Grace Lutheran School
School Notes Overview:
The mission of Grace Lutheran School is to provide its students and their families with a strong spiritual and academic foundation so that they know and understand God’s plan of salvation through Jesus Christ and are also able to live lives appropriate to their positions in their families, churches, community, and country. Grace Lutheran School is a learning community that integrates and correlates God’s Word and Christian values with the students’ learning and living experiences so that they see purpose in their studies and in their lives. Students feel a strong sense of personal worth as God’s children. Students recognize God’s spirit at work in their lives, creating a climate of trust, respect, cooperation, concern, and love among teachers, parents, and students....
School Overview:
Grace Lutheran School |
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| School Membership(s) | Other religious school association(s) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church -- Missouri Synod | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | |
| County | Polk County, FL | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 497 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(FL) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 5% | 34% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 132 students | ||
| Kind - 44 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 37 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 45 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 35 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 34 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 50 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 36 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 44 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 40 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers | |
This School |
(FL) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:22 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
School Notes:
- The mission of Grace Lutheran School is to provide its students and their families with a strong spiritual and academic foundation so that they know and understand God’s plan of salvation through Jesus Christ and are also able to live lives appropriate to their positions in their families, churches, community, and country. Grace Lutheran School is a learning community that integrates and correlates God’s Word and Christian values with the students’ learning and living experiences so that they see purpose in their studies and in their lives. Students feel a strong sense of personal worth as God’s children. Students recognize God’s spirit at work in their lives, creating a climate of trust, respect, cooperation, concern, and love among teachers, parents, and students.
- Profile last updated: 01/29/2007
In the News:
- Audubon Society Invites You to Film (The Lakeland Ledger)
posted on October 26, 2009 at 06:47:46 pm
The Lake Region Audubon Society will be showing the film "Wonderful Birds of Pico Bonito, Honduras," on Monday at 7 p.m. Pizza and a salad will be offered for $1 per item. A beverage, chips and cookies are included. - New principal explores school building's future (The Fargo Forum)
posted on October 4, 2009 at 05:27:03 am
Grace Lutheran School Principal Jim Krupski is settling in to a new city and school. But it may not be for long. - Graced With Memories (News Chief)
posted on July 5, 2009 at 11:12:06 am
Elda McMullen is retiring after 31 years at Grace Lutheran School in Winter Haven. Thursday, July 02, 2009. - Principal Ready to Make a Change (The Lakeland Ledger)
posted on June 22, 2009 at 06:31:59 pm
By KARA PHELPS NYT REGIONAL MEDIA GROUP Roger Walker always knew he would become a Lutheran educator, but retirement was a little less certain. - After 19 years, Walker says it's time for change (News Chief)
posted on June 22, 2009 at 12:11:47 pm
Roger Walker, principal of Grace Luthern School in Winter Haven, said his decision to retire next month is based on his desire for "a new outlook, a new change." He led Grace through big changes of its own. Thursday, June 18, 2009.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (33880) | School Zip (33880) |
(FL) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 33,778 people | 15,979,631 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 17% | 27% |
| Population Average Age | 35 years old | 38 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.6 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $34,293 | $40,558 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5 rooms | 4.9 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 34 years old | 33 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 66% / 34% | 66% / 34% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Grace Lutheran Early Childhood - 456 students - 0.1 mi. away - view location
- Winter Haven Adventist Academy - 8 students - 0.5 mi. away - view location
- Heritage Christian Academy - 102 students - 0.6 mi. away - view location
- Beymer Umc Preschool & Kindergarten - 161 students - 0.9 mi. away - view location
- St. Paul's Episcopal School - 63 students - 1.1 mi. away - view location
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