Rockford Lutheran Academy

4700 Augustana Drive, Rockford, IL, 61107-0611
Tel: (815)226-4947
Grades: PK - 5 | 267 students
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For more than 45 years, Rockford Lutheran has provided quality Christian education to students from Pre-School through Grade 12. Our student and family benefits include expansive academic and athletic programs and award-winning Fine Arts Programs. We are State Certified and have experienced faculty that provide children with a safe Christian learning environment. We are open to all faiths. Families from more than one hundred area churches currently entrust their children to our safe, secure and Christ-centered learning environment. We would like to partner with you to create a future that is right for your child. For a personal tour or more information, please call 815-877-9551.

School Overview:
Rockford Lutheran Academy
School Membership(s) North Central Accreditation
National Lutheran Schools Accreditation
Religious Affiliation Lutheran Church -- Missouri Synod
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 5
Learning Programs Supported NILD
Year Founded 1965
Student Body
Total Students 267 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 6% (IL School Avg.: 37%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 14:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 22%
Average Class Size 17 students
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes Please visit our website for current tuition prices.
% on Financial Aid 13%
Admissions Director Sue Woolbright
Admissions Associate Tina Hoffmann
Sports
Total Sports Offered 9 sports
Sports
Basketball Cheering
Cross Country Flag Football
Football Soccer
Track and Field Volleyball
Wrestling

School Notes:

    • Ability Based Learning: Students are grouped according to academic evaluation and their curriculum will be adjusted in Reading, Math, and Language Arts to allow for individual success at grade level skills and beyond in grades 2 – 5. Kindergarten and 1st grade are ability based in reading.
    • Stanford testing in grades K – 5. Student's average 2 - 3 grade levels above the national and state averages.
    • Foreign Language – Spanish is taught at all grade levels in Pre School – 5.
    • Fine Arts offered in: Art; Band; Computer; Drama; Orchestra; Physical Education
    • Library
    • Sports Teams - Various sports (co-ed soccer, cross country, football, volleyball, spirit squad, track and wrestling) are sponsored by Rockford Lutheran School in grade 5. Academy students may also participate on Lutheran teams promoted by local organizations; these are not school sponsored.
    • Before/After School Day Care – Our academy has an exemplary Before / After Care program. Students are attended to from 6:30 A.M. – 7:45 A.M. for before care and from 3:15 P.M. – 5:30 P.M. for after care.

    Profile last updated: 09/11/2012

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Nearby Schools:

Rockford Lutheran Academy
Gr. PK-5 | 0 mi. away
Holy Family Catholic School
Gr. PK-8 | 0.4 mi. away
Alpine Christian School
Gr. PK-8 | 1.2 mi. away
Maray Drive KinderCare
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 1.3 mi. away
Christian Life Schools
Gr. PK-12 | 1.4 mi. away
Lutheran High & Jr High School
Gr. PK-12 | 1.5 mi. away

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