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#87 of 143 private schools in NE

Faith Lutheran School

Elementary School · Lincoln, NE

A private elementary school in Lincoln, NE serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

Private

8701 ADAMS ST, Lincoln, NE 68507

  • 13.1:1 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 NE.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B-5.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+3.9 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,169
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+7.0 / 10
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Diversity Index27%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Enrollment105
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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 NE

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Faith 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 41Car-Dependent
  • Transit 16Minimal Transit
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,817/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lincoln), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$71,194

Median home value

$215,000

Median rent

$884/mo

College educated

32.4%

Homeownership

67.2%

Poverty rate

10.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68507; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White84.8%
Hispanic9.5%
Two or More4.8%
Black1.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Kahoa Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–50.9 mi436Compare →
Robinson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–51.5 mi348Compare →
Norwood Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–51.7 mi254Compare →
Pershing Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–51.7 mi436Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Faith Lutheran School is listed in Lincoln, NE; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Faith Lutheran School

Faith Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Lincoln, NE, serving approximately 105 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #87 of 143 private schools in NE.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Faith Lutheran School

What grades does Faith Lutheran School serve?

Faith Lutheran School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Faith Lutheran School?

Faith Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 105 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Faith Lutheran School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Faith Lutheran School rank in NE?

Faith Lutheran School ranks #87 of 143 private schools in NE.

What is Faith Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

Faith Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Faith Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, Faith 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 Faith Lutheran School a religious school?

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

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
105
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
167 days
Setting
Large City
County
Lancaster County
Area population (ZIP 68507)
16,481
Area average commute
19.9 min
Area median age
36
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 68507; 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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