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#254 of 478 private schools in IN

St John Evangelical Lutheran School

Elementary School

6630 SOUTHEASTERN AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46203

Private

Enrollment

164

Student-Teacher

18.2:1

Score

6.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Indiana private schools

#254 of 478

In Indianapolis

#52 of 64

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St John Evangelical Lutheran School

6.6/10

Elementary School in Indianapolis · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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4.5/10

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About St John Evangelical Lutheran School

St John Evangelical Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Indianapolis, IN. St John Evangelical Lutheran School serves approximately 164 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. St John Evangelical Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #254 of 478 private schools in IN.

How it comparesOn par with IN schools
  • This school 6.6 · Average
  • IN avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

At 164 students, St John Evangelical Lutheran School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

St John Evangelical Lutheran School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St John Evangelical Lutheran School compares to 191 public schools serving similar grades in Indianapolis, IN

Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
This School
vs
16.9:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
164
This School
vs
562
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.6
This School
vs
5.3
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 81.1% vs 0%
Hispanic 8.5% vs 0%
Asian 3.7% vs 0%
Black 3% vs 0%
St John Evangelical Lutheran School Indianapolis Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St John Evangelical Lutheran School (this school) 6.6
Lowell Elementary School 4.5
Liberty Park Elementary School 3.0
Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle 4.2
Victory College Prep 7.7
Wanamaker Early Learning Center 3.0
Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch 7.3
Irvington Preparatory Academy 4.0
Hawthorne Elementary School 3.6
Christian Park School 82 3.5
George W Julian School 57 7.3
Arlington Elementary School 6.1
Edgewood Intermediate School 6.1
Jeremiah Gray Elementary School 4.8
Bethel Park Elementary | pilotED Schools 6.4
Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 4.4
Grassy Creek Elementary School 4.9
Anna Brochhausen School 88 4.4
Bunker Hill Elementary School 7.5
Paramount Englewood 7.1
Frederick Douglass School 19 3.6

Showing 20 of 191 schools. View all schools in Indianapolis

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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 IN.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+ 3.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 18.2:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+ 9.8 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,448
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 7.4 / 10
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Diversity Index 33%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
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Enrollment 164
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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

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 81.1%
Hispanic 8.5%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 3.7%
Black 3.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

6630 SOUTHEASTERN AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46203

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St John Evangelical Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. HOLY NAME CATHOLIC SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 2.7 miles away, in nearby Beech Grove), which scores notably higher. Another option is Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch (rated 7.3/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, George W Julian School 57 (rated 7.3/10, 3.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Indianapolis, see our Indianapolis schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Lowell Elementary School Indianapolis 0.8 mi 4.5
NATIVITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Indianapolis 0.9 mi 7.2
Beech Grove Sr High School Beech Grove 1.8 mi 3.5
Liberty Park Elementary School Indianapolis 1.8 mi 3.0
Hornet Park Elementary School Beech Grove 2.0 mi 5.1
Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle Indianapolis 2.0 mi 4.2
Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch Indianapolis 2.5 mi 7.3
Victory College Prep Indianapolis 2.2 mi 7.7
Irvington Preparatory Academy Indianapolis 2.7 mi 4.0
LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL OF INDIANAPOLIS Indianapolis 2.9 mi 7.2
Central Elementary School Beech Grove 2.3 mi 3.6
Hawthorne Elementary School Indianapolis 2.7 mi 3.6
Wanamaker Early Learning Center Indianapolis 2.5 mi 3.0
South Grove Intermediate School Beech Grove 2.5 mi 4.1
Beech Grove Middle School Beech Grove 2.4 mi 3.7
George W Julian School 57 Indianapolis 3.1 mi 7.3
Arlington Elementary School Indianapolis 3.2 mi 6.1
Edgewood Intermediate School Indianapolis 3.3 mi 6.1
Christian Park School 82 Indianapolis 3.0 mi 3.5
HOLY NAME CATHOLIC SCHOOL Beech Grove 2.7 mi 7.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 46203 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$55,375

Median Home Value

$155,500

Median Rent

$1,022/mo

Population

37,297

College Educated

26.4%

Homeownership

57.7%

Avg Commute

22.7 min

Poverty Rate

20.4%

Median Age

35.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St John Evangelical Lutheran School

What grades does St John Evangelical Lutheran School serve?

St John Evangelical Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St John Evangelical Lutheran School?

St John Evangelical Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 164 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St John Evangelical Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at St John Evangelical Lutheran School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St John Evangelical Lutheran School rank in IN?

St John Evangelical Lutheran School ranks #254 of 478 private schools in IN.

What is St John Evangelical Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

St John Evangelical Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St John Evangelical Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, St John Evangelical 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 John Evangelical Lutheran School a religious school?

St John Evangelical Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
8 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
0 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
37 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
164
Gender Split
45% M / 55% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
181 days
Setting
Large City
County
Marion County

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