Below Average
#629 of 716 private schools in IL
St Peter's Lutheran School
Elementary School · Saint Peter, IL
A private elementary school in Saint Peter, IL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
701 E 3RD ST, Saint Peter, IL 62880
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
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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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low239/100K
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,250
Median home value
$128,400
Median rent
$800/mo
College educated
23%
Homeownership
86%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62880; 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 Peter's Lutheran School is listed in Saint Peter, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Peter's Lutheran School
St Peter's Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Saint Peter, IL, serving approximately 54 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #629 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Peter's Lutheran School
What grades does St Peter's Lutheran School serve?
St Peter's Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Peter's Lutheran School?
St Peter's Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 54 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Peter's Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Peter's Lutheran School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Peter's Lutheran School rank in IL?
St Peter's Lutheran School ranks #629 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is St Peter's Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Peter's 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 Peter's Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, St Peter's 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 Peter's Lutheran School a religious school?
St Peter's 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
- 54
- Gender Split
- 43% M / 57% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Fayette County
- Phone
- (618) 349-8888
- Area population (ZIP 62880)
- 613
- Area median age
- 54.1
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 62880; 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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