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#230 of 478 private schools in IN
Top 48% of private schools
Lutheran Central School
Elementary School · Brownstown, IN
A private elementary school in Brownstown, IN serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
415 N ELM ST, Brownstown, IN 47220
- Math 20% vs IN 42% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 13.2:1 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.
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Where Lutheran Central School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low45/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,720
Median home value
$165,700
Median rent
$732/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
85%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47220; 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
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownstown Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 636 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lutheran Central School is listed in Brownstown, IN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Lutheran Central School
Lutheran Central School is a private elementary school in Brownstown, IN, serving approximately 131 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #230 of 478 private schools in IN. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lutheran Central School
What grades does Lutheran Central School serve?
Lutheran Central School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Lutheran Central School?
Lutheran Central School has an enrollment of approximately 131 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lutheran Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lutheran Central 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 Lutheran Central School rank in IN?
Lutheran Central School ranks #230 of 478 private schools in IN.
What is Lutheran Central School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lutheran Central School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Lutheran Central School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lutheran Central School has 20% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Is Lutheran Central School a private school?
Yes, Lutheran Central 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 Lutheran Central School a religious school?
Lutheran Central School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 131
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Jackson County
- Phone
- (812) 358-2512
- Area population (ZIP 47220)
- 6,070
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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.
- 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 47220; 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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