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#227 of 378 private schools in MD

Trinity Lutheran Christian School & Early Lrng Ctr

Elementary School

1100 PHILADELPHIA RD, Joppa, MD 21085

Private

Enrollment

262

Student-Teacher

12.5:1

Score

6.1

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

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Trinity Lutheran Christian School & Early Lrng Ctr

6.1/10

Elementary School in Joppa · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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4.5/10

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About Trinity Lutheran Christian School & Early Lrng Ctr

Trinity Lutheran Christian School & Early Lrng Ctr is a private elementary school in Joppa, MD. Trinity Lutheran Christian School & Early Lrng Ctr serves approximately 262 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Trinity Lutheran Christian School & Early Lrng Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #227 of 378 private schools in MD.

How it comparesOn par with MD schools
  • This school 6.1 · Average
  • MD avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

Trinity Lutheran Christian School & Early Lrng Ctr 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.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Trinity Lutheran Christian School & Early Lrng Ctr compares to the 5 public schools in Joppa, MD

Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
This School
vs
13.1:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
262
This School
vs
622
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.1
This School
vs
4.7
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 56.9% vs 0%
Black 29.8% vs 0%
Hispanic 1.9% vs 0%
Asian 1.9% vs 0%
Trinity Lutheran Christian School & Early Lrng Ctr Joppa Public Avg

All Schools in Joppa

School Rating
Trinity Lutheran Christian School & Early Lrng Ctr (this school) 6.1
Joppatowne Elementary 3.8
Joppatowne High 4.5
Magnolia Elementary 4.8
Magnolia Middle 5.1
Riverside Elementary 5.5

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 MD.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+ 4.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.5:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.7 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,190
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 8.3 / 10
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Diversity Index 57%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

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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Enrollment 262
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 56.9%
Black 29.8%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic 1.9%
Asian 1.9%
Pacific Islander 1.1%
Native American 0.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1100 PHILADELPHIA RD, Joppa, MD 21085

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Trinity Lutheran Christian School & Early Lrng Ctr may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Oliver Beach Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 4.9 miles away, in nearby Baltimore), which scores notably higher. Another option is Ring Factory Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 5.1 miles away, in nearby Bel Air), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Emmorton Elementary (rated 7.8/10, 3.2 miles away, in nearby Bel Air), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Joppa, see our Joppa schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 5.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Joppatowne High Joppa 1.9 mi 4.5
ONE SCHOOL GLOBAL-CHESAPEAKE CAMPUS Joppa 2.0 mi
Joppatowne Elementary Joppa 1.8 mi 3.8
Magnolia Elementary Joppa 2.1 mi 4.8
Magnolia Middle Joppa 2.3 mi 5.1
Abingdon Elementary Abingdon 2.6 mi 6.8
Riverside Elementary Joppa 2.7 mi 5.5
Old Post Road Elementary Abingdon 2.4 mi 5.3
Edgewood Elementary Edgewood 2.5 mi 6.3
Emmorton Elementary Bel Air 3.2 mi 7.8
William S. James Elementary Abingdon 3.3 mi 6.5
Deerfield Elementary Edgewood 3.0 mi 5.8
Edgewood Middle Edgewood 3.0 mi 5.3
ST STEPHEN PAROCHIAL SCHOOL Kingsville 3.0 mi 4.4
Edgewood High Edgewood 3.1 mi 6.4
EMMORTON BAPTIST ACADEMY Bel Air 4.3 mi 5.7
Patterson Mill High School Bel Air 4.7 mi 7.7
Patterson Mill Middle School Bel Air 4.7 mi 7.0
Oliver Beach Elementary Baltimore 4.9 mi 8.9
Ring Factory Elementary Bel Air 5.1 mi 8.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 21085 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$107,975

Median Home Value

$327,300

Median Rent

$1,593/mo

Population

16,511

College Educated

31%

Homeownership

82.1%

Avg Commute

33.3 min

Poverty Rate

7.6%

Median Age

42.8

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School Rating
Damascus Elementary Damascus, MD 6.1
Pointer Ridge Elementary Bowie, MD 6.1
Potomac Heights Elementary Hagerstown, MD 6.1
Powhatan Elementary Baltimore, MD 6.1
ST PETERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Waldorf, MD 6.1
Cecilton Elementary Cecilton, MD 6.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Trinity Lutheran Christian School & Early Lrng Ctr

What grades does Trinity Lutheran Christian School & Early Lrng Ctr serve?

Trinity Lutheran Christian School & Early Lrng Ctr serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Trinity Lutheran Christian School & Early Lrng Ctr?

Trinity Lutheran Christian School & Early Lrng Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 262 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Trinity Lutheran Christian School & Early Lrng Ctr?

The student-teacher ratio at Trinity Lutheran Christian School & Early Lrng Ctr is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Trinity Lutheran Christian School & Early Lrng Ctr rank in MD?

Trinity Lutheran Christian School & Early Lrng Ctr ranks #227 of 378 private schools in MD.

What is Trinity Lutheran Christian School & Early Lrng Ctr's MySchoolScout rating?

Trinity Lutheran Christian School & Early Lrng Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Trinity Lutheran Christian School & Early Lrng Ctr a private school?

Yes, Trinity Lutheran Christian School & Early Lrng Ctr is a private coeducational school with a Other Lutheran affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Trinity Lutheran Christian School & Early Lrng Ctr a religious school?

Trinity Lutheran Christian School & Early Lrng Ctr has a Other Lutheran religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
21 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
18 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
19 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
262
Gender Split
46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Other Lutheran
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
170 days
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Harford County

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