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#1082 of 1,462 private schools in FL

St Paul Lutheran School

Elementary School

4450 HARDEN BLVD, Lakeland, FL 33813

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

363

Student-Teacher

17.3:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

363

Student-Teacher

17.3:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Florida private schools

#1,082 of 1,462

In Lakeland

#15 of 18

public schools

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About St Paul Lutheran School

St Paul Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Lakeland, FL. St Paul Lutheran School serves approximately 363 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. St Paul Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,082 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it compares1.0 pts below FL schools

5.6

This school 5.6 · Average
FL avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

St Paul 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.

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How St Paul Lutheran School compares to 50 public schools serving similar grades in Lakeland, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.3:1

This School

15.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

363

This School

568

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.6

This School

6.1

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 79.3% vs 0%

Hispanic 10.5% vs 0%

Black 5.5% vs 0%

Asian 4.7% vs 0%

St Paul Lutheran School Lakeland Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Paul Lutheran School (this school)	—	363	17.3:1	5.6
MEDULLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.3 mi	503	16.8:1	5.8
LAKELAND HIGHLANDS MIDDLE SCHOOL	1.5 mi	1,260	19.4:1	6.2
CARLTON PALMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.6 mi	413	13.8:1	6.1
SOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL	2.0 mi	745	17.7:1	3.3
SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.2 mi	380	14.1:1	6.5
CLEVELAND COURT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.2 mi	398	12.8:1	9.1
R. BRUCE WAGNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.6 mi	954	15.6:1	6.9
SCOTT LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.7 mi	777	15.9:1	7.0
DIXIELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.9 mi	325	13.5:1	4.1
HIGHLANDS GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.2 mi	712	15.8:1	8.1
MAGNOLIA MONTESSORI ACADEMY	3.5 mi	178	11.9:1	8.5
JESSE KEEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.5 mi	614	15.3:1	4.0
JAMES W. SIKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.6 mi	551	14.1:1	7.2
POLK FULL TIME ESCHOOL	3.6 mi	455	—:1	6.6
POLK VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM	3.6 mi	28	—:1	—
ROSABELLE W. BLAKE ACADEMY	3.7 mi	603	16.8:1	4.8
MI ESCUELA MONTESSORI	3.8 mi	239	11.9:1	8.5
SOUTH MCKEEL ACADEMY	4.0 mi	1,199	18.4:1	8.5
PHILIP O'BRIEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	4.3 mi	633	19.2:1	2.5
VALLEYVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	4.4 mi	817	15.7:1	8.8

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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 FL.

Classroom Attention

C 2.7 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 17.3:1

Instructional Commitment

A 8.7 / 10

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School Day Length 7.2 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,296

Diversity & Inclusion

B 5.7 / 10

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Diversity Index 36%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 363

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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 FL

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 79.3%

Hispanic 10.5%

Black 5.5%

Asian 4.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

4450 HARDEN BLVD, Lakeland, FL 33813

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Paul Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. CLEVELAND COURT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 9.1/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MAGNOLIA MONTESSORI ACADEMY (rated 8.5/10, 3.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, HIGHLANDS GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 3.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Lakeland, see our Lakeland schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.6 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
RESURRECTION CATHOLIC SCHOOL Lakeland	1.0 mi	445	7.3
MEDULLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lakeland	1.3 mi	503	5.8
LAKELAND HIGHLANDS MIDDLE SCHOOL Lakeland	1.5 mi	1,260	6.2
CARLTON PALMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lakeland	1.6 mi	413	6.1
SOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL Lakeland	2.0 mi	745	3.3
SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lakeland	2.2 mi	380	6.5
THE CYGNET SCHOOL Lakeland	2.2 mi	63	4.5
CLEVELAND COURT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lakeland	2.2 mi	398	9.1
WONDERHERE ACADEMY Lakeland	2.3 mi	36	7.0
LAKELAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Lakeland	2.7 mi	1,076	7.2
SCOTT LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lakeland	2.7 mi	777	7.0
R. BRUCE WAGNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lakeland	2.6 mi	954	6.9
DIXIELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lakeland	2.9 mi	325	4.1
MAGNOLIA MONTESSORI ACADEMY Lakeland	3.5 mi	178	8.5
PARKWAY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Lakeland	3.1 mi	275	7.7
HIGHLANDS GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lakeland	3.2 mi	712	8.1
BRILLIANT MINDS EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY Mulberry	3.5 mi	50	6.5
JESSE KEEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lakeland	3.5 mi	614	4.0
POLK VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM Lakeland	3.6 mi	28	—
POLK FULL TIME ESCHOOL Lakeland	3.6 mi	455	6.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 33813 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$96,723

Median Home Value

$330,100

Median Rent

$1,637/mo

Population

38,112

College Educated

39.2%

Homeownership

77.3%

Avg Commute

24.9 min

Poverty Rate

8.1%

Median Age

39.9

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GREENTREE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL Southwest Ranches, FL	282	5.6
GRIFFIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lakeland, FL	411	5.6
KATHLEEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lakeland, FL	480	5.6
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Paul Lutheran School

What grades does St Paul Lutheran School serve?

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

How many students attend St Paul Lutheran School?

St Paul Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 363 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Paul Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Paul Lutheran School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Paul Lutheran School rank in FL?

St Paul Lutheran School ranks #1,082 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is St Paul Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Paul Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Paul Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, St Paul 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 St Paul Lutheran School a religious school?

St Paul Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 9 Car-Dependent
Bike Score: 28 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 363
Gender Split: 48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 21
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day: 7.2 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Midsize City
County: Polk County
Phone: (863) 644-7710

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