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#230 of 716 private schools in IL

Top 32% of private schools

Illinois Lutheran Elementary School

Elementary School · Crete, IL

A private elementary school in Crete, IL serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

Private

448 CASS ST, Crete, IL 60417

  • 13.2:1 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)
B-4.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A9.0 / 10
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School Day Length7.1 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,285.1
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.7 / 10
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Diversity Index47%
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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Enrollment119
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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 Illinois Lutheran Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

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Getting around & local context

  • Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,075/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Crete), 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

$93,346

Median home value

$225,900

Median rent

$1,362/mo

College educated

30.6%

Homeownership

89.4%

Poverty rate

7.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60417; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White68.9%
Black23.5%
Asian3.4%
Hispanic2.5%
Two or More1.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Crete Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.7K–50.2 mi389Compare →
Crete-monee Early Childhood CntrEnrollment path unverified7.3PK0.7 mi213Compare →
Mother Teresa Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–81.5 mi123Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Illinois Lutheran Elementary School is listed in Crete, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Illinois Lutheran Elementary School

Illinois Lutheran Elementary School is a private elementary school in Crete, IL, serving approximately 119 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #230 of 716 private schools in IL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Illinois Lutheran Elementary School

What grades does Illinois Lutheran Elementary School serve?

Illinois Lutheran Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Illinois Lutheran Elementary School?

Illinois Lutheran Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 119 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Illinois Lutheran Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Illinois Lutheran Elementary School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Illinois Lutheran Elementary School rank in IL?

Illinois Lutheran Elementary School ranks #230 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is Illinois Lutheran Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Illinois Lutheran Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Illinois Lutheran Elementary School a private school?

Yes, Illinois Lutheran Elementary School is a private coeducational school with a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran 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 Illinois Lutheran Elementary School a religious school?

Illinois Lutheran Elementary School has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
119
Gender Split
54% M / 46% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
School Day
7.1 hours
Days Per Year
181 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Will County
Area population (ZIP 60417)
15,408
Area average commute
35.5 min
Area median age
48.6
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 60417; 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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