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#527 of 883 private schools in TX
Abiding Word Lutheran School
Elementary School · Houston, TX
A private elementary school in Houston, TX serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
17123 RED OAK DR, Houston, TX 77090
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
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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 TX
Test scores
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Where Abiding Word Lutheran School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,451/100K
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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
$48,196
Median home value
$235,500
Median rent
$1,228/mo
College educated
25.1%
Homeownership
28%
Poverty rate
20.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77090; 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)
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Tree SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 0.1 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Bammel ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 679 | Compare → |
| Ponderosa ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 738 | Compare → |
| Spring Woods Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 2 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Abiding Word Lutheran School is listed in Houston, TX; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Abiding Word Lutheran School
Abiding Word Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Houston, TX, serving approximately 71 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #527 of 883 private schools in TX.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Abiding Word Lutheran School
What grades does Abiding Word Lutheran School serve?
Abiding Word Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Abiding Word Lutheran School?
Abiding Word Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 71 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abiding Word Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at Abiding Word Lutheran School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Abiding Word Lutheran School rank in TX?
Abiding Word Lutheran School ranks #527 of 883 private schools in TX.
What is Abiding Word Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
Abiding Word Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Abiding Word Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, Abiding Word 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 Abiding Word Lutheran School a religious school?
Abiding Word 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
- 71
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 177 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Harris County
- Phone
- (281) 895-7048
- Area population (ZIP 77090)
- 41,843
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 30.1
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 77090; 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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