St. Paul's Lutheran School vs. St. John Lutheran School
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Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Overview
St. Paul`s Lutheran School exists to assist families through excellence in Christ-centered education. Your family is welcome to join St. Paul's Lutheran
The Word of God is the foundation of all we do.
Your child will be able to gain experiences in academics, sports, the arts and develop social skills.
Students will enjoy our STEM and Art classrooms.
Mission Statement: Training disciples of Jesus Christ through the Word and a Christ-centered education.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
n/a
Year Founded
1885
1983
Students Body
Total Students
364 students
178 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
5%
Students by Grade


Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
47
42
Kindergarten Students
37
22
Grade 1 Students
36
16
Grade 2 Students
27
13
Grade 3 Students
46
23
Grade 4 Students
39
16
Grade 5 Students
37
11
Grade 6 Students
31
12
Grade 7 Students
37
13
Grade 8 Students
27
10
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
16 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
30%
80%
Average Class Size
21
15
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$4,793
$3,750
Tuition Notes
The full tuition rate is $7482. Local church congregations offer tuition assistance for all of their members. Congregations support community students with reduced tuition as well.
$1500 TUITION FOR ST JOHN MEMBERS
% on Financial Aid
10%
n/a
Average Financial Aid Grant
$450
n/a
Acceptance Rate
92%
100%
Admissions Director
Pete Markgraf, Principal
Todd Brassow
Admissions Associate
Administrative Assistant
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8
6
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
5
1
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Forensics TeamKnowledge Bowl Club
Math Counts Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Raider BandRaider Choir
Arts and Music Programs:
Band