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K-School

Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod) school · Grades 1–12

Des Moines, WA

2021 S 260th St, Des Moines, WA 98198

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 19% since 2017–18

K-School is a Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod) private school in Des Moines, Washington, for students from 1st grade through 12th grade. It has about 38 students and around 11 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 19% since 2017–18. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 192 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 1–12
Students
38
Teachers
3.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 17 girls, 21 boys
Religious affiliation
Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod)
School day
About 6 hours
School year
192 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 51% of Christian schools in Washington (11 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 90% of Christian schools in Washington.
    • Compared with 81 Christian schools in Washington.

    Students by survey year

    32’17–1838’19–2034’21–2238’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.

    Students by grade

    13
    23
    32
    44
    54
    64
    73
    83
    94
    103
    112
    123

    Student body

    Asian84%
    Two or more races16%

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    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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    Questions about K-School

    What grades does K-School serve?

    K-School serves grades 1–12.

    How many students attend K-School?

    About 38 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at K-School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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