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Central Lutheran School

New Haven, IN

PrivateElementary · Grades Pre-K–8
cluth.org900 Green Street, New Haven, IN 46774(260) 493-2502
Test scores
Indiana Department of Education · ILEARN

English language arts

219 students tested

48.4% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.

  • Above proficiency14
  • At proficiency92
  • Approaching proficiency91
  • Below proficiency22

Math

219 students tested

43.4% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.

  • Above proficiency14
  • At proficiency81
  • Approaching proficiency79
  • Below proficiency45

Science

71 students tested

56.3% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.

  • Above proficiency19
  • At proficiency21
  • Approaching proficiency26
  • Below proficiency5
Measure2023–242024–252025–26
Students tested747771
Proficient67.6%55.8%56.3%

Social studies (grade 5)

38 students tested

60.5% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.

  • Above proficiency6
  • At proficiency17
  • Approaching proficiency7
  • Below proficiency8

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

Attendance
Indiana Department of Education

7.4% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2022–232023–242024–25
Total student count374403406
Chronically absent5.1% · 196.0% · 247.4% · 30

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

340 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

Principal

David Van Spankeren

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino3.2%
x
White90.0%
x
Black or African American2.6%
x
Asian0.9%
x
Two or More Races2.4%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native0.9%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
x
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 00424926

Community
Suburb, Large
Religious orientation
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School type
Other religious, unaffiliated
Student body
Coed
Enrollment
340 students
Teachers (FTE)
22
Student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Daily instruction
6.8 hours

Student demographics

Hispanic/Latino3.2%
x
White90.0%
x
Black or African American2.6%
x
Asian0.9%
x
Two or More Races2.4%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native0.9%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
x

PSS ID A2192729

Community
Suburb, Large
Religious orientation
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School type
Other religious, affiliated
Student body
Coed
Enrollment
340 students
Teachers (FTE)
21.3
Student–teacher ratio
16.0:1
Daily instruction
6.8 hours

Student demographics

Hispanic/Latino3.2%
x
White90.0%
x
Black or African American2.6%
x
Asian0.9%
x
Two or More Races2.4%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native0.9%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
x

Sources