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#1373 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Ascension Lutheran School

Elementary School · Thousand Oaks, CA

A private elementary school in Thousand Oaks, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.

Private

1600 E HILLCREST DR, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362

  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B5.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+4.1 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,144
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+3.9 / 10
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Diversity Index31%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Enrollment133
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test scores

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The neighborhood

Where Ascension Lutheran School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 29Some Transit
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,126/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Thousand Oaks), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$143,683

Median home value

$1,078,100

Median rent

$2,735/mo

College educated

55.7%

Homeownership

70.6%

Poverty rate

9.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91362; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White82.7%
Asian6.0%
Hispanic4.5%
Two or More3.8%
Black1.5%
Pacific Islander1.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ascension LutheranPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.0 mi169Compare →
Conejo Academy of Leadership and Language ImmersionEnrollment path unverified4.2K–50.6 mi251Compare →
Meadows Arts and Technology ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified6.5K–50.9 mi400Compare →
First Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–111.0 mi23Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Ascension Lutheran School is listed in Thousand Oaks, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Ascension Lutheran School

Ascension Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Thousand Oaks, CA, serving approximately 133 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,373 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ascension Lutheran School

What grades does Ascension Lutheran School serve?

Ascension Lutheran School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Ascension Lutheran School?

Ascension Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 133 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ascension Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ascension Lutheran School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Ascension Lutheran School rank in CA?

Ascension Lutheran School ranks #1,373 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Ascension Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ascension Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Ascension Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, Ascension Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Evangelical Lutheran Church in America affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Ascension Lutheran School a religious school?

Ascension Lutheran School has a Evangelical Lutheran Church in America religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
133
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Ventura County
Area population (ZIP 91362)
36,205
Area average commute
26 min
Area median age
45.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91362; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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