Ascension Lutheran Christian Schl

Gary, IN

PrivateElementary · Grades K–5

luminascension.org 1150 W 49th Ave, Gary, IN 46408 (219) 887-5031

Test scores

Indiana Department of Education · ILEARN

English language arts

11 students tested

0.0% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.

Above proficiency0
At proficiency0
Approaching proficiency6
Below proficiency5

Math

10 students tested

10.0% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.

Above proficiency0
At proficiency1
Approaching proficiency5
Below proficiency4

Social studies (grade 5)

3 students tested

Proficiency was suppressed in 2025–26.

Above proficiency***
At proficiency***
Approaching proficiency***
Below proficiency***

ELA, math, and social studies cannot be compared with years before 2025–26.

*** means fewer than 10 students tested.

Attendance

Indiana Department of Education

47.1% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure	2022–23	2023–24	2024–25
Total student count	48	24	51
Chronically absent	41.7% · 20	37.5% · 9	47.1% · 24

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

Suburb, Large

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod

Student Body

Coed

Enrollment

52 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

Principal

Stephanie Reeves

Demographics

Hispanic/Latino3.8%

White0.0%

Black or African American92.3%

Asian0.0%

Two or More Races3.8%

American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%

Tuition & Scholarships

Indiana scholarships accepted

Choice Scholarship

Reported to the Indiana Department of Education. Acceptance does not determine a student’s eligibility or award amount.

Private school survey

PSS ID A1901875

Community: Suburb, Large
Religious orientation: Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School type: Other religious, affiliated
Student body: Coed
Enrollment: 52 students
Teachers (FTE): 3
Student–teacher ratio: 17.3:1
Daily instruction: 7.0 hours

Student demographics