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St. James Lutheran Elementary School

615 N 8th St Lafayette, IN 47901

Tel: (765) 742-6464

www.stjameslaf.org

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked IN School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 159 students
Yearly Tuition: $45,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked IN School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 159 students
Yearly Tuition: $45,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. James Lutheran Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. James Lutheran Elementary School
Kind	21
1	25
2	15
3	18
4	18
5	19
6	16
7	10
8	17

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Year Founded

1850

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Student Body

Total Students

159 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 26%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$45,000

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Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

St. James Lutheran School is a mission arm of St. James Lutheran Church.
Our school exists because our church body wants every child to come to the knowledge of truth which is to recognize that salvation comes only through Jesus Christ, our Savior.
At St. James we want each child to know that he is loved by Jesus.
We want each child to know that his sins are forgiven through the death and dying of Jesus Christ.
We want each child to know that he is special and that God created him that way.
God wants us to worship him.
He wants us to honor him by word and deed.
The teachers of St. James are dedicated to serve.
Our mission is to train children in the word by integrating the faith in all that we do.

St. James Lutheran School is a mission arm of St. James Lutheran Church.
Our school exists because our church body wants every child to come to the knowledge of truth which is to recognize that salvation comes only through Jesus Christ, our Savior.
At St. James we want each child to know that he is loved by Jesus.
We want each child to know that his sins are forgiven through the death and dying of Jesus Christ.
We want each child to know that he is special and that God created him that way.
God wants us to worship him.
He wants us to honor him by word and deed.
The teachers of St. James are dedicated to serve.
Our mission is to train children in the word by integrating the faith in all that we do.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. James Lutheran Elementary School cost?

St. James Lutheran Elementary School's tuition is approximately $45,000 for private students.

What schools are St. James Lutheran Elementary School often compared to?

St. James Lutheran Elementary School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Lawrence Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What is St. James Lutheran Elementary School's ranking?

St. James Lutheran Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. James Lutheran Elementary School?

The application deadline for St. James Lutheran Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. James Lutheran Elementary School located?

St. James Lutheran Elementary School is located in the Centennial neighborhood of Lafayette, IN. There are 1 other private schools located in Centennial.

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