St Vincent De Paul Elementary School

What St Vincent De Paul Elementary School does

St. Vincent de Paul Elementary School is a private, nonprofit Catholic school serving students in Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade at a single campus at Union and Howard Streets in Petaluma, California. Founded in 1859 and operating under the Diocese of Santa Rosa, the school delivers a faith-integrated academic program across four divisions (TK/K, Primary 1-3, Intermediate 4-6, Junior High 7-8) with subjects including religion, English language arts, math, science, social science, Spanish, fine arts, physical education, and technology. The school is dual-accredited (WASC and WCEA) and affiliated with NJHS and NASSP, and maintains a 1:8 student-to-faculty ratio with approximately 20+ educators and staff. Its core technology stack consists of 1:1 Chromebooks with Google Workspace, Renaissance Learning STAR assessments administered four times per year, and a project-based Digital Media Art enrichment course for grades 5-8 featuring green screen and videography.

The school's revenue model is tuition-led, with annual tuition of $12,080 for one child scaling to $38,040 for four children, payable annually or in 10 monthly installments. Additional revenue streams include a $500 non-refundable student registration fee, a $500 per-family building fee, mandatory 25 family volunteer hours (or $1,000 opt-out), parent organization fundraising via SVBTO, and a vehicle donation program operated with CARS (Charitable Auto Resources). Financial assistance is provided through the BASIC Fund, Diocese of Santa Rosa Aquinas Scholarship, and FACTS Grant & Aid. The go-to-market is direct enrollment: a four-step admissions process (school tours/open houses, application, student screening, acceptance) targeting families in Petaluma and surrounding communities seeking Catholic primary education.

The school's go-to-market is direct relationship-driven admissions, with marketing concentrated on the school website (svelem.org), Facebook, Instagram, in-person tours, open houses, and student shadow days hosted by trained student ambassadors. The school is incorporated as a nonprofit organization under the umbrella of St. Vincent de Paul Parish and the Diocese of Santa Rosa, with on-campus ancillaries including the Cleary Care after-school program, athletics in the North Bay Catholic Schools League, Chess for Kids enrichment, a hot lunch program via My Hot Lunchbox, and a PEAK Families cross-grade community-service program. Strategic partnerships include the BASIC Fund, FACTS Grant & Aid, Dennis Uniform, Track It Forward, and Chess for Kids.

Name

St Vincent De Paul Elementary School

Legal name

St. Vincent de Paul Elementary School

Website

https://svelem.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1859

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

St. Vincent de Paul Elementary School is a nonprofit, faith-integrated TK-8 Catholic school in Petaluma, California, serving approximately 140-160 students with a 1:8 student-to-faculty ratio, dual WASC/WCEA accreditation, and a tuition-based revenue model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Private Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Services (61), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAC

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

SECONDARYEDACAHAE

Faith-Based Before/After Care Programs (Early Years)

Education/Early Childhood Education/Before & After School Care (Early Years)

Keywords

• Catholic education
• Elementary education
• Faith-based schooling
• K-8 instruction
• After-school programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Petaluma

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Annual tuition for TK-8th grade Catholic education, with pricing tiers based on number of children enrolled from same family. Can be paid as annual lump sum or 10 monthly payments.
2. Registration and Building Fees: Non-refundable registration fee of $500 per student and building fee of $500 per family charged annually.
3. Parent Organization Fundraising: SVBTO connects all fundraising and community building groups to generate financial support. Funds help keep tuition costs affordable and support Annual Fund.
4. Vehicle Donation Program: Donated vehicles sold at auction; proceeds support Annual Fund for textbooks, facility maintenance, and scholarships. Partnered with CARS (Charitable Auto Resources, Inc).
5. Volunteer Hours Opt-Out: Families required to complete 25 volunteer hours annually; may opt out for $1,000 payment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

St Vincent De Paul Elementary School is a private Catholic elementary school located in Petaluma, California, providing TK through 8th grade education. The school delivers faith-based academic instruction to school-age children, with supplementary programs including academic tutoring and after-school care.

Product overview

St. Vincent de Paul Elementary School is a TK–8 Catholic school in Petaluma, CA with a 130+ year history, operating as a single-site educational institution. The core offering is its TK–8 Academic Program, which integrates Catholic faith formation with a college-preparatory curriculum covering core subjects (religion, English language arts, math, science, social science, world languages, fine arts, PE, and technology) across four divisions (Transitional Kindergarten/Kindergarten, Primary grades 1–3, Intermediate grades 4–6, and Junior High grades 7–8). The school supplements its core academic program with a suite of add-on programs including Cleary Care after-school care, the PEAK Families cross-grade community-building program, athletics (basketball and volleyball), Chess for Kids enrichment, the Hot Lunch Program (via My Hot Lunchbox), and a structured Community Service Program. A Digital Media Art enrichment class for grades 5–8 teaches videography and green screen technology. The school is accredited by WASC and WCEA, and participates in the Renaissance Learning STAR assessment program for ongoing student growth monitoring.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Catholic Elementary Education Program (TK-8)

Quantifiable outcome

• Students consistently score above national averages on STAR Reading and Math assessments, with grade-level equivalencies significantly exceeding national standards at every grade level
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• My Hot LunchboxsupportingOthersOutside lunch vendor partner providing daily nutritional meals to students. Parents order lunch online through the My Hot Lunchbox platform.
• CARS (Charitable Auto Resources, Inc)supportingOthersVehicle donation program partner based in San Diego, California. Processes all vehicle donations for SVES. Vehicles are sold at private auction with proceeds supporting the Annual Fund for textbooks, facility maintenance, and scholarships.
• The BASIC FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivately funded program dedicated to broadening educational opportunities by helping low-income families afford private school tuition. Applications available for new families seeking financial assistance.
• Diocese of Santa RosacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides Aquinas Scholarship financial aid program and Diocesan accreditation. School operates as a ministry of St. Vincent de Paul Church under Diocesan oversight.
• FACTS Grant & AidcoreTechnology or IntegrationFinancial aid application platform used for requesting financial assistance. Open December 1st through March 1st for both existing and new families.
• Dennis UniformsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniform vendor for school uniforms. Provides dress code compliance items for students.
• Track It ForwardsupportingTechnology or IntegrationVolunteer hour tracking platform used to monitor and record family volunteer hours for active family status.
• St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Schools Better Together Organization (SVBTO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization connecting all fundraising and community building groups. Ensures tuition affordability through fundraising efforts. Promotes academic, spiritual, and social objectives while fostering community spirit built on Christian values.
• Chess for KidssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-site after school enrichment program bringing benefits of chess to young people in Sonoma and Napa counties. Helps improve memory, problem solving, reading skills, and concentration.
• North Bay Catholic Schools LeaguesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAthletic league for Catholic schools in the North Bay area. SVES participates in CSL for competitive sports including basketball (4th-8th grade) and volleyball (6th-8th grade).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Renaissance Learning: Vendor/provider of the STAR assessment and Accelerated Reader program that SVES uses. Adjacent ecosystem participant — comparable as a relationship-based education outcome-measurement partner rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• St. Patrick Catholic School (Petaluma area): A Catholic elementary school in the Petaluma region. Comparable in Catholic K-8 model, tuition structure, and diocesan affiliation, competing directly for the same local Catholic family segment.
• St. Vincent de Paul High School (SVHS): The affiliated Catholic high school sharing the SVES campus and junior high block schedule in Petaluma. Directly comparable as a Catholic school under the same St. Vincent de Paul Parish and Diocese of Santa Rosa umbrella, with overlapping faculty and shared students.
• Sonoma Academy: An independent private K-12 school in Santa Rosa, CA. Comparable as a non-public college-preparatory school with small class sizes and faith-aligned values, competing for the same North Bay private-school families.
• St. Francis Solano School (Sonoma): A nearby Catholic K-8 school in Sonoma, CA, also under the Diocese of Santa Rosa. Comparable faith-based K-8 offering, tuition model, and admissions-driven GTM aimed at North Bay Catholic families.
• Spring Hill School (Santa Rosa): An independent private K-8 school in Santa Rosa, CA. Comparable in grade range, small class sizes, and college-preparatory mission, competing for Petaluma-area private school families willing to drive.
• St. Joseph Catholic School (Petaluma): Another Petaluma-area Catholic elementary school under the Diocese of Santa Rosa serving TK-8 with a similar faith-based and college-preparatory model. Directly competes for the same Catholic families in the same local catchment.
• Santa Rosa Christian Schools: A faith-based private K-12 school in Santa Rosa, CA. Comparable in faith-based mission, K-12 structure, and reliance on tuition + fundraising, with overlapping North Bay customer base.

Regional players

• Marin Catholic High School: A regional Catholic secondary school in the broader North Bay area with overlapping feeder families and similar diocesan oversight. Comparable in mission and brand-building, though a high school rather than K-8.
• Cardinal Newman High School (Santa Rosa): A Catholic secondary school in Santa Rosa, CA, also serving the Sonoma County area. Comparable as a diocesan-affiliated Catholic school with shared feeder pools and parallels in faith-based positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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