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#464 of 873 private schools in PA
Luther Memorial Academy
Elementary School · Erie, PA
A private elementary school in Erie, PA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
220 W 11TH ST, Erie, PA 16501
- 11.9:1 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 PA.
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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 PA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
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Where Luther Memorial Academy 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 85Very Walkable
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,326/100K
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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
$14,579
Median rent
$411/mo
College educated
23%
Homeownership
3.2%
Poverty rate
61%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16501; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pfeiffer-burleigh SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 612 | Compare → |
| Erie Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| Perry EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 479 | 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.
Luther Memorial Academy is listed in Erie, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Luther Memorial Academy
Luther Memorial Academy is a private elementary school in Erie, PA, serving approximately 118 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #464 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Luther Memorial Academy
What grades does Luther Memorial Academy serve?
Luther Memorial Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Luther Memorial Academy?
Luther Memorial Academy has an enrollment of approximately 118 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luther Memorial Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Luther Memorial Academy is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Luther Memorial Academy rank in PA?
Luther Memorial Academy ranks #464 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Luther Memorial Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Luther Memorial Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Luther Memorial Academy a private school?
Yes, Luther Memorial Academy is a private coeducational school with a Evangelical Lutheran Church in America affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Luther Memorial Academy a religious school?
Luther Memorial Academy has a Evangelical Lutheran Church in America religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 118
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
- School Day
- 5.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Erie County
- Phone
- (814) 454-0106
- Area population (ZIP 16501)
- 1,919
- Area median age
- 55.4
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 16501; 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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