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#73 of 102 private schools in OK
First Lutheran School
Elementary School · Ponca City, OK
A private elementary school in Ponca City, OK serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1104 N 4TH ST, Ponca City, OK 74601
- 12:1 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 OK.
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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 OK
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where First Lutheran School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,101/100K
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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
$48,810
Median home value
$94,700
Median rent
$860/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
59.2%
Poverty rate
18.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74601; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt ESEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 263 | Compare → |
| Washington Pre Kg CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK | 0.5 mi | 228 | Compare → |
| Liberty ESEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 239 | Compare → |
| St Mary's Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 87 | 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.
First Lutheran School is listed in Ponca City, OK; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About First Lutheran School
First Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Ponca City, OK, serving approximately 137 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #73 of 102 private schools in OK.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about First Lutheran School
What grades does First Lutheran School serve?
First Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend First Lutheran School?
First Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 137 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at First Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at First Lutheran School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does First Lutheran School rank in OK?
First Lutheran School ranks #73 of 102 private schools in OK.
What is First Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
First Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is First Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, First 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 First Lutheran School a religious school?
First 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
- 137
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Kay County
- Phone
- (580) 762-9950
- Area population (ZIP 74601)
- 19,011
- Area average commute
- 16.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
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 74601; 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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