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#119 of 157 private schools in IA

Clarinda Lutheran School

Elementary School · Clarinda, IA

A private elementary school in Clarinda, IA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

707 W SCIDMORE ST, Clarinda, IA 51632

  • 10.6:1 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 IA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+6.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B5.7 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,224
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+4.4 / 10
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Diversity Index10%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-4.6 / 10
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Enrollment74
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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 IA

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Clarinda 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,305/100K

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

$54,758

Median home value

$135,200

Median rent

$664/mo

College educated

17.6%

Homeownership

70.9%

Poverty rate

10.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51632; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White94.6%
Pacific Islander5.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Garfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–61.3 mi562Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Clarinda Lutheran School is listed in Clarinda, IA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Clarinda Lutheran School

Clarinda Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Clarinda, IA, serving approximately 74 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #119 of 157 private schools in IA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clarinda Lutheran School

What grades does Clarinda Lutheran School serve?

Clarinda Lutheran School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Clarinda Lutheran School?

Clarinda Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 74 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Clarinda Lutheran School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Clarinda Lutheran School rank in IA?

Clarinda Lutheran School ranks #119 of 157 private schools in IA.

What is Clarinda Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

Clarinda Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Clarinda Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, Clarinda 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 Clarinda Lutheran School a religious school?

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

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
74
Gender Split
45% M / 55% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Remote Town
County
Page County
Area population (ZIP 51632)
6,682
Area average commute
18 min
Area median age
42.9
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 51632; 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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