Excellent
#72 of 478 private schools in IN
Top 15% of private schools
Emmaus Lutheran School
Elementary School · Indianapolis, IN
A private elementary school in Indianapolis, IN serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1224 LAUREL ST, Indianapolis, IN 46203
- Math 26% vs IN 42% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs IN 40% (2025)
- 11.1:1 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 IN.
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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 IN
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Emmaus Lutheran School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Indianapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 96Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High4,237/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,375
Median home value
$155,500
Median rent
$1,022/mo
College educated
26.4%
Homeownership
57.7%
Poverty rate
20.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46203; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invent Learning HubCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 179 | Compare → |
| Se Neighborhood Sch of ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 583 | Compare → |
| William Mckinley School 39Enrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 404 | Compare → |
| Frederick Douglass School 19Enrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 492 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Emmaus Lutheran School is listed in Indianapolis, IN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Emmaus Lutheran School
Emmaus Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, serving approximately 62 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #72 of 478 private schools in IN. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Emmaus Lutheran School
What grades does Emmaus Lutheran School serve?
Emmaus Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Emmaus Lutheran School?
Emmaus Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 62 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emmaus Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emmaus Lutheran School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Emmaus Lutheran School rank in IN?
Emmaus Lutheran School ranks #72 of 478 private schools in IN.
What is Emmaus Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
Emmaus Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Emmaus Lutheran School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Emmaus Lutheran School has 26% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Is Emmaus Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, Emmaus 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 Emmaus Lutheran School a religious school?
Emmaus 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
- 62
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Phone
- (317) 632-1486
- Area population (ZIP 46203)
- 37,297
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 46203; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 ILEARN; directory SY 2021–22
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