Excellent
#33 of 399 private schools in MO
Top 8% of private schools
Calvary Lutheran School
Elementary School · Kansas City, MO
A private elementary school in Kansas City, MO serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
12411 WORNALL RD, Kansas City, MO 64145
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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 MO.
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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 MO
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Calvary Lutheran School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,241/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,439
Median home value
$350,100
Median rent
$1,735/mo
College educated
57.4%
Homeownership
86.2%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64145; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 450 | Compare → |
| Leawood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 556 | Compare → |
| Martin City Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 640 | Compare → |
| The Barstow SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 850 | Compare → |
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.
Calvary Lutheran School is listed in Kansas City, MO; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Calvary Lutheran School
Calvary Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Kansas City, MO, serving approximately 131 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #33 of 399 private schools in MO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Calvary Lutheran School
What grades does Calvary Lutheran School serve?
Calvary Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Calvary Lutheran School?
Calvary Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 131 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calvary Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at Calvary Lutheran School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Calvary Lutheran School rank in MO?
Calvary Lutheran School ranks #33 of 399 private schools in MO.
What is Calvary Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
Calvary Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Calvary Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, Calvary 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 Calvary Lutheran School a religious school?
Calvary 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
- 131
- Gender Split
- 64% M / 36% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 7.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jackson County
- Phone
- (816) 595-4020
- Area population (ZIP 64145)
- 5,057
- Area median age
- 54.1
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 64145; 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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