catholic K-12 school in Brooklandville, MD under the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Most directly comparable peer — same faith-based model, same Archdiocesan oversight, same regional catchment — but with broader grade span and stronger athletic/academic profile.
• Calvert School: Independent private lower school in Baltimore serving grades PK-5 (extended through middle school on some programs). Direct comparable as a small private K-8 institution in the same Baltimore metro competing for the same tuition-paying families, though secular rather than Catholic.
• Park School of Baltimore: Independent progressive PK-12 school in Pikesville/Baltimore serving a similar tuition-paying family demographic with comparable mission-driven programming. Competes with St. Ursula for the same Baltimore-area families seeking private elementary education.
• Friends School of Baltimore: Independent private Quaker school in Baltimore serving PK-12. Comparable as a values-based private school in the same metro competing for the same tuition-paying families, though with a broader grade span and larger endowment base.

Regional players

• McDonogh School: Independent K-12 school in Owings Mills, MD with major endowment. Regional private competitor in the Baltimore metro, well-resourced and positioned above St. Ursula's price/access tier.
• Gilman School: Independent boys' K-12 school in Baltimore with significant endowment. Regional private competitor in the same metro, positioned at a higher price point and prestige tier than St. Ursula but competing for similar Baltimore-area families.
• Bryn Mawr School: Independent girls' K-12 school in Baltimore with substantial endowment. Regional private school competitor in the same metro, though more prestigious and higher-priced, serving as an aspirational alternative for some St. Ursula families.

Others

• Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Schools: The broader Archdiocesan system that governs St. Ursula and includes 11+ Collaborative Schools. Sibling entities under the same governance model, sharing curriculum standards, accreditation, and marketing — both partners and direct competitors for the same Catholic families across the region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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