Mt Olive Lutheran School

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Mt Olive Lutheran School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-7

5625 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA

Merle Hay Neighborhood

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.

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

Full Time Teachers

Part Time Teachers

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White

81.1%

Black

9.9%

Hispanic

3.8%

Asian or Pacific Islander

Two or more races

2.3%

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This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

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...

5.0 parent

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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List Price Range

$140K - $340K

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Average Home Value

$219,647

Median Lot Size

8,276 Sq Ft

% Renters

28%

Household Income

$71,788

% of College Grads

33.3%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,054 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

59.4%

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