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#95 of 399 private schools in MO

Top 24% of private schools

Immanuel Lutheran School

Elementary School · Higginsville, MO

A private elementary school in Higginsville, MO serving grades Pre-K – 7th.

Private

1500 LIPPER AVE, Higginsville, MO 64037

  • 5.5:1 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 MO.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A9.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B5.8 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,218
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+6.9 / 10
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Diversity Index22%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-4.6 / 10
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Enrollment67
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Immanuel Lutheran School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

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Getting around & local context

  • Walk 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average297/100K

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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

$83,090

Median home value

$178,700

Median rent

$859/mo

College educated

28.1%

Homeownership

75%

Poverty rate

5.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64037; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White88.1%
Black9.0%
Asian1.5%
Pacific Islander1.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Montessori SchoolhousePrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–80.8 mi24Compare →
Grandview Elem.Enrollment path unverified6.0PK–51.3 mi444Compare →
Rolling Meadow SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–121.6 mi4Compare →

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.

Immanuel Lutheran School is listed in Higginsville, MO; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Immanuel Lutheran School

Immanuel Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Higginsville, MO, serving approximately 67 students in grades Pre-K-7th with a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #95 of 399 private schools in MO.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Immanuel Lutheran School

What grades does Immanuel Lutheran School serve?

Immanuel Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.

How many students attend Immanuel Lutheran School?

Immanuel Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 67 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Immanuel Lutheran School is 5.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Immanuel Lutheran School rank in MO?

Immanuel Lutheran School ranks #95 of 399 private schools in MO.

What is Immanuel Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

Immanuel Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Immanuel Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, Immanuel 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 Immanuel Lutheran School a religious school?

Immanuel Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 7th
Enrollment
67
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
174 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Lafayette County
Area population (ZIP 64037)
6,325
Area average commute
20.9 min
Area median age
42.1
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 64037; 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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