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#188 of 284 private schools in TN

First Lutheran School

Elementary School · Knoxville, TN

A private elementary school in Knoxville, TN serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

1207 N BROADWAY ST, Knoxville, TN 37917

  • 10.3:1 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 TN.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B5.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-7.9 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,296
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+4.4 / 10
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Diversity Index15%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B5.8 / 10
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Enrollment78
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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 TN

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where First 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 73Very Walkable
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 76Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,466/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Knoxville), 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

$51,232

Median home value

$189,100

Median rent

$1,063/mo

College educated

31.3%

Homeownership

48.1%

Poverty rate

19.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37917; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White92.3%
Black2.6%
Two or More2.6%
Hispanic1.3%
Asian1.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Christenberry ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–50.8 mi476Compare →
Smart Kids ElcPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–111.1 mi10Compare →
Beaumont Elementary/magnetEnrollment path unverified8.1K–51.2 mi539Compare →
Belle Morris ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.1PK–51.2 mi402Compare →

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.

First Lutheran School is listed in Knoxville, TN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About First Lutheran School

First Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Knoxville, TN, serving approximately 78 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #188 of 284 private schools in TN.

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 78 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at First Lutheran School is 10.3:1. 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 TN?

First Lutheran School ranks #188 of 284 private schools in TN.

What is First Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

First Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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
78
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Knox County
Area population (ZIP 37917)
25,738
Area average commute
21.8 min
Area median age
39.5
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 37917; 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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