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#683 of 716 private schools in IL

Cross Evangelical Lutheran School

Elementary School · Yorkville, IL

A private elementary school in Yorkville, IL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

8535 STATE ROUTE 47, Yorkville, IL 60560

  • 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C-1.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+7.1 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,232
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+3.7 / 10
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Diversity Index10%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Enrollment240
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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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The neighborhood

Where Cross Evangelical Lutheran School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

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Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average461/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Yorkville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$112,160

Median home value

$324,900

Median rent

$1,626/mo

College educated

38.2%

Homeownership

83.5%

Poverty rate

2.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60560; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White94.6%
Two or More2.1%
Hispanic1.2%
Asian1.2%
Black0.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Grace Holistic Center for EducationPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–122.4 mi53Compare →
Yorkville Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK2.4 mi145Compare →
Circle Center Grade SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.7K–32.8 mi548Compare →
Parkview Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.8privatePK–123.6 mi335Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Cross Evangelical Lutheran School is listed in Yorkville, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Cross Evangelical Lutheran School

Cross Evangelical Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Yorkville, IL, serving approximately 240 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #683 of 716 private schools in IL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cross Evangelical Lutheran School

What grades does Cross Evangelical Lutheran School serve?

Cross Evangelical Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Cross Evangelical Lutheran School?

Cross Evangelical Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 240 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cross Evangelical Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cross Evangelical Lutheran School is 21.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Cross Evangelical Lutheran School rank in IL?

Cross Evangelical Lutheran School ranks #683 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is Cross Evangelical Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cross Evangelical Lutheran 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 Cross Evangelical Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, Cross Evangelical Lutheran 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 Cross Evangelical Lutheran School a religious school?

Cross Evangelical Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
240
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Kendall County
Area population (ZIP 60560)
27,798
Area average commute
34.6 min
Area median age
35
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 60560; 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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