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#139 of 188 private schools in CO
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran School
Elementary School · Westminster, CO
A private elementary school in Westminster, CO serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
8997 W 88TH AVE, Westminster, CO 80021
- 10:1 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 CO.
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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 CO
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
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Where Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,873/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Westminster), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,645
Median home value
$530,300
Median rent
$2,054/mo
College educated
53.3%
Homeownership
51.8%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80021; 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)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weber Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 301 | Compare → |
| Woodrow Wilson Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 518 | Compare → |
| Lukas Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 415 | Compare → |
| Semper Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 313 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran School is listed in Westminster, CO; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran School
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Westminster, CO, serving approximately 40 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #139 of 188 private schools in CO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran School
What grades does Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran School serve?
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran School?
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran School rank in CO?
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran School ranks #139 of 188 private schools in CO.
What is Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, Shepherd of the Valley 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 Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran School a religious school?
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran School has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 40
- Gender Split
- 75% M / 25% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 172 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Phone
- (303) 424-1306
- Area population (ZIP 80021)
- 35,562
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 80021; 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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