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St Mark Lutheran School & Preschool

1934 52nd Street Se, Kentwood, MI, 49508-0495 -

School Notes Overview:

St. Mark Lutheran School and Preschool is a ministry of St. Mark Lutheran Church, a member of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, which supports hundreds of affiliate congregations throughout the country in educating more than 280,000 students. St. Mark teachers share a broad Christian doctrine centered around the beliefs that we are saved through God’s grace, that the Holy Spirit sustains us in our faith, and that the Holy Scriptures are the inspired Word of God. St. Mark Lutheran Preschool balances education and play, giving students a positive outlook toward school and a foundation for academic achievement. Each day, preschool students talk to God through prayer and learn about Jesus and His teachings through Bible stories. Meanwhile, they develop the skills they’ll need for a lifetime of learning. At St. Mark, education doesn’t just take place in the classroom. Students also have an opportunity to develop their gifts through a variety of extracurricular activities, including drama, choir, forensics competitions and science fairs. In addition, students in grades 3-8 can hone their leadership skills while taking part in our student council....

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School Overview:

	St Mark Lutheran School & Preschool
Religious Affiliation	Lutheran Church -- Missouri Synod
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
County	Kent County, MI
Student Body
Total Students	172 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MI) School Avg.
% Students of Color	n/a	21%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 88 students
	Kind - 22 students
	Grade 1 - 12 students
	Grade 2 - 9 students
	Grade 3 - 10 students
	Grade 4 - 13 students
	Grade 5 - 1 students
	Grade 6 - 13 students
	Grade 7 - 4 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	8 teachers
	This School	(MI) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:21	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

St. Mark Lutheran School and Preschool is a ministry of St. Mark Lutheran Church, a member of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, which supports hundreds of affiliate congregations throughout the country in educating more than 280,000 students. St. Mark teachers share a broad Christian doctrine centered around the beliefs that we are saved through God’s grace, that the Holy Spirit sustains us in our faith, and that the Holy Scriptures are the inspired Word of God. St. Mark Lutheran Preschool balances education and play, giving students a positive outlook toward school and a foundation for academic achievement. Each day, preschool students talk to God through prayer and learn about Jesus and His teachings through Bible stories. Meanwhile, they develop the skills they’ll need for a lifetime of learning. At St. Mark, education doesn’t just take place in the classroom. Students also have an opportunity to develop their gifts through a variety of extracurricular activities, including drama, choir, forensics competitions and science fairs. In addition, students in grades 3-8 can hone their leadership skills while taking part in our student council.
Profile last updated: 02/16/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (49508)	School Zip (49508)	(MI) State Average
Population (Approximate)	40,065 people	9,937,974 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	38%	24%
Population Average Age	33 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.6 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$47,495	$46,742
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.5 rooms	5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	33 years old	46 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	60% / 40%	71% / 29%