Very Good
#41 of 399 private schools in MO
Top 10% of private schools
Word of Life Lutheran
Elementary School
6535 EICHELBERGER ST, St. Louis, MO 63109
Enrollment
125
Student-Teacher
9:1
Score
7.9
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
125
Student-Teacher
9:1
Score
7.9
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Missouri private schools
#41 of 399
In St. Louis
#11 of 74
public schools
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About Word of Life Lutheran
Word of Life Lutheran is a private elementary school in St. Louis, MO. Word of Life Lutheran serves approximately 125 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9:1 student-teacher ratio.
Word of Life Lutheran has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #41 of 399 private schools in MO.
- This school 7.9 · Very Good
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 125 students, Word of Life Lutheran 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 9:1 students to teachers, Word of Life Lutheran sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Word of Life Lutheran 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 Word of Life Lutheran compares to 171 public schools serving similar grades in St. Louis, MO
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Word of Life Lutheran (this school) | 7.9 |
| COMMUNITY ACCESS JOB TRAINING | 3.8 |
| BUSCH MS CHARACTER ATHLETICS | 6.7 |
| ROGERS MIDDLE | 7.0 |
| MALLINCKRODT A.B.I. ELEM. | 7.3 |
| BUDER ELEM. | 8.3 |
| GATEWAY SCIENCE ACAD-SOUTH ELE | 3.3 |
| GATEWAY SCIENCE ACAD/ST LOUIS | 6.0 |
| BETTY WHEELER CLASSICAL JR. AC | 7.4 |
| PREMIER CHARTER SCHOOL | 4.9 |
| GATEWAY SCIENCE ACADEMY MIDDLE | 4.8 |
| LONG MIDDLE COMMUNITY ED. CTR. | 4.1 |
| MASON ELEM. | 7.8 |
| BAYLESS ELEMENTARY | 7.8 |
| BAYLESS JUNIOR HIGH | 7.3 |
| Woerner Elem | 5.4 |
| OAK HILL ELEM. | 6.1 |
| GOTSCH INTERMEDIATE SCH. | 7.2 |
| MOMENTUM ACAD TOWER GRVE SOUTH | 5.9 |
| EDGAR ROAD ELEM. | 8.8 |
| SHAW VISUAL/PERF. ARTS CTR. | 6.1 |
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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.
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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
6535 EICHELBERGER ST, St. Louis, MO 63109
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Word of Life Lutheran may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BUDER ELEM. (rated 8.3/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is BAYLESS ELEMENTARY (rated 7.8/10, 2.1 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, MASON ELEM. (rated 7.8/10, 2.1 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| WORD OF LIFE LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.0 mi | 6.8 |
| COMMUNITY ACCESS JOB TRAINING St. Louis | 0.3 mi | 3.8 |
| ST RAPHAEL THE ARCHANGEL SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.4 mi | 6.2 |
| ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.5 mi | 5.6 |
| BUSCH MS CHARACTER ATHLETICS St. Louis | 0.6 mi | 6.7 |
| ROGERS MIDDLE St. Louis | 0.9 mi | 7.0 |
| MALLINCKRODT A.B.I. ELEM. St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 7.3 |
| SOUTH CITY CATHOLIC ACADEMY LEARNING CENTER St. Louis | 1.2 mi | — |
| BUDER ELEM. St. Louis | 1.3 mi | 8.3 |
| GATEWAY SCIENCE ACAD/ST LOUIS St. Louis | 1.6 mi | 6.0 |
| SALEM LUTHERAN SCHOOL Affton | 1.6 mi | 7.4 |
| GATEWAY SCIENCE ACAD-SOUTH ELE St. Louis | 1.4 mi | 3.3 |
| HOLY CROSS ACADEMY St. Louis | 1.5 mi | 6.1 |
| AFFTON HIGH St. Louis | 1.9 mi | 4.0 |
| BAYLESS ELEMENTARY St. Louis | 2.1 mi | 7.8 |
| THE COLLEGE SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.8 mi | 7.4 |
| BAYLESS SENIOR HIGH St. Louis | 2.2 mi | 6.7 |
| BAYLESS JUNIOR HIGH St. Louis | 2.2 mi | 7.3 |
| GIANT STEPS OF ST LOUIS Maplewood | 2.1 mi | — |
| MASON ELEM. St. Louis | 2.1 mi | 7.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63109 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$71,563
Median Home Value
$244,900
Median Rent
$929/mo
Population
25,743
College Educated
51.5%
Homeownership
63%
Avg Commute
24.3 min
Poverty Rate
9.8%
Median Age
41.2
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| ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART St. Charles, MO | 7.9 |
| EMINENCE ELEM. Eminence, MO | 7.9 |
| LA PLATA ELEM. La Plata, MO | 7.9 |
| NORTH HARRISON ELEM. Eagleville, MO | 7.9 |
| SCOTT CO. CENTRAL ELEM. Sikeston, MO | 7.9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Word of Life Lutheran
What grades does Word of Life Lutheran serve?
Word of Life Lutheran serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Word of Life Lutheran?
Word of Life Lutheran has an enrollment of approximately 125 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Word of Life Lutheran?
The student-teacher ratio at Word of Life Lutheran is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Word of Life Lutheran rank in MO?
Word of Life Lutheran ranks #41 of 399 private schools in MO.
What is Word of Life Lutheran's MySchoolScout rating?
Word of Life Lutheran has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Word of Life Lutheran a private school?
Yes, Word of Life Lutheran 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 Word of Life Lutheran a religious school?
Word of Life Lutheran has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 125
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Phone
- (314) 832-1244
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