Very Good
#80 of 399 private schools in MO
Top 20% of private schools
Faith Lutheran School
Elementary School
1820 S BALTIMORE ST, Kirksville, MO 63501
Enrollment
71
Student-Teacher
4.8:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
71
Student-Teacher
4.8:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Missouri private schools
#80 of 399
In Kirksville
#1 of 2
public schools
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About Faith Lutheran School
Faith Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Kirksville, MO. Faith Lutheran School serves approximately 71 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 4.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Faith Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #80 of 399 private schools in MO.
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 71 students, Faith 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.
At 4.8:1 students to teachers, Faith Lutheran School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Faith 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
BetaHow Faith Lutheran School compares to the 4 public schools in Kirksville, MO
Student Demographics
All Schools in Kirksville
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Faith Lutheran School (this school) | 7.4 |
| WILLIAM MATTHEW MIDDLE SCHOOL | 7.6 |
| KIRKSVILLE SR. HIGH | 5.9 |
| KIRKSVILLE PRIMARY | 7.2 |
| RAY MILLER ELEM. | 7.0 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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 MO.
Data Unavailable
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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 MO
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1820 S BALTIMORE ST, Kirksville, MO 63501
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Faith Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ATLANTA ELEM. (rated 9.6/10, 20.3 miles away, in nearby Atlanta), which scores notably higher. Another option is BEVIER ELEM. (rated 8.0/10, 29.6 miles away, in nearby Bevier), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, LA PLATA ELEM. (rated 7.9/10, 11.5 miles away, in nearby La Plata), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Kirksville, see our Kirksville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 29.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM MATTHEW MIDDLE SCHOOL Kirksville | 0.5 mi | 7.6 |
| KIRKSVILLE SR. HIGH Kirksville | 0.5 mi | 5.9 |
| KIRKSVILLE PRIMARY Kirksville | 0.6 mi | 7.2 |
| RAY MILLER ELEM. Kirksville | 0.9 mi | 7.0 |
| MARY IMMACULATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Kirksville | 1.1 mi | 5.4 |
| LIFE CHURCH SCHOOL Kirksville | 2.2 mi | — |
| ADAIR CO. ELEM. Novinger | 7.9 mi | 5.4 |
| ADAIR CO. HIGH Novinger | 7.9 mi | 6.5 |
| LA PLATA ELEM. La Plata | 11.5 mi | 7.9 |
| LA PLATA HIGH La Plata | 11.5 mi | 6.6 |
| ADAIR CO. ELEM. Brashear | 10.3 mi | 7.5 |
| ADAIR CO. HIGH Brashear | 10.3 mi | 8.0 |
| SCHUYLER CO. ELEM. Queen City | 16.8 mi | 4.2 |
| SCHUYLER CO. HIGH Queen City | 16.8 mi | 6.9 |
| ATLANTA ELEM. Atlanta | 20.3 mi | 9.6 |
| ATLANTA HIGH Atlanta | 20.3 mi | 7.7 |
| GREEN CITY ELEM. Green City | 20.9 mi | 7.7 |
| GREEN CITY HIGH Green City | 20.9 mi | 8.8 |
| CALLAO ELEM. Callao | 28.9 mi | 6.4 |
| BEVIER ELEM. Bevier | 29.6 mi | 8.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63501 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$55,394
Median Home Value
$159,700
Median Rent
$783/mo
Population
21,129
College Educated
38%
Homeownership
55.4%
Avg Commute
14.7 min
Poverty Rate
22.8%
Median Age
27.7
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| CHESTERFIELD DAY SCHOOL Chesterfield, MO | 7.4 |
| HOLY ROSARY Clinton, MO | 7.4 |
| JAMESTOWN C-I ELEM. Jamestown, MO | 7.4 |
| MIAMI ELEM. Amoret, MO | 7.4 |
| ST ANDREW SCHOOL Tipton, MO | 7.4 |
| ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC ACADEMY Springfield, MO | 7.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Faith Lutheran School
What grades does Faith Lutheran School serve?
Faith Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Faith Lutheran School?
Faith Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 71 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Faith Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at Faith Lutheran School is 4.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Faith Lutheran School rank in MO?
Faith Lutheran School ranks #80 of 399 private schools in MO.
What is Faith Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
Faith Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Faith Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, Faith 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 Faith Lutheran School a religious school?
Faith Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 71
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 187 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Adair County
- Phone
- (660) 665-8166
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