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#289 of 381 private schools in WA

Bethlehem Lutheran School

Elementary School · Kennewick, WA

A private elementary school in Kennewick, WA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

2505 W 27TH AVE, Kennewick, WA 99337

  • 16.4:1 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 WA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C2.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+7.1 / 10
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School Day Length6.7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,206
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+6.7 / 10
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Diversity Index47%
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-8.3 / 10
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Enrollment174
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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 WA

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Bethlehem 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Transit 29Some Transit
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,832/100K

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

$90,227

Median home value

$356,700

Median rent

$1,347/mo

College educated

28.5%

Homeownership

87.6%

Poverty rate

8.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99337; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White67.8%
Two or More21.3%
Hispanic6.9%
Black1.7%
Native American1.7%
Pacific Islander0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Southgate Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.5K–50.8 mi419Compare →
Canyon View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3K–51.0 mi372Compare →
Cascade Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.7K–51.5 mi537Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Bethlehem Lutheran School is listed in Kennewick, WA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Bethlehem Lutheran School

Bethlehem Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Kennewick, WA, serving approximately 174 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #289 of 381 private schools in WA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bethlehem Lutheran School

What grades does Bethlehem Lutheran School serve?

Bethlehem Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Bethlehem Lutheran School?

Bethlehem Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 174 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Bethlehem Lutheran School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Bethlehem Lutheran School rank in WA?

Bethlehem Lutheran School ranks #289 of 381 private schools in WA.

What is Bethlehem Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem Lutheran School a religious school?

Bethlehem 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
174
Gender Split
47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day
6.7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small City
County
Benton County
Area population (ZIP 99337)
33,080
Area average commute
24.2 min
Area median age
38.7
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 99337; 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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