Below Average
#1640 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Christ Lutheran Elementary
Elementary School · La Mesa, CA
A private elementary school in La Mesa, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
7921 LA MESA BLVD, La Mesa, CA 91942
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Christ Lutheran Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 89Very Walkable
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,806/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (La Mesa), 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
$81,262
Median home value
$689,300
Median rent
$1,934/mo
College educated
38.2%
Homeownership
44%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91942; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin of Tours AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 190 | Compare → |
| An-nur Learning AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 114 | Compare → |
| Taproot Montessori Preschool & KindergartenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| La Mesa Dale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 520 | Compare → |
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Christ Lutheran Elementary is listed in La Mesa, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Christ Lutheran Elementary
Christ Lutheran Elementary is a private elementary school in La Mesa, CA, serving approximately 212 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,640 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Christ Lutheran Elementary
What grades does Christ Lutheran Elementary serve?
Christ Lutheran Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Christ Lutheran Elementary?
Christ Lutheran Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 212 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christ Lutheran Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Christ Lutheran Elementary is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Christ Lutheran Elementary rank in CA?
Christ Lutheran Elementary ranks #1,640 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Christ Lutheran Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Christ Lutheran Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Christ Lutheran Elementary a private school?
Yes, Christ Lutheran Elementary is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Christ Lutheran Elementary a religious school?
Christ Lutheran Elementary has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 212
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Phone
- (619) 462-5211
- Area population (ZIP 91942)
- 40,920
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 91942; 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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