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#378 of 462 private schools in MI

St Peters Lutheran School

Elementary School · Big Rapids, MI

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

Private

408 W BELLEVUE ST, Big Rapids, MI 49307

  • 12:1 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)
B+6.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
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 Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C2.9 / 10
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Diversity Index3%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+3.8 / 10
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Enrollment60
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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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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Peters 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 39Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,832/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Big Rapids), 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

$54,803

Median home value

$179,600

Median rent

$877/mo

College educated

30.8%

Homeownership

62.8%

Poverty rate

23.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49307; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White98.3%
Black1.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Crossroads Charter Academy K5Charter · enrollment unverified4.4K–50.4 mi146Compare →
St Mary Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0privatePK–80.4 mi138Compare →
Brookside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–40.6 mi342Compare →
Riverview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.5K–41.2 mi321Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

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

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

St Peters Lutheran School is listed in Big Rapids, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Peters Lutheran School

St Peters Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Big Rapids, MI, serving approximately 60 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #378 of 462 private schools in MI.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Peters Lutheran School

What grades does St Peters Lutheran School serve?

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

How many students attend St Peters Lutheran School?

St Peters Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 60 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Peters Lutheran School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Peters Lutheran School rank in MI?

St Peters Lutheran School ranks #378 of 462 private schools in MI.

What is St Peters Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Peters Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Peters Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, St Peters 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 Peters Lutheran School a religious school?

St Peters 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
60
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Mecosta County
Area population (ZIP 49307)
18,063
Area average commute
18 min
Area median age
31.4
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 49307; 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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