At Mount Olive Lutheran Church and School, students are taught to think critically and focus on religious education.
The school has more than 170 students and offers early childhood, elementary and middle school instruction.
Small class sizes of about 12 to 15 students are the norm. Students receive highly personalized instruction time with a focus on faith and character development. Mount Olive Lutheran School emphasizes these small classroom settings for better engagement and to create a welcoming atmosphere. A before and after-school care program, as well as a summer program, are available.
Every student receives a Chromebook for assignments and other school-related activities. Subjects include technology, music, art, Spanish, physical education, religious education and Common Core subjects. Parents can easily check for recommended school supplies and other important information on the school's website.
Mount Olive Lutheran Church and School is accredited by the National Lutheran School Accreditation body and the state of Iowa, according to the school website.
Mt Olive Lutheran School
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-7
5625 Franklin Ave,
Des Moines, IA
School Details
Students
95
Head of School
Cory Emily
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Religious Affiliation
Lutheran
Niche Grade Details
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
9
Full Time Teachers
8
Part Time Teachers
1
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
White
81.1%
Black
9.9%
Hispanic
3.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3%
Two or more races
2.3%
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
11/7/2015
When it was time to put our oldest in school, we struggled. We knew we wanted: small class sizes; individualized attention where teachers don't have the pressure of teaching to tests and what to think, rather are encouraged to teach children how to think; a balanced program of academics and extracur...
10/22/2015
My family and I absolutely love Mount Olive Lutheran School for many reasons but the most important is because it is faith based.I initially chose Mount Olive Lutheran School because my daughter was being bullied at another school in town and the minute we toured Mount Olive I felt a HUGE boulder be...
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Map
List Price Range
$150K - $344K
Homes For Sale
42
Average Home Value
$223,789
Median Lot Size
8,276 Sq Ft
% Renters
28%
Household Income
$71,788
% of College Grads
33.3%
Median Age
39
Average House Size
1,054 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
57.1%
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- 418 East Grand
- Studio - 2 Beds
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Mt Olive Lutheran School is a private Lutheran school for students in grades Pre-K-7 located at 5625 Franklin Ave in Des Moines, IA. The school has a total enrollment of 95 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. The average home value in this area is $223,789. Discover additional schools in the area, like Dowling Catholic High School, Hoover High School, Roosevelt High School, and more. Learn more about what Des Moines has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mt Olive Lutheran School.