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#232 of 319 private schools in MN

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran

Elementary School · Nicollet, MN

A private elementary school in Nicollet, MN serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

425 6TH ST, Nicollet, MN 56074

  • 9.2:1 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 MN.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B5.5 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,142.4
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+3.7 / 10
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Diversity Index5%
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-2.2 / 10
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Enrollment37
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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 MN

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Trinity Evangelical Lutheran 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 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low32/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$91,397

Median home value

$265,100

Median rent

$858/mo

College educated

23.4%

Homeownership

76.2%

Poverty rate

5.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56074; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White97.3%
Black2.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Trinity Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7privatePK–80.0 mi36Compare →
Nicollet Early Childhood Special EdEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK0.6 mi5Compare →
Nicollet Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–60.6 mi163Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran is listed in Nicollet, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Trinity Evangelical Lutheran

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran is a private elementary school in Nicollet, MN, serving approximately 37 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #232 of 319 private schools in MN.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Trinity Evangelical Lutheran

What grades does Trinity Evangelical Lutheran serve?

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Trinity Evangelical Lutheran?

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran has an enrollment of approximately 37 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran?

The student-teacher ratio at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Trinity Evangelical Lutheran rank in MN?

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran ranks #232 of 319 private schools in MN.

What is Trinity Evangelical Lutheran's MySchoolScout rating?

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Trinity Evangelical Lutheran a private school?

Yes, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran 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 Trinity Evangelical Lutheran a religious school?

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
37
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
168 days
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Nicollet County
Area population (ZIP 56074)
1,850
Area average commute
19.3 min
Area median age
35.7
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 56074; 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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