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#319 of 462 private schools in MI

Emanuel Lutheran School

Elementary School

1001 N CAPITOL AVE, Lansing, MI 48906

Private

Enrollment

59

Student-Teacher

14.8:1

Score

5.7

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Michigan private schools

#319 of 462

In Lansing

#5 of 6

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Emanuel Lutheran School

5.7/10

Elementary School in Lansing · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Midmichigan Leadership Academy

3.5/10

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2.7/10

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About Emanuel Lutheran School

Emanuel Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Lansing, MI. Emanuel Lutheran School serves approximately 59 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Emanuel Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #319 of 462 private schools in MI.

How it compares0.4 pts below MI schools
  • This school 5.7 · Average
  • MI avg 6.1

What Parents Should Know

At 59 students, Emanuel Lutheran School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Emanuel Lutheran School 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 Emanuel Lutheran School compares to 36 public schools serving similar grades in Lansing, MI

Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
This School
vs
23.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
59
This School
vs
395
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.7
This School
vs
5.0
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 78% vs 0%
Black 10.2% vs 0%
Hispanic 5.1% vs 0%
Asian 3.4% vs 0%
Emanuel Lutheran School Lansing Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Emanuel Lutheran School (this school) 5.7
MidMichigan Leadership Academy 3.5
Willow School 2.7
Gier Park School 2.9
JW Sexton High School 5.2
Eastern High School 5.9
Pattengill School 5.3
Sheridan Road 4.9
Cumberland School 4.4
Windemere Park Charter Academy 5.1
East Intermediate School 4.4
Post Oak School 6.1
Cole Academy 4.8
Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center 9.7
Lewton School 6.5
Lyons School 3.2
Dwight Rich School of the Arts 5.5
Lansing Charter Academy 5.0
LifeTech Academy 6.5
Ingham AcademyFamily Center
Elmwood Elementary School 5.1

Showing 20 of 36 schools. View all schools in Lansing

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 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 Ratio 14.8:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+ 7.2 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 8.5 / 10
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Diversity Index 38%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+ 3.7 / 10
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Enrollment 59
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 78.0%
Black 10.2%
Hispanic 5.1%
Asian 3.4%
Two or More 3.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1001 N CAPITOL AVE, Lansing, MI 48906

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Emanuel Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY (rated 8.0/10, 3.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MONTESSORI CHILDRENS HOUSE (rated 7.3/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Lewton School (rated 6.5/10, 3.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Lansing, see our Lansing schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.6 mi
School Distance Rating
MidMichigan Leadership Academy Lansing 0.4 mi 3.5
Willow School Lansing 0.7 mi 2.7
Gier Park School Lansing 1.0 mi 2.9
JW Sexton High School Lansing 1.4 mi 5.2
Sheridan Road Lansing 1.8 mi 4.9
Eastern High School Lansing 1.6 mi 5.9
MONTESSORI CHILDRENS HOUSE Lansing 1.8 mi 7.3
MARTIN LUTHER HIGH SCHOOL Lansing 1.7 mi 3.3
Pattengill School Lansing 1.7 mi 5.3
Cumberland School Lansing 1.9 mi 4.4
Windemere Park Charter Academy Lansing 1.9 mi 5.1
East Intermediate School Lansing 2.0 mi 4.4
Post Oak School Lansing 2.2 mi 6.1
Cole Academy Lansing 2.6 mi 4.8
Lyons School Lansing 3.0 mi 3.2
Dwight Rich School of the Arts Lansing 3.1 mi 5.5
Lewton School Lansing 3.0 mi 6.5
Lansing Charter Academy Lansing 3.4 mi 5.0
Ingham AcademyFamily Center Lansing 3.5 mi
IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY Lansing 3.6 mi 8.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 48906 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$61,533

Median Home Value

$128,600

Median Rent

$1,033/mo

Population

25,960

College Educated

28.8%

Homeownership

69.8%

Avg Commute

20.1 min

Poverty Rate

18.3%

Median Age

36.3

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IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Bay City, MI 5.7
MONTESSORI CHILDRENS ACADEMY Clinton Township, MI 5.7
ST ROSE OF LIMA SCHOOL Hastings, MI 5.7
HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL East Tawas, MI 5.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Emanuel Lutheran School

What grades does Emanuel Lutheran School serve?

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

How many students attend Emanuel Lutheran School?

Emanuel Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 59 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Emanuel 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 Emanuel Lutheran School rank in MI?

Emanuel Lutheran School ranks #319 of 462 private schools in MI.

What is Emanuel Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

Emanuel Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Emanuel Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, Emanuel Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran 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 Emanuel Lutheran School a religious school?

Emanuel Lutheran School has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
85 Very Walkable
Transit Score
48 Some Transit
Bike Score
96 Biker’s Paradise

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
59
Gender Split
36% M / 64% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Ingham County

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