Below Average
#628 of 716 private schools in IL
St Johns Lutheran School
Elementary School · Buckley, IL
A private elementary school in Buckley, IL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
206 E MAIN ST, Buckley, IL 60918
- 10.9:1 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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Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average542/100K
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,100
Median home value
$97,900
Median rent
$843/mo
College educated
16.2%
Homeownership
84.7%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60918; 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)
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St Johns Lutheran School is listed in Buckley, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Johns Lutheran School
St Johns Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Buckley, IL, serving approximately 74 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #628 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Johns Lutheran School
What grades does St Johns Lutheran School serve?
St Johns Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Johns Lutheran School?
St Johns Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 74 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Johns Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Johns Lutheran School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Johns Lutheran School rank in IL?
St Johns Lutheran School ranks #628 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is St Johns Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Johns Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Johns Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, St Johns 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 St Johns Lutheran School a religious school?
St Johns 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
- 74
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Iroquois County
- Phone
- (217) 394-2422
- Area population (ZIP 60918)
- 633
- Area median age
- 52.8
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 60918; 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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