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Calvary Lutheran School

Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8

Indianapolis, IN

6111 Shelby St, Indianapolis, IN 46227

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • One of 30 Christian schools in Indianapolis

Calvary Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school in Indianapolis, Indiana, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 244 students and around 14 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2015–16. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Indiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
244
Teachers
17.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
13.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 105 girls, 139 boys
Religious affiliation
Lutheran (Missouri Synod)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 83% of Christian elementary schools in Indiana.
    • Compared with 104 Christian elementary schools in Indiana.

    Students by survey year

    250’15–16216’17–18218’19–20200’21–22244’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K26
    K20
    125
    222
    326
    433
    541
    631
    726
    820

    Student body

    White45%
    Asian42%
    Two or more races9%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    Black2%

    Help paying tuition in Indiana

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Calvary Lutheran School whether it takes part.

    More about Indiana's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Calvary Lutheran School

    What grades does Calvary Lutheran School serve?

    Calvary Lutheran School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Calvary Lutheran School?

    About 244 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Calvary Lutheran School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Indiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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