Below Average
#685 of 716 private schools in IL
Altamont Lutheran Interparish School
Elementary School · Altamont, IL
A private elementary school in Altamont, IL serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
7 S EDWARDS ST, Altamont, IL 62411
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in IL
Test scores
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Where Altamont Lutheran Interparish School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,332/100K
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,932
Median home value
$139,400
Median rent
$864/mo
College educated
20%
Homeownership
82.8%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62411; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altamont Grade SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 470 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Altamont Lutheran Interparish School is listed in Altamont, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Altamont Lutheran Interparish School
Altamont Lutheran Interparish School is a private elementary school in Altamont, IL, serving approximately 173 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #685 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Altamont Lutheran Interparish School
What grades does Altamont Lutheran Interparish School serve?
Altamont Lutheran Interparish School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Altamont Lutheran Interparish School?
Altamont Lutheran Interparish School has an enrollment of approximately 173 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Altamont Lutheran Interparish School?
The student-teacher ratio at Altamont Lutheran Interparish School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Altamont Lutheran Interparish School rank in IL?
Altamont Lutheran Interparish School ranks #685 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Altamont Lutheran Interparish School's MySchoolScout rating?
Altamont Lutheran Interparish School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Altamont Lutheran Interparish School a private school?
Yes, Altamont Lutheran Interparish School is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Altamont Lutheran Interparish School a religious school?
Altamont Lutheran Interparish School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 173
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Effingham County
- Phone
- (618) 483-6428
- Area population (ZIP 62411)
- 4,322
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62411; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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