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Christ Lutheran School

Elementary School

311 S CITRUS ST, West Covina, CA 91791

Private

Enrollment

97

Student-Teacher

8.8:1

Score

6.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#715 of 1,787

In West Covina

#3 of 7

public schools

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Christ Lutheran School

6.6/10

Elementary School in West Covina · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Christ Lutheran School

Christ Lutheran School is a private elementary school in West Covina, CA. Christ Lutheran School serves approximately 97 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Christ Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #715 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares0.4 pts above CA schools
  • This school 6.6 · Average
  • CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 97 students, Christ Lutheran School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 8.8:1 students to teachers, Christ Lutheran School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Christ Lutheran School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Christ Lutheran School compares to 20 public schools serving similar grades in West Covina, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
This School
vs
23:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
97
This School
vs
519
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.6
This School
vs
6.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 59.8% vs 0%
White 12.4% vs 0%
Asian 11.3% vs 0%
Christ Lutheran School West Covina Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Christ Lutheran School (this school) 6.6
Mesa Elementary 8.2
Workman Avenue Elementary 5.8
Vine Elementary 6.3
Traweek Middle 7.6
Hollencrest Middle 7.1
Merced Elementary 8.1
Cameron Elementary 4.2
Rowland Avenue Elementary 7.3
Grovecenter Elementary 5.6
Merlinda Elementary 5.9
Walnut Grove Intermediate 7.8
Wescove Elementary 7.3
Monte Vista Elementary 7.4
California Elementary 6.2
Edgewood Middle 5.8
Orangewood Elementary 5.3
Giano Intermediate 7.0
San Jose Charter Academy 6.3
Hollingworth Elementary 5.5
Telesis Academy of Science & Math 7.3

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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)
A- 7.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.8:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.8 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 6.9 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 59%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B 5.9 / 10
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Enrollment 97
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 59.8%
Two or More 16.5%
White 12.4%
Asian 11.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

311 S CITRUS ST, West Covina, CA 91791

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Christ Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Mesa Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Merced Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, DISCOVERY MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL KINDERGARTEN (rated 7.1/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in West Covina, see our West Covina schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi
School Distance Rating
Christ Lutheran Elementary West Covina 0.0 mi
DISCOVERY MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL KINDERGARTEN West Covina 0.3 mi 7.1
Mt. SAC Early College Academy at West Covina West Covina 0.4 mi 6.1
SACRED HEART SCHOOL Covina 0.5 mi 5.0
Sacred Heart Elementary Covina 0.5 mi
Mesa Elementary West Covina 0.5 mi 8.2
South Hills High West Covina 0.6 mi 7.5
Barranca Elementary Covina 0.7 mi 6.8
Firm Foundation Christian Academy Covina 0.9 mi
FIRM FOUNDATION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Covina 0.9 mi 7.1
Workman Avenue Elementary West Covina 0.9 mi 5.8
Covina High Covina 1.1 mi 7.1
Vine Elementary West Covina 1.0 mi 6.3
Hollencrest Middle West Covina 1.1 mi 7.1
Traweek Middle West Covina 1.1 mi 7.6
Sierra Vista Middle Covina 1.4 mi 7.0
West Covina Hills Adventist School West Covina 1.3 mi
WEST COVINA HILLS ADVENTIST SCHOOL West Covina 1.3 mi 5.2
West Covina High West Covina 1.3 mi 7.0
Merced Elementary West Covina 1.6 mi 8.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 91791 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$100,365

Median Home Value

$782,500

Median Rent

$1,875/mo

Population

33,321

College Educated

34.3%

Homeownership

65.6%

Avg Commute

34.1 min

Poverty Rate

9.8%

Median Age

44

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Christ Lutheran School

What grades does Christ Lutheran School serve?

Christ Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Christ Lutheran School?

Christ Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 97 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Christ Lutheran School is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Christ Lutheran School rank in CA?

Christ Lutheran School ranks #715 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Christ Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

Christ Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 School a private school?

Yes, Christ 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 Christ Lutheran School a religious school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
72 Very Walkable
Bike Score
43 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
97
Gender Split
61% M / 39% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County

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