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#130 of 404 private schools in NC
Top 32% of private schools
Emmanuel Lutheran School
Elementary School · Asheville, NC
A private elementary school in Asheville, NC serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
51 WILBURN PL, Asheville, NC 28806
- 8.4:1 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 NC.
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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 NC
Test scores
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Where Emmanuel 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,723/100K
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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
$59,925
Median home value
$335,800
Median rent
$1,224/mo
College educated
44.5%
Homeownership
57.2%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28806; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy S. Herring ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 270 | Compare → |
| Temple Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 171 | Compare → |
| Canterbury Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| 1 School RdPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 1 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Emmanuel Lutheran School is listed in Asheville, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Emmanuel Lutheran School
Emmanuel Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Asheville, NC, serving approximately 97 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #130 of 404 private schools in NC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Emmanuel Lutheran School
What grades does Emmanuel Lutheran School serve?
Emmanuel Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Emmanuel Lutheran School?
Emmanuel Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 97 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emmanuel Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emmanuel Lutheran School is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Emmanuel Lutheran School rank in NC?
Emmanuel Lutheran School ranks #130 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is Emmanuel Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
Emmanuel Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Emmanuel Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, Emmanuel 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 Emmanuel Lutheran School a religious school?
Emmanuel 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
- 97
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 179 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Buncombe County
- Phone
- (828) 281-8182
- Area population (ZIP 28806)
- 45,644
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 28806; 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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