St. James Lutheran School is a mission arm of St. James Lutheran Church.
Our school exists because our church body wants every child to come to the knowledge of truth which is to recognize that salvation comes only through Jesus Christ, our Savior.
At St. James we want each child to know that he is loved by Jesus.
We want each child to know that his sins are forgiven through the death and dying of Jesus Christ.
We want each child to know that he is special and that God created him that way.
God wants us to worship him. He wants us to honor him by word and deed.
The teachers of St. James are dedicated to serve. Our mission is to train children in the word by integrating the faith in all that we do.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
159 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. James Lutheran Elementary School often compared to?
St. James Lutheran Elementary School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Lawrence Elementary School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for St. James Lutheran Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. James Lutheran Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. James Lutheran Elementary School located?
St. James Lutheran Elementary School is located in the Centennial neighborhood of Lafayette, IN. There are 1 other private schools located in Centennial.
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: St. James Lutheran Elementary School vs. St. Lawrence Elementary School
The nearest high school to St. James Lutheran Elementary School is Central Catholic Junior Senior High School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Boniface School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Lafayette Christian School (1.1 miles away)
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Miles
Grades
Students
Grades: 4-6 | 114 students 0.1 miles 813 North St
Lafayette, IN 47901
(765) 742-7913
Lafayette, IN 47901
(765) 742-7913
0.1
4-6
114
St. Mary Cathedral Elementary School
(Catholic)
Grades: K-3 | 141 students 0.4 miles 1200 South St
Lafayette, IN 47901
(765) 742-6302
Lafayette, IN 47901
(765) 742-6302
0.4
K-3
141
St. Lawrence Elementary School
(Catholic)
Grades: K-6 | 171 students 1 miles 1902 Meharry St
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 742-4450
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 742-4450
1
K-6
171
Grades: PK-8 | 369 students 1.1 miles 525 N 26th Street
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 447-3052
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 447-3052
1.1
PK-8
369
Grades: PK-6 | 250 students 1.1 miles 2552 Soldiers Home Rd.
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 464-1133
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 464-1133
1.1
PK-6
250
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