Lutheran Church of the Cross Day School
Lutheran (ELCA) school · Grades Pre-K–8
St. Petersburg, FL
4400 Chancellor St NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33703
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 87% of Christian schools in Florida
- Growing: enrollment up 23% since 2011–12
- Serving families in St. Petersburg since at least 2011
In St. Petersburg, Florida, Lutheran Church of the Cross Day School is a Lutheran (ELCA) private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 384 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 87% of Christian elementary schools in Florida. Enrollment is up about 23% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 170 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 384
- Teachers
- 61.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 190 girls, 194 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Lutheran (ELCA)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 87% of Christian elementary schools in Florida (6 students per teacher).
- Larger than 93% of Christian elementary schools in Florida.
- Compared with 285 Christian elementary schools in Florida.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Evangelical Lutheran Education Association
- A state or regional independent school association
Help paying tuition in Florida
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Lutheran Church of the Cross Day School whether it takes part.
- Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities (FES-UA) · Education savings account
- Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) · Tax-credit scholarship
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?
Questions about Lutheran Church of the Cross Day School
What grades does Lutheran Church of the Cross Day School serve?
Lutheran Church of the Cross Day School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Lutheran Church of the Cross Day School?
About 384 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Lutheran Church of the Cross Day School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Florida has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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