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#268 of 462 private schools in MI

Christ the King Lutheran School

Elementary School · Southgate, MI

A private elementary school in Southgate, MI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

15600 TRENTON RD, Southgate, MI 48195

  • 14.8:1 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 MI.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+4.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+4.0 / 10
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School Day Length6.6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,188
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 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-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment185
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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 MI

Test scores

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The neighborhood

Where Christ the King 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. Open the Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,463/100K

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

$64,635

Median home value

$165,400

Median rent

$1,102/mo

College educated

21.4%

Homeownership

66.2%

Poverty rate

9.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48195; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White78.4%
Black10.8%
Hispanic4.3%
Asian3.8%
Two or More2.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Fordline Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.5PK–50.4 mi305Compare →
St Pius SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–80.7 mi262Compare →
Riverview Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.9K–120.9 mi127Compare →
Allen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.4PK–51.0 mi342Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Christ the King Lutheran School is listed in Southgate, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Christ the King Lutheran School

Christ the King Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Southgate, MI, serving approximately 185 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #268 of 462 private schools in MI.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Christ the King Lutheran School

What grades does Christ the King Lutheran School serve?

Christ the King Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Christ the King Lutheran School?

Christ the King Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 185 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Christ the King Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at Christ the King Lutheran School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Christ the King Lutheran School rank in MI?

Christ the King Lutheran School ranks #268 of 462 private schools in MI.

What is Christ the King Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

Christ the King Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Christ the King Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, Christ the King 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 Christ the King Lutheran School a religious school?

Christ the King 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
185
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day
6.6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Wayne County
Area population (ZIP 48195)
29,551
Area average commute
24.3 min
Area median age
39.4
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 48195; 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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