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#580 of 883 private schools in TX
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Elementary School
202 HWY 71 W, Bastrop, TX 78602
Enrollment
42
Student-Teacher
10.5:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
42
Student-Teacher
10.5:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Texas private schools
#580 of 883
In Bastrop
#2 of 2
public schools
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Good Shepherd Lutheran School
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About Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Good Shepherd Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Bastrop, TX. Good Shepherd Lutheran School serves approximately 42 students, and covers grades Pre-K-4th, and has a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Good Shepherd Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #580 of 883 private schools in TX.
- This school 5.9 · Average
- TX avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 42 students, Good Shepherd Lutheran School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Good Shepherd Lutheran School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Good Shepherd Lutheran School compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in Bastrop, TX
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Lutheran School (this school) | 5.9 |
| MINA EL | 6.7 |
| EMILE EL | 4.8 |
| LOST PINES EL | 3.0 |
| COMPASS ROSE HARVEST | 3.5 |
| BLUEBONNET EL | 3.8 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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 TX.
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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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
202 HWY 71 W, Bastrop, TX 78602
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Good Shepherd Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. CALVARY EPISCOPAL SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MINA EL (rated 6.7/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, EMILE EL (rated 4.8/10, 1.1 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Bastrop, see our Bastrop schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 12.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CALVARY EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Bastrop | 0.7 mi | 7.0 |
| FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMY-BASTROP Lewisville | 0.7 mi | 6.1 |
| BASTROP INT Bastrop | 0.8 mi | 3.7 |
| MINA EL Bastrop | 1.0 mi | 6.7 |
| BASTROP MIDDLE Bastrop | 1.1 mi | 4.0 |
| COLORADO RIVER COLLEGIATE ACADEMY Bastrop | 1.2 mi | 7.6 |
| GENESIS H S Bastrop | 1.2 mi | 4.1 |
| EMILE EL Bastrop | 1.1 mi | 4.8 |
| BASTROP H S Bastrop | 1.4 mi | 5.0 |
| BASTROP MONTESSORI Bastrop | 1.4 mi | — |
| LOST PINES EL Bastrop | 5.8 mi | 3.0 |
| COMPASS ROSE HARVEST Bastrop | 6.1 mi | 3.5 |
| BASTROP COUNTY JUVENILE BOOT CAMP Bastrop | 7.2 mi | — |
| BLUEBONNET EL Bastrop | 6.4 mi | 3.8 |
| CEDAR CREEK H S Cedar Creek | 8.9 mi | 4.6 |
| CEDAR CREEK INT Cedar Creek | 9.1 mi | 1.9 |
| CEDAR CREEK MIDDLE Cedar Creek | 9.1 mi | 2.4 |
| CEDAR CREEK EL Cedar Creek | 10.4 mi | 2.5 |
| BROWN PRI Smithville | 11.9 mi | 4.4 |
| RED ROCK EL Red Rock | 12.5 mi | 2.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 78602 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$86,976
Median Home Value
$310,300
Median Rent
$1,331/mo
Population
35,786
College Educated
26.6%
Homeownership
69.5%
Avg Commute
31.3 min
Poverty Rate
11.9%
Median Age
38.1
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|---|---|
| LUPINE LANE Austin, TX | 5.9 |
| CLEBURNE ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Cleburne, TX | 6.0 |
| CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Abilene, TX | 6.0 |
| FT WORTH ADVENTIST JR ACADEMY Fort Worth, TX | 6.0 |
| HILL COUNTRY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Boerne, TX | 6.0 |
| MOSAIC ACADEMY Fort Worth, TX | 6.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Good Shepherd Lutheran School
What grades does Good Shepherd Lutheran School serve?
Good Shepherd Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Good Shepherd Lutheran School?
Good Shepherd Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 42 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Good Shepherd Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at Good Shepherd Lutheran School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Good Shepherd Lutheran School rank in TX?
Good Shepherd Lutheran School ranks #580 of 883 private schools in TX.
What is Good Shepherd Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
Good Shepherd Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Good Shepherd Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, Good Shepherd Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Evangelical Lutheran Church in America affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Good Shepherd Lutheran School a religious school?
Good Shepherd Lutheran School has a Evangelical Lutheran Church in America religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 42
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 187 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Bastrop County
- Phone
- (512) 988-1778
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