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#320 of 381 private schools in WA

Faith Lutheran School

Elementary School · Tacoma, WA

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

Private

113 S 96TH ST, Tacoma, WA 98444

  • 18.8:1 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)
C-1.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B6.1 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,176
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.9 / 10
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Diversity Index63%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B5.9 / 10
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Enrollment94
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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 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. Open the Seattle map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • City Safety: High6,715/100K

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

$64,464

Median home value

$369,500

Median rent

$1,581/mo

College educated

15.2%

Homeownership

45.8%

Poverty rate

14.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98444; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White54.3%
Black20.2%
Two or More19.1%
Asian3.2%
Pacific Islander2.1%
Hispanic1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Larchmont Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–50.6 mi296Compare →
Christensen ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.4PK–50.8 mi346Compare →
Fern Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–50.8 mi287Compare →
Helen Stafford Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–51.1 mi432Compare →

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 Tacoma, WA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Faith Lutheran School

Faith Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Tacoma, WA, serving approximately 94 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #320 of 381 private schools in WA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Faith Lutheran School

What grades does Faith Lutheran School serve?

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

How many students attend Faith Lutheran School?

Faith Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 94 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Faith Lutheran School is 18.8:1. 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 WA?

Faith Lutheran School ranks #320 of 381 private schools in WA.

What is Faith Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

Faith Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran 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 Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
94
Gender Split
39% M / 61% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
168 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Pierce County
Area population (ZIP 98444)
35,660
Area average commute
30.3 min
Area median age
34.1
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 98444; 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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