Below Average
#364 of 404 private schools in NC
St Stephen Lutheran School
Elementary School · Hickory, NC
A private elementary school in Hickory, NC serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
2304 SPRINGS RD NE, Hickory, NC 28601
- 15.4:1 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
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
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Where St Stephen 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,247/100K
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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
$67,839
Median home value
$236,100
Median rent
$951/mo
College educated
34.7%
Homeownership
68.1%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28601; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Stephens ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 730 | Compare → |
| Tabernacle Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 307 | Compare → |
| Clyde Campbell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–6 | 2.2 mi | 501 | Compare → |
| Webb a Murray ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–6 | 2.3 mi | 384 | 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.
St Stephen Lutheran School is listed in Hickory, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Stephen Lutheran School
St Stephen Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Hickory, NC, serving approximately 200 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #364 of 404 private schools in NC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Stephen Lutheran School
What grades does St Stephen Lutheran School serve?
St Stephen Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Stephen Lutheran School?
St Stephen Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 200 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Stephen Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Stephen Lutheran School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Stephen Lutheran School rank in NC?
St Stephen Lutheran School ranks #364 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is St Stephen Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Stephen Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Stephen Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, St Stephen 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 St Stephen Lutheran School a religious school?
St Stephen 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
- 200
- Gender Split
- 41% M / 59% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Catawba County
- Phone
- (828) 256-2166
- Area population (ZIP 28601)
- 52,839
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 28601; 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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