Below Average
#366 of 399 private schools in MO
St Paul Lutheran School
Elementary School
216 S RUSSELL ST, Jackson, MO 63755
Enrollment
192
Student-Teacher
15.4:1
Score
4.6
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
192
Student-Teacher
15.4:1
Score
4.6
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Missouri private schools
#366 of 399
In Jackson
#3 of 3
public schools
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About St Paul Lutheran School
St Paul Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Jackson, MO. St Paul Lutheran School serves approximately 192 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. St Paul Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #366 of 399 private schools in MO.
- This school 4.6 · Below Average
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 192 students, St Paul 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 Paul 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 St Paul Lutheran School compares to 8 public schools serving similar grades in Jackson, MO
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Paul Lutheran School (this school) | 4.6 |
| ORCHARD DRIVE ELEM. | 8.0 |
| WEST LANE ELEM. | 7.8 |
| SOUTH ELEM. | 7.8 |
| RUSSELL HAWKINS JR. HIGH | 6.6 |
| JACKSON MIDDLE | 6.2 |
| EAST ELEMENTARY | 5.0 |
| GORDONVILLE ATTENDANCE CTR | 6.6 |
| NORTH ELEM. | 6.1 |
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
216 S RUSSELL ST, Jackson, MO 63755
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Paul Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ALMA SCHRADER ELEM. (rated 8.5/10, 7.4 miles away, in nearby Cape Girardeau), which scores notably higher. Another option is ORCHARD DRIVE ELEM. (rated 8.0/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, WEST LANE ELEM. (rated 7.8/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Jackson, see our Jackson schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 9.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| JACKSON SR. HIGH Jackson | 0.1 mi | 5.0 |
| IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL Jackson | 0.2 mi | 6.8 |
| WEST LANE ELEM. Jackson | 1.1 mi | 7.8 |
| SOUTH ELEM. Jackson | 1.1 mi | 7.8 |
| ORCHARD DRIVE ELEM. Jackson | 1.0 mi | 8.0 |
| JACKSON MIDDLE Jackson | 1.3 mi | 6.2 |
| RUSSELL HAWKINS JR. HIGH Jackson | 1.2 mi | 6.6 |
| EAST ELEMENTARY Jackson | 1.7 mi | 5.0 |
| SAXONY LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL Jackson | 3.7 mi | 5.2 |
| GORDONVILLE ATTENDANCE CTR Jackson | 4.9 mi | 6.6 |
| NORTH ELEM. Jackson | 4.9 mi | 6.1 |
| NOTRE DAME REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Cape Girardeau | 6.2 mi | 6.6 |
| LYNWOOD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Cape Girardeau | 5.6 mi | 7.3 |
| EAGLE RIDGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Cape Girardeau | 6.3 mi | 6.6 |
| FRANKLIN ELEM. Cape Girardeau | 7.0 mi | 7.8 |
| CLIPPARD ELEM. Cape Girardeau | 7.0 mi | 7.0 |
| MILLERSVILLE ATTENDANCE CTR. Millersville | 7.0 mi | 6.1 |
| ALMA SCHRADER ELEM. Cape Girardeau | 7.4 mi | 8.5 |
| LYNWOOD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Cape Girardeau | 7.5 mi | 7.5 |
| OAK RIDGE ELEM. Oak Ridge | 9.0 mi | 4.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63755 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$82,841
Median Home Value
$233,400
Median Rent
$977/mo
Population
27,378
College Educated
34.8%
Homeownership
78%
Avg Commute
22.2 min
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Median Age
37.3
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BARTLEY ELEM. Fulton, MO | 4.6 |
| CHRIST COMM LUTHERAN SCHOOL Webster Groves, MO | 4.6 |
| INGELS ELEMENTARY Kansas City, MO | 4.6 |
| LIFT FOR LIFE ACADEMY ELEM. St. Louis, MO | 4.6 |
| LYON AT BLOW ELEM. St. Louis, MO | 4.6 |
| ST PAUL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Fenton, MO | 4.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Paul Lutheran School
What grades does St Paul Lutheran School serve?
St Paul Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Paul Lutheran School?
St Paul Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 192 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Paul Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Paul Lutheran School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Paul Lutheran School rank in MO?
St Paul Lutheran School ranks #366 of 399 private schools in MO.
What is St Paul Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Paul Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Paul Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, St Paul 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 Paul Lutheran School a religious school?
St Paul 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
- 192
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 171 days
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Cape Girardeau County
- Phone
- (573) 243-5360
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