St. Lukes Elementary School

St. Lukes Elementary School in Ogallala, NE, enrolls 83 udents from pre–kindergarten through 5th grade in a co–ed, Catholic elementary program located in a town community.
Founded in 1905, the school is affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association and offers religious education within its curriculum.
The udent–teacher ratio of 17:1, supported by a faculty of 5 teachers serving the school's enrollment.
Annual tuition for. Lukes Elementary is $25,000, reflecting its independent school funding ructure.
Lukes Elementary ranks in the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for the number of AP courses offered, with a total of 15 advanced placement options available.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 83 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5

Student Body

Total Students
83 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 83 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Nebraska is $6,889 for elementary schools and $10,878 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Nebraska is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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