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#21 of 378 private schools in MD

Top 5% of private schools

St Pauls Lutheran School

Elementary School · Glen Burnie, MD

A private elementary school in Glen Burnie, MD serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

308 OAK MANOR DR STE 1, Glen Burnie, MD 21061

  • 5.9:1 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 MD.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A8.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.6 / 10
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School Day Length8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,400
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B6.0 / 10
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Diversity Index37%
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-8.2 / 10
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Enrollment215
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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 MD

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Pauls 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 57Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$86,081

Median home value

$326,000

Median rent

$1,661/mo

College educated

26.4%

Homeownership

56.2%

Poverty rate

9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21061; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White77.2%
Black8.4%
Two or More6.0%
Asian4.2%
Hispanic2.3%
Native American1.4%
Pacific Islander0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Oakwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–50.2 mi385Compare →
Glen Burnie Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–50.6 mi503Compare →
Woodside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–50.6 mi347Compare →
Rippling Woods ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–51.0 mi545Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

St Pauls Lutheran School is listed in Glen Burnie, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Pauls Lutheran School

St Pauls Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Glen Burnie, MD, serving approximately 215 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #21 of 378 private schools in MD.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Pauls Lutheran School

What grades does St Pauls Lutheran School serve?

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

How many students attend St Pauls Lutheran School?

St Pauls Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 215 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Pauls Lutheran School is 5.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Pauls Lutheran School rank in MD?

St Pauls Lutheran School ranks #21 of 378 private schools in MD.

What is St Pauls Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Pauls Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Pauls Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, St Pauls 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 Pauls Lutheran School a religious school?

St Pauls 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
215
Gender Split
73% M / 27% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Anne Arundel County
Area population (ZIP 21061)
56,453
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
36.1
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 21061; 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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