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#244 of 381 private schools in WA
Sunbeams Lutheran School
Elementary School · Kent, WA
A private elementary school in Kent, WA serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
23810 112TH AVE SE, Kent, WA 98031
- 11.5:1 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.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Sunbeams Lutheran School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,286/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kent), 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
$101,458
Median home value
$552,300
Median rent
$1,956/mo
College educated
30.4%
Homeownership
67.1%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98031; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George T. Daniel Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| Park Orchard Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 492 | Compare → |
| East Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 404 | Compare → |
| Martin Sortun Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 458 | 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.
Sunbeams Lutheran School is listed in Kent, WA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Sunbeams Lutheran School
Sunbeams Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Kent, WA, serving approximately 53 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #244 of 381 private schools in WA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sunbeams Lutheran School
What grades does Sunbeams Lutheran School serve?
Sunbeams Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Sunbeams Lutheran School?
Sunbeams Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 53 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunbeams Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunbeams Lutheran School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Sunbeams Lutheran School rank in WA?
Sunbeams Lutheran School ranks #244 of 381 private schools in WA.
What is Sunbeams Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunbeams Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Sunbeams Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, Sunbeams 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 Sunbeams Lutheran School a religious school?
Sunbeams Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 53
- Gender Split
- 58% M / 42% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- King County
- Phone
- (253) 854-3240
- Area population (ZIP 98031)
- 40,898
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 98031; 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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