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#253 of 571 private schools in WI
Top 44% of private schools
First German Evangelical Lutheran School
Elementary School · Manitowoc, WI
A private elementary school in Manitowoc, WI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1025 S 8TH ST, Manitowoc, WI 54220
- Math 42% vs WI 48% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs WI 47% (2025)
- 11.2:1 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 WI.
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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 WI
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
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Where First German Evangelical 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 75Very Walkable
- Bike 69Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,181/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,188
Median home value
$159,500
Median rent
$790/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
69.8%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54220; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 352 | Compare → |
| Madison ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 207 | Compare → |
| Immanuel Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 105 | Compare → |
| Life AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–2 | 1.4 mi | 8 | 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.
First German Evangelical Lutheran School is listed in Manitowoc, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About First German Evangelical Lutheran School
First German Evangelical Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Manitowoc, WI, serving approximately 72 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #253 of 571 private schools in WI. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about First German Evangelical Lutheran School
What grades does First German Evangelical Lutheran School serve?
First German Evangelical Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend First German Evangelical Lutheran School?
First German Evangelical Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 72 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at First German Evangelical Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at First German Evangelical Lutheran School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does First German Evangelical Lutheran School rank in WI?
First German Evangelical Lutheran School ranks #253 of 571 private schools in WI.
What is First German Evangelical Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
First German Evangelical Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at First German Evangelical Lutheran School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, First German Evangelical Lutheran School has 42% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Is First German Evangelical Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, First German Evangelical 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 First German Evangelical Lutheran School a religious school?
First German Evangelical 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
- 72
- Gender Split
- 43% M / 57% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 172 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Manitowoc County
- Phone
- (920) 682-7021
- Area population (ZIP 54220)
- 40,739
- Area average commute
- 18 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 54220; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 FORWARD; directory SY 2021–22
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