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#106 of 188 private schools in CO

Bethlehem Lutheran School

Elementary School · Lakewood, CO

A private elementary school in Lakewood, CO serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

2100 WADSWORTH BLVD, Lakewood, CO 80214

  • 8.8:1 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 CO.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+6.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-5.3 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,197
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+4.3 / 10
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Diversity Index20%
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-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment177
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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 CO

Test scores

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The neighborhood

Where Bethlehem 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. Open the Denver map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 71Very Walkable
  • Transit 39Some Transit
  • Bike 70Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,900/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lakewood), 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

$74,259

Median home value

$519,900

Median rent

$1,516/mo

College educated

39.4%

Homeownership

40.1%

Poverty rate

14.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80214; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White89.3%
Hispanic8.5%
Asian1.7%
Black0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Beth Eden Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition8.0privateK–120.4 mi111Compare →
Lumberg Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.2PK–60.5 mi532Compare →
Slater Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.5PK–50.7 mi240Compare →
Jefferson County Open Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–61.1 mi240Compare →

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.

Bethlehem Lutheran School is listed in Lakewood, CO; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Bethlehem Lutheran School

Bethlehem Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Lakewood, CO, serving approximately 177 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #106 of 188 private schools in CO.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bethlehem Lutheran School

What grades does Bethlehem Lutheran School serve?

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

How many students attend Bethlehem Lutheran School?

Bethlehem Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 177 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem Lutheran School rank in CO?

Bethlehem Lutheran School ranks #106 of 188 private schools in CO.

What is Bethlehem Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bethlehem Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Bethlehem Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, Bethlehem Lutheran School 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 Bethlehem Lutheran School a religious school?

Bethlehem Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
177
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
171 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Jefferson County
Area population (ZIP 80214)
26,759
Area average commute
26.4 min
Area median age
35.9
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 80214; 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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