Mount Olive Lutheran School
School Notes Overview:
At Mt. Olive Lutheran School, we offer a dynamic K-8 Christian education. We believe parents and teachers work together in partnership in educating children. Our school is accredited by the State of Iowa and National Lutheran School Accreditation. We offer a challenging academic program with many extra-curricular activites. Our family atmosphere offers children a safe environment in which to learn and grow as young Christians. ...
School Overview:
Mount Olive Lutheran School |
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| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church -- Missouri Synod | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | |
| County | Polk County, IA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 153 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(IA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 8% | 8% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 36 students | ||
| Kind - 18 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 16 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 10 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 12 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 10 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 19 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 11 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 10 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 11 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers | |
This School |
(IA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:11 | * 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 |
School Notes:
- At Mt. Olive Lutheran School, we offer a dynamic K-8 Christian education. We believe parents and teachers work together in partnership in educating children. Our school is accredited by the State of Iowa and National Lutheran School Accreditation. We offer a challenging academic program with many extra-curricular activites. Our family atmosphere offers children a safe environment in which to learn and grow as young Christians.
- Profile last updated: 02/13/2007
In the News:
- Schumann taught in Lutheran schools for 41 joyful years (The Des Moines Register)
posted on May 29, 2009 at 09:30:06 pm
People who know Lois Schumann believe she embodies one of her own favorite words: joy. Schumann, 66, retires today after 30 years of teaching at Mount Olive Lutheran School, 5625 Franklin Ave. She has taught 41 years in Lutheran schools.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (50310) | School Zip (50310) |
(IA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 31,332 people | 2,926,456 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 41% | 22% |
| Population Average Age | 36 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.3 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $46,095 | $40,736 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.3 rooms | 5.5 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 54 years old | 49 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (50310) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 70% / 30% | 70% / 30% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- New Horizons Academy - 31 students - 0.4 mi. away - view location
- St Theresa School - 325 students - 0.7 mi. away - view location
- Des Moines Jewish Academy - 34 students - 1.3 mi. away - view location
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- St. Pius X School - 388 students - 1.3 mi. away - view location
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