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Peace Lutheran School

Po Box 778, Greencastle, IN, 46135-0461 -

School Notes Overview:

Peace Lutheran School operates as a mission outreach of Peace Lutheran Church in Greencastle, Indiana. The school began in the fall of 1984 as a Preschool. In 1995 half day Kindergarten was added. In the fall of 2002 the Primary School was begun with First Grade. The following year Kindergarten became a full day program. One grade per year has been added through Sixth Grade. We praise God for the opportunity to work with each family to provide Quality Christian Education for their children. Our school is part of a world wide network of schools operated by our denomination. The congregations of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod operate the second largest private school system in the United States. We offer Quality Christian Education. Our solid academics meet and exceed state goals. We place a high value on caring teachers, small class sizes and a Christ centered atmosphere. We have high expectations of both staff and students. We have high expectations for parents to be our partners in the educational process. Our schools are a safe place, teaching good moral values. Children see adults modeling a Christian life style in a loving, caring atmosphere all day long. Peace Lutheran School exists as a mission of Peace Lutheran Church to educate each child in a Christ centered environment for a life of service to God and man and preparation for eternity. ...

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School Overview:

	Peace Lutheran School
Religious Affiliation	Lutheran Church -- Missouri Synod
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 6
Programs for Learning Differences	Yes
Learning Differences Supported	Mild learning differences
Year Founded	1984
County	Putnam County, IN
Student Body
Total Students	54 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(IN) School Avg.
% Students of Color	5%	15%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 24 students
	Kind - 3 students
	Grade 1 - 8 students
	Grade 2 - 4 students
	Grade 3 - 4 students
	Grade 4 - 4 students
	Grade 5 - 4 students
	Grade 6 - 3 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	6 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	12%
Average Class Size	9
Classroom dress code	Casual (Neat, clean, in good repair and good taste)
	This School	(IN) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:20	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Yearly Tuition Cost	$2,900
Tuition Notes	Tuition varies according to grades entered. Discounts apply for employees, more than one child enrolled, and paying in full by Sept. 1. After enrolling, families may apply for tuition assistance.
% on Financial Aid	5%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$1,400
Head of School	Elaine Hoffmann
Admissions Director	Elaine Hoffmann
Admissions Associate	Cynthia Pienta

School Notes:

Peace Lutheran School operates as a mission outreach of Peace Lutheran Church in Greencastle, Indiana. The school began in the fall of 1984 as a Preschool. In 1995 half day Kindergarten was added. In the fall of 2002 the Primary School was begun with First Grade. The following year Kindergarten became a full day program. One grade per year has been added through Sixth Grade. We praise God for the opportunity to work with each family to provide Quality Christian Education for their children. Our school is part of a world wide network of schools operated by our denomination. The congregations of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod operate the second largest private school system in the United States. We offer Quality Christian Education. Our solid academics meet and exceed state goals. We place a high value on caring teachers, small class sizes and a Christ centered atmosphere. We have high expectations of both staff and students. We have high expectations for parents to be our partners in the educational process. Our schools are a safe place teaching good moral values.Children see adults modeling a Christian life style in a loving, caring atmosphere all day long. Peace Lutheran School exists as a mission of Peace Lutheran Church to educate each child in a Christ centered environment for a life of service to God and man and preparation for eternity.
Profile last updated: 03/17/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (46135)	School Zip (46135)	(IN) State Average
Population (Approximate)	19,969 people	6,080,485 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	21%	20%
Population Average Age	33 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.5 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$35,365	$42,650
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.3 rooms	5.5 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	42 years old	43 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	72% / 28%	68% / 32%