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Springfield Lutheran School

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

Springfield, MO

2852 S Dayton Ave, Springfield, MO 65807

Overall grade: B-

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

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

What stands out

  • Serving families in Springfield since at least 2011

Springfield Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school in Springfield, Missouri, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 171 students and around 15 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 175 days a year. Missouri has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
171
Teachers
11.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
14.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 87 girls, 84 boys
Religious affiliation
Lutheran (Missouri Synod)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
175 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 76% of Christian elementary schools in Missouri.
    • Compared with 84 Christian elementary schools in Missouri.

    Students by survey year

    162’11–12188’13–14155’15–16149’17–18124’19–20153’21–22171’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K30
    K20
    119
    214
    321
    421
    525
    614
    722
    815

    Student body

    White88%
    Two or more races6%
    Asian5%
    Hispanic or Latino1%
    Black1%

    Help paying tuition in Missouri

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

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    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 Springfield Lutheran School

    What grades does Springfield Lutheran School serve?

    Springfield Lutheran School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Springfield Lutheran School?

    About 171 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Springfield Lutheran School?

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

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