St. James Lutheran Elementary School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Lafayette, IN
800 Cincinnati St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any Christian school in Lafayette
- Serving families in Lafayette since at least 2011
St. James Lutheran Elementary School is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school in Lafayette, Indiana, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 129 students and around 13 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. 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 Pre-K–8
- Students
- 129
- Teachers
- 10.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 60 girls, 69 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 58% of Christian elementary schools in Indiana.
- Compared with 104 Christian elementary schools in Indiana.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- A state or regional independent school association
Help paying tuition in Indiana
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. James Lutheran Elementary School whether it takes part.
- Indiana Choice Scholarship Program · Voucher or 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 St. James Lutheran Elementary School
What grades does St. James Lutheran Elementary School serve?
St. James Lutheran Elementary School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. James Lutheran Elementary School?
About 129 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. James Lutheran Elementary 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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