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#267 of 478 private schools in IN

St Peter-immanuel Lutheran School

Elementary School · Decatur, IN

A private elementary school in Decatur, IN serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

3845 E 1100 N, Decatur, IN 46733

  • Math 18% vs IN 42% (2025)
  • Reading 41% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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)
A8.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-5.4 / 10
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School Day Length6.6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,188
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-5.1 / 10
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Diversity Index6%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-5.1 / 10
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Enrollment62
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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.

Math Proficiency18%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
42%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency41%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

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The neighborhood

Where St Peter-immanuel 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated855/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Decatur), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$63,804

Median home value

$162,500

Median rent

$818/mo

College educated

15.5%

Homeownership

82.1%

Poverty rate

9.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46733; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White96.8%
Hispanic3.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Rose of Lima Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7PK–74.4 mi84Compare →
St Rose of Lima Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3PK–74.6 mi85Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

St Peter-immanuel Lutheran School is listed in Decatur, IN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Peter-immanuel Lutheran School

St Peter-immanuel Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Decatur, IN, serving approximately 62 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #267 of 478 private schools in IN. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Peter-immanuel Lutheran School

What grades does St Peter-immanuel Lutheran School serve?

St Peter-immanuel Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Peter-immanuel Lutheran School?

St Peter-immanuel Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 62 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Peter-immanuel Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Peter-immanuel Lutheran School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Peter-immanuel Lutheran School rank in IN?

St Peter-immanuel Lutheran School ranks #267 of 478 private schools in IN.

What is St Peter-immanuel Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Peter-immanuel Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 St Peter-immanuel Lutheran School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St Peter-immanuel Lutheran School has 18% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

Is St Peter-immanuel Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, St Peter-immanuel 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-immanuel Lutheran School a religious school?

St Peter-immanuel 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
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day
6.6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Adams County
Area population (ZIP 46733)
19,246
Area average commute
21.7 min
Area median age
41.1
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.
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 46733; 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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