St. Paul's Lutheran School vs. Trinity Lutheran School
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School Overview
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Affordability
Overview
St. Paul`s Lutheran School exists to assist families through excellence in Christ-centered education. Your family is welcome to join St. Paul's Lutheran
The Word of God is the foundation of all we do.
Your child will be able to gain experiences in academics, sports, the arts and develop social skills.
Students will enjoy our STEM and Art classrooms.
Trinity Lutheran School provides a Christ-centered learning environment for children from Preschool through 8th grade.
At Trinity School children, parents, and staff are all a part of a nurturing family.
Small class sizes, high academic standards, and a full array of extracurricular activities make Trinity School the premier parochial school in the Belle Plaine area.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
n/a
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
n/a
Year Founded
1885
1944
Students Body
Total Students
364 students
65 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
7%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
47
7
Kindergarten Students
37
8
Grade 1 Students
36
6
Grade 2 Students
27
10
Grade 3 Students
46
6
Grade 4 Students
39
8
Grade 5 Students
37
7
Grade 6 Students
31
5
Grade 7 Students
37
4
Grade 8 Students
27
4
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
5 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
30%
20%
Average Class Size
21
10
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:18
1:13
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$4,793
$2,902
Tuition Notes
The full tuition rate is $7482. Local church congregations offer tuition assistance for all of their members. Congregations support community students with reduced tuition as well.
*Tuition rates are lowered for additional children.
*1st time families receive 1/2 off tuition.
*Tuition assistance is available.
*PreK 3 tuition is $81/month.
*PreK 4 tuition is $122/month.
% on Financial Aid
10%
8%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$450
$1,200
Acceptance Rate
92%
n/a
Admissions Director
Pete Markgraf, Principal
Susan Van Houten
Admissions Associate
Administrative Assistant
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8
7
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
5
7
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Forensics Team, Knowledge Bowl Club, Math Counts Club, Raider Band, Raider Choir
Band, Forensics, Jr. Choir, Play/Musical, Science Fair, Soccer, Spelling Bee