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St. Pauls Lutheran School

Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–5

Sioux City, IA

612 Jennings St, Sioux City, IA 51101

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 78% of Christian schools in Iowa
  • Serving families in Sioux City since at least 2011

St. Pauls Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school in Sioux City, Iowa, for students from pre-K through 5th grade. It has about 28 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 78% of Christian elementary schools in Iowa. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 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–5
Students
28
Teachers
5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 13 girls, 15 boys
Religious affiliation
Lutheran (Missouri Synod)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 78% of Christian elementary schools in Iowa (6 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 83% of Christian elementary schools in Iowa.
    • Compared with 36 Christian elementary schools in Iowa.

    Students by survey year

    37’11–1238’13–1431’15–1630’17–1824’19–2027’21–2228’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K11
    K4
    14
    211
    33
    42
    54

    Student body

    White82%
    Black14%
    American Indian or Alaska Native4%

    Member of

    • Association of Christian Schools International

    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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    • 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 Pre-K–5.

    How many students attend St. Pauls Lutheran School?

    About 28 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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