Prototype v1 — dev build for design review. School records are reproduced from the Texas TEFA finder and the NCES Private School Survey (October 9, 2026); phone number and partner-fund terms are placeholders.
Christian Schools · Richmond, Rosenberg & Southern Fort Bend

Westlake Lutheran Academy

Christian School serving grades PK-10 in Richmond (Richmond, Rosenberg & Southern Fort Bend). Participates in TEFA. Funding fit, public records and questions to ask are below.

Verified against two public records. TEFA participation is checked against the Texas Education Freedom Accounts participating-school finder (Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts), retrieved October 9, 2026. Enrollment, teachers, religious orientation and associations come from the NCES Private School Survey (U.S. Department of Education) (2023-24, or 2021-22 where noted). Tuition is not reported to either — confirm it with the school.

Funding fit for Westlake Lutheran Academy

$10,474
TEFA private-school award, 2026-27 — the same at every grade served here (PK-10)
$15,952 to $17,084
Typical TEFA total with an IEP for a Lamar CISD resident (resource/self-contained to mainstream codes)
$10,474
TEFA pre-K for eligible 3- and 4-year-olds (income, English learner, military and similar criteria)

Westlake Lutheran Academy appears in the Texas Comptroller's TEFA participating-school finder (checked October 9, 2026). A Houston-area student who holds a Texas Education Freedom Account can use it here. For 2026-27 that is $10,474 per student, deposited 25% on July 1, 25% on October 1 and 50% on February 1, and paid to the school through the Odyssey platform. To participate, a school must be accredited by a TEPSAC-recognized organization or TEA, have operated at least two school years, and give an annual norm-referenced test in grades 3-12.

The school also serves pre-K. TEFA pays the full award for eligible 3- and 4-year-olds whose families meet the free public pre-K criteria (income, English learner, military, foster care and similar). Kindergarten eligibility is broader, so a child can stay at the same school.

Christian and church-affiliated schools often offer member rates, sponsorships and sibling discounts, and the state's guidelines require those discounts to continue for TEFA families. Church-run schools may also qualify for the Edu Fund partner scholarship, which has no income cap. The registered name suggests a congregation-run school, which is the kind of school our partner fund is built for.

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“Westlake Lutheran Academy is a vibrant, Christ-centered community where students are truly known and challenged to grow. Our school blends strong academics, with a focus on STEM along with meaningful character development and a culture of belonging. We welcome families from diverse backgrounds and…”
— description the school provided to the TEFA finder

In the U.S. Department of Education's Private School Survey (2023-24), the school reported 158 K-12 students, 20 full-time-equivalent teachers and a 7.7073170732:1 student-teacher ratio.

Programs the school reported to the state finder

STEM/STEAMProject-Based LearningCollege PrepAdvanced Placement (AP)One-on-One TutoringAfter-School Academic HelpSummer School ProgramsCharacter EducationCommunity Service FocusSocial-Emotional LearningDemocratic/Student-Led GovernanceTechnology AccessGreat Facilities (gym, auditorium, etc.)Small Class SizesExtended School Day/YearUniforms/Dress CodeSecurity Features

Discounts reported to TEFA: Sliding Scale Tuition, Sibling Discounts.

Questions to ask this school

  1. Do you participate in TEFA, and are you confirming enrollments for families awarded in the next cycle?
  2. What is tuition for my child's grade, and which fees (registration, books, technology, uniforms, lunch) can be paid from the TEFA account?
  3. Which discounts do you offer (sibling, church member, employee), and what need-based aid is available for the balance?
  4. Will you accept the TEFA payment schedule (25% July, 25% October, 50% February), or do you need a deposit from personal funds?
  5. Are you a Texas Rising Star provider, and do you take Workforce Solutions child care assistance for before- and after-care?

TEFA with an IEP: what it's worth near Richmond

Home districtTEFA-funded students (Jul 29, 2026)IEP: speech only (00)IEP: mainstream (40)IEP: resource / self-contained (41-45)IEP: residential facility (81-89)
Lamar CISD915$11,432$17,084$15,952$26,281
Fort Bend ISD2024$11,438$17,122$15,983$26,372

Totals = $10,474 base + the district add-on from the Comptroller's 2026-27 Special Education Funding Table, capped at $30,000. Funded counts: TEFA Annual Demographic Report (data as of July 29, 2026). All Houston-area districts →

Private schools near Westlake Lutheran Academy

We list 12 K-12 private schools in Richmond, Rosenberg & Southern Fort Bend, and 10 of them participate in TEFA. See all of them →

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