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Lutheran South Unity School

Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades K–8

Fort Wayne, IN

5401 S Calhoun St, Fort Wayne, IN 46807

Overall grade: B+

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

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

What stands out

  • One of 17 Christian schools in Fort Wayne

Lutheran South Unity School is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school in Fort Wayne, Indiana, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 197 students and around 17 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2013–14. 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 K–8
Students
197
Teachers
11.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
17.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 103 girls, 94 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 79% of Christian elementary schools in Indiana.
    • Compared with 104 Christian elementary schools in Indiana.

    Students by survey year

    209’13–14187’15–16159’17–18174’19–20157’21–22197’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    K23
    123
    225
    320
    421
    526
    621
    721
    817

    Student body

    Black43%
    Two or more races21%
    Asian13%
    Hispanic or Latino12%
    White11%

    Help paying tuition in Indiana

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

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    • 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?
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    Questions about Lutheran South Unity School

    What grades does Lutheran South Unity School serve?

    Lutheran South Unity School serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend Lutheran South Unity School?

    About 197 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Lutheran South Unity 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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