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Lumen Christi Catholic School

Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–12

Indianapolis, IN

580 Stevens St, Indianapolis, IN 46203

Overall grade: A

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

  • AClass size
  • BYears serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 80% of Catholic schools nationwide
  • Growing: enrollment up 82% since 2019–20
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In Indianapolis, Indiana, Lumen Christi Catholic School is an independent Catholic school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 131 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 80% of Catholic schools nationwide. Enrollment is up about 82% since 2019–20. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. The school reports that about 83% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 177 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–12
Students
131
Teachers
18.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 68 girls, 63 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
177 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 83% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 80% of Catholic schools nationwide (7 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 83% of Catholic schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 384 Catholic schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    72’19–20109’21–22131’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K5
    K19
    16
    213
    313
    49
    511
    614
    78
    88
    99
    107
    115
    129

    Student body

    White77%
    Hispanic or Latino19%
    Black2%
    Asian2%
    Two or more races1%

    Help paying tuition in Indiana

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

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    Questions to ask on a tour

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    • 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 Lumen Christi Catholic School

    What grades does Lumen Christi Catholic School serve?

    Lumen Christi Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Lumen Christi Catholic School?

    About 131 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Lumen Christi Catholic 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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