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Trinity Lutheran School

Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8

Traverse City, MI

1003 S Maple St, Traverse City, MI 49684

Overall grade: B+

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  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in Traverse City since at least 2011

Trinity Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school in Traverse City, Michigan, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 90 students and around 11 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
90
Teachers
8.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 46 girls, 44 boys
Religious affiliation
Lutheran (Missouri Synod)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 51% of Christian elementary schools in Michigan (11 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 54% of Christian elementary schools in Michigan.
    • Compared with 164 Christian elementary schools in Michigan.

    Students by survey year

    99’11–1288’13–14100’15–1687’17–1880’19–2076’21–2290’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K46
    K11
    121
    28
    311
    47
    510
    611
    74
    87

    Student body

    White93%
    Two or more races7%

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    Questions about Trinity Lutheran School

    What grades does Trinity Lutheran School serve?

    Trinity Lutheran School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Trinity Lutheran School?

    About 90 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Trinity Lutheran School?

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