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Trinity Lutheran School

1500 N 16th St Council Bluffs, IA 51501

Tel: (712) 322-3294

www.splecc.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Nursery/Preschool-6
Enrollment: 49 students
Yearly Tuition: $2,675
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Nursery/Preschool-6
Enrollment: 49 students
Yearly Tuition: $2,675
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Trinity Lutheran School
Pre-K	27
Kind	7
1	3
2	4
3	5
5	2
6	1

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Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

49 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

12 students

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$2,675

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Tuition Notes

Several different tuition payment plans are available, please call.

% on Financial Aid

40%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,000

Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Barb Kallasen

School Notes

Trinity Lutheran School serves families with children between Preschool and 6th grade.
It is the mission of Trinity Lutheran School to provide a Christ-centered education with high academic standards.
It is the mission of this school to assist parents in the religious and educational instruction of their children, teaching them the need of a persona Savior and assuring them of the total forgiveness and complete love that is theirs in Christ Jesus.
We commit ourselves to equip each student spiritually, emotionally, intellectually, socially, physically to follow Christ's command.
Thus it is our goal that each student always be prepared and willing to share the love and forgiveness of Christ with the world.
To help provide this education for our students, Trinity Lutheran School is accredited by the State of Iowa and by the National Lutheran School Accreditation.

Trinity Lutheran School serves families with children between Preschool and 6th grade. It is the mission of Trinity Lutheran School to provide a Christ-centered education with high academic standards. It is the mission of this school to assist parents in the religious and educational instruction of their children, teaching them the need of a persona Savior and assuring them of the total forgiveness and complete love that is theirs in Christ Jesus. We commit ourselves to equip each student spiritually, emotionally, intellectually, socially, physically to follow Christ's command. Thus it is our goal that each student always be prepared and willing to share the love and forgiveness of Christ with the world. To help provide this education for our students, Trinity Lutheran School is accredited by the State of Iowa and by the National Lutheran School Accreditation.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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How much does Trinity Lutheran School cost?

Trinity Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $2,675 for private students.

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Trinity Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like Heartland Christian School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Trinity Lutheran School?

The acceptance rate of Trinity Lutheran School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 87%.

When is the application deadline for Trinity Lutheran School?

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

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The average private school tuition in Iowa is $9,021 for elementary schools and $11,342 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Iowa is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).