St. Paul Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Fort Dodge, IA
1217 4th Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- The largest Christian school in Fort Dodge
In Fort Dodge, Iowa, St. Paul Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 84 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 12% since 2013–14. The school day runs about 7 hours, 171 days a year. Iowa has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 84
- Teachers
- 7 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 45 girls, 39 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Lutheran (Missouri Synod)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 171 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 56% of Christian elementary schools in Iowa.
- Compared with 36 Christian elementary schools in Iowa.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Iowa
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Paul Lutheran School whether it takes part.
- Students First Education Savings Accounts · Education savings account
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. Paul Lutheran School
What grades does St. Paul Lutheran School serve?
St. Paul Lutheran School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Paul Lutheran School?
About 84 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Paul Lutheran School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Iowa has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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