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#553 of 571 private schools in WI
Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School
School · Wisconsin Rapids, WI
A private school in Wisconsin Rapids, WI serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
10611 STATE HIGHWAY 13 S, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
- 38.8:1 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
Test scores
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,424/100K
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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
$71,087
Median home value
$170,800
Median rent
$954/mo
College educated
22.9%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54494; 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)
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School is listed in Wisconsin Rapids, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School
Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School is a private school in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, serving approximately 128 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 38.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #553 of 571 private schools in WI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School
What grades does Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School serve?
Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School?
Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 128 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School is 38.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School rank in WI?
Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School ranks #553 of 571 private schools in WI.
What is Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, Good Shepherd 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 Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School a religious school?
Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 128
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 38.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 160 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Wood County
- Phone
- (715) 325-3355
- Area population (ZIP 54494)
- 27,516
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 45.8
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 54494; 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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