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#237 of 478 private schools in IN
Top 49% of private schools
Ascension Lutheran Christian School
Elementary School · Gary, IN
A private elementary school in Gary, IN serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
1150 W 49TH AVE, Gary, IN 46408
- Math 0% vs IN 42% (2025)
- Reading 9% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 11.5:1 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 IN.
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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 IN
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
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Where Ascension Lutheran Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low45/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,063
Median home value
$96,200
Median rent
$1,016/mo
College educated
12.2%
Homeownership
60.3%
Poverty rate
29.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46408; 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)
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Ascension Lutheran Christian School is listed in Gary, IN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Ascension Lutheran Christian School
Ascension Lutheran Christian School is a private elementary school in Gary, IN, serving approximately 46 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #237 of 478 private schools in IN. State assessment records show 0% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ascension Lutheran Christian School
What grades does Ascension Lutheran Christian School serve?
Ascension Lutheran Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Ascension Lutheran Christian School?
Ascension Lutheran Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 46 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ascension Lutheran Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ascension Lutheran Christian School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Ascension Lutheran Christian School rank in IN?
Ascension Lutheran Christian School ranks #237 of 478 private schools in IN.
What is Ascension Lutheran Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ascension Lutheran Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ascension Lutheran Christian School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ascension Lutheran Christian School has 0% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Is Ascension Lutheran Christian School a private school?
Yes, Ascension Lutheran Christian 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 Ascension Lutheran Christian School a religious school?
Ascension Lutheran Christian School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 46
- Gender Split
- 43% M / 57% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Phone
- (219) 887-5031
- Area population (ZIP 46408)
- 15,571
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 46408; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 ILEARN; directory SY 2021–22
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