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Salem Lutheran School

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

Jacksonville, IL

222 E Beecher Ave, Jacksonville, IL 62650

Overall grade: A

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

  • AClass size
  • BYears serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 82% of Christian schools in Illinois

In Jacksonville, Illinois, Salem Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 25 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 82% of Christian elementary schools in Illinois. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 178 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
25
Teachers
4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 12 girls, 13 boys
Religious affiliation
Lutheran (Missouri Synod)
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
178 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 82% of Christian elementary schools in Illinois (6 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 84% of Christian elementary schools in Illinois.
    • Compared with 138 Christian elementary schools in Illinois.

    Students by survey year

    33’19–2027’21–2225’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K38
    K4
    13
    23
    35
    43
    53
    72
    82

    Student body

    White76%
    Hispanic or Latino12%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander8%
    Two or more races4%

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    Questions about Salem Lutheran School

    What grades does Salem Lutheran School serve?

    Salem Lutheran School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Salem Lutheran School?

    About 25 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Salem Lutheran School?

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