Very Good
#79 of 399 private schools in MO
Top 20% of private schools
Salem Lutheran School
Elementary School · Affton, MO
A private elementary school in Affton, MO serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
5025 LAKEWOOD AVE, Affton, MO 63123
- 6.9:1 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 Salem Lutheran School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,187
Median home value
$205,300
Median rent
$987/mo
College educated
36%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63123; 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayless ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 858 | Compare → |
| St Raphael the Archangel SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 182 | Compare → |
| Gateway Science Acad-south EleCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 414 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Salem Lutheran School is listed in Affton, MO; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Salem Lutheran School
Salem Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Affton, MO, serving approximately 110 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #79 of 399 private schools in MO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Salem Lutheran School
What grades does Salem Lutheran School serve?
Salem Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Salem Lutheran School?
Salem Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 110 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salem Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salem Lutheran School is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Salem Lutheran School rank in MO?
Salem Lutheran School ranks #79 of 399 private schools in MO.
What is Salem Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
Salem Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Salem Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, Salem 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 Salem Lutheran School a religious school?
Salem 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
- 110
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Phone
- (314) 353-9242
- Area population (ZIP 63123)
- 49,826
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 63123; 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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