Small Class Sizes, Big Results
The Living Word Advantage
At Living Word Christian School, we believe that every child deserves to be seen, heard, and supported. Our intentionally small school community creates the perfect environment for students to thrive academically, socially, and spiritually.
Why Size Matters in Education
The Numbers Tell Our Story
With a total enrollment of just 65 students (and only 2 spare desks!), we maintain one of the lowest student-to-teacher ratios in North Fort Myers. This isn't by accident—it's by design.
In our classrooms:
Teachers know every student by name
Individual learning styles are recognized and accommodated
Questions never go unanswered
No child gets lost in the crowd
Personalized attention is the rule, not the exception
"We had a student whose previous school sat her in the back of the room and wouldn't let her participate simply because she was quiet. Here, she tested off the charts and is now mastering subjects we were told she could never understand." — Principal Jessie
Transforming Educational Journeys
Breaking Through Barriers
Our small class sizes allow us to identify and address learning challenges that larger schools often miss:
Personalized Intervention: When a student struggles, we notice immediately
Customized Pace: Students can move quickly through material they understand and spend more time where they need help
Immediate Feedback: No waiting days or weeks for graded work to understand mistakes
Confidence Building: Every student participates and contributes to classroom discussions
Individual Attention: Teachers have time to explain concepts in different ways until each student understandsSuccess Stories That Inspire
The results of our approach speak for themselves:
Students previously labeled with learning disabilities mastering advanced subjects
Children who "couldn't memorize" according to specialists now reciting scripture from memory
Students completing grade-level work in weeks that previous schools said would take years
Children discovering talents and abilities that went unnoticed in larger settings
The Small School Community Advantage
Beyond Academics
Small class sizes create benefits that extend beyond academic achievement:
Stronger Teacher-Student Relationships: Teachers become mentors who truly know your child
Greater Peer Connections: Students form meaningful friendships across grade levels
Increased Participation: Every student gets chances to lead, present, and participate
Enhanced Safety: Staff know every student and can quickly identify any concerns
Seamless Communication: Parents, teachers, and administrators maintain open dialogue
Character Development: Individual guidance in applying spiritual principles to daily life
A Place Where Everyone Belongs
In our small school community:
New students are welcomed and integrated quickly
Bullying is rare and addressed immediately
Shy students find their voice
Outgoing students learn consideration
Individual differences are celebrated, not just tolerated
Is a Small School Right for Your Child?
Signs Your Child Would Thrive at Living Word
Consider our small school environment if your child:
Gets overwhelmed in large groups
Has unique learning needs that require individual attention
Has previously "fallen through the cracks" at larger schools
Benefits from close relationships with teachers
Thrives with consistent structure and guidance
Needs a safe space to build confidence
Experience the Small School Difference
We invite you to visit our campus and see firsthand how our small class sizes create big results. Observe our teachers in action, meet our students, and discover the Living Word difference.