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#327 of 381 private schools in WA
St Lukes School
Elementary School · Federal Way, WA
A private elementary school in Federal Way, WA serving grades Pre-K – 1st.
515 S 312TH ST, Federal Way, WA 98003
- 18:1 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 WA.
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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.
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Where St Lukes School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,943/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Federal Way), 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
$70,800
Median home value
$428,500
Median rent
$1,650/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
47.6%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98003; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirror Lake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 487 | Compare → |
| St Vincent De Paul SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 201 | Compare → |
| Lake Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 357 | Compare → |
| Federal Way Public School EceapEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK | 1.2 mi | 321 | 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.
St Lukes School is listed in Federal Way, WA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Lukes School
St Lukes School is a private elementary school in Federal Way, WA, serving approximately 36 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #327 of 381 private schools in WA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Lukes School
What grades does St Lukes School serve?
St Lukes School serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend St Lukes School?
St Lukes School has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Lukes School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Lukes School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Lukes School rank in WA?
St Lukes School ranks #327 of 381 private schools in WA.
What is St Lukes School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Lukes 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 St Lukes School a private school?
Yes, St Lukes 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 St Lukes School a religious school?
St Lukes School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 36
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 185 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Phone
- (253) 941-3000
- Area population (ZIP 98003)
- 52,210
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 98003; 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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