St. Paul Lutheran School (Closed 2004)

St. Paul Lutheran School in Dolton, IL, serves 58 udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a co–ed, urban community setting.
The school operates under the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and is part of other religious school associations.
With 6 teachers, the school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 10:1, supporting its instructional programs.
The udent population is approximately 93% students of color, reflecting the diversity of the Dolton area.
Paul Lutheran is a private elementary and middle school offering education from PK to grade 8 in the Dolton, Illinois region.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
58 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
93%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
St. Paul Lutheran School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for St. Paul Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. Paul Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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