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St. Pauls Lutheran School

Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades K–9

Latimer, IA

404 W Main St, Latimer, IA 50452

Overall grade: A

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

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 81% of Christian schools in Iowa
  • Serving families in Latimer since at least 2011

St. Pauls Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school in Latimer, Iowa, for students from kindergarten through 9th grade. It has about 34 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 81% of Christian schools in Iowa. Enrollment has grown about 31% since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 178 days a year. Iowa has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–9
Students
34
Teachers
5.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 18 girls, 16 boys
Religious affiliation
Lutheran (Missouri Synod)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
178 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 81% of Christian schools in Iowa (6 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 85% of Christian schools in Iowa.
    • Compared with 27 Christian schools in Iowa.

    Students by survey year

    26’11–1229’13–1429’15–1630’17–1826’19–2031’21–2234’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K6
    15
    23
    32
    45
    52
    63
    71
    86
    91

    Student body

    White94%
    Hispanic or Latino6%

    Help paying tuition in Iowa

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Pauls 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 St. Pauls Lutheran School

    What grades does St. Pauls Lutheran School serve?

    St. Pauls Lutheran School serves grades K–9.

    How many students attend St. Pauls Lutheran School?

    About 34 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Pauls 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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