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Unity Lutheran Christian Elementary School

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

East Saint Louis, IL

1600 N 40th St, East Saint Louis, IL 62204

Overall grade: B+

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

  • B+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in East Saint Louis since at least 2011

Unity Lutheran Christian Elementary School is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school in East Saint Louis, Illinois, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 112 students and around 10 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 176 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
112
Teachers
11 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 64 girls, 48 boys
Religious affiliation
Lutheran (Missouri Synod)
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
176 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 62% of Christian elementary schools in Illinois.
    • Compared with 138 Christian elementary schools in Illinois.

    Students by survey year

    146’11–12163’13–14156’15–16165’17–18134’19–20143’21–22112’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K20
    K14
    117
    210
    311
    48
    514
    612
    712
    814

    Student body

    Black96%
    Two or more races4%

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    Questions about Unity Lutheran Christian Elementary School

    What grades does Unity Lutheran Christian Elementary School serve?

    Unity Lutheran Christian Elementary School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Unity Lutheran Christian Elementary School?

    About 112 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Unity Lutheran Christian Elementary School?

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