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Wernle Childrens Home School

2000 Wernle Rd
Richmond, IN 47374

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Tel: (765) 966-2506

www.wernle.org

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Wernle Children's Home is a residential treatment facility providing a full range of services and support for behaviorally and emotionally challenged adolescent males, ages six through 21, and their families.

Established by Lutheran Churches throughout Indiana and Ohio, the agency was dedicated in 1879 as Wernle Orphan's Home.

While holding fast to its foundation as an expression of God's unchanging love and grace, the agency continues to develop innovative services to meet the ever changing needs of troubled children and their families in today's society.

Wernle Children's Home, Inc., a social ministry organization of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, is a not for profit organization solely responsible for its debts in the scope and depends upon support from churches, organizations and individuals.

The agency employs approximately 130 people, ranging from paraprofessionals to doctorate level professionals, on our beautiful 70-acre campus situated on the south edge of Richmond Indiana.

Our supporters and staff are integral components to providing quality services and support for our residents and their families.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 31 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Student Body

Total Students

31 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

42%

State avg.: 26%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 31 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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