Below Average
#89 of 100 private schools in NM
Shepherd Lutheran
Elementary School · Albuquerque, NM
A private elementary school in Albuquerque, NM serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
3900 WYOMING BLVD NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111
- 19:1 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 NM.
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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 NM
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Shepherd Lutheran sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,820/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,511
Median home value
$349,200
Median rent
$1,310/mo
College educated
56.1%
Homeownership
61.8%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87111; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osuna ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 440 | Compare → |
| Comanche ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 339 | Compare → |
| New Mexico International SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.4 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 401 | Compare → |
| Sombra Del Monte ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 226 | 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 Lutheran is listed in Albuquerque, NM; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Shepherd Lutheran
Shepherd Lutheran is a private elementary school in Albuquerque, NM, serving approximately 57 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #89 of 100 private schools in NM.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shepherd Lutheran
What grades does Shepherd Lutheran serve?
Shepherd Lutheran serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Shepherd Lutheran?
Shepherd Lutheran has an enrollment of approximately 57 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shepherd Lutheran?
The student-teacher ratio at Shepherd Lutheran is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Shepherd Lutheran rank in NM?
Shepherd Lutheran ranks #89 of 100 private schools in NM.
What is Shepherd Lutheran's MySchoolScout rating?
Shepherd Lutheran has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Shepherd Lutheran a private school?
Yes, Shepherd Lutheran 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 Lutheran a religious school?
Shepherd Lutheran has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 57
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 163 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Phone
- (505) 292-6622
- Area population (ZIP 87111)
- 57,219
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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 87111; 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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