First Lutheran School
School Notes Overview:
First Lutheran School, established in 1957, is owned and operated by First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Torrance. Our School provides instruction all subjects required by the State of California. The First Lutheran teaching philosophy includes critical thinking, cooperative learning skills, and the Open Court approach to reading. Our goals are to provide a caring environment to our school and the community, to prepare students intellectually with a strong academic program, and to nurture children and families in the Christian faith. First Lutheran offers a first-rate Christian education where Christ is taught in the classroom and where the Christian principles of love and forgiveness are taught and practiced in every arena of school life. A high level of parent involvement is to be found at every grade level throughout the school. First Lutheran School, rooted in Christian faith and the assurance of God's grace, provides our diverse community of children a quality education, preparing them to participate in the world through lives of service and leadership....
School Overview:
First Lutheran School |
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| School Membership(s) |
American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA) Other school association(s) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA) | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 8 | |
| County | Los Angeles County, CA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 387 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 40% | 40% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Kind - 49 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 40 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 47 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 46 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 49 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 39 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 44 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 40 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 33 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers | |
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:19 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 172 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
School Notes:
- First Lutheran School, established in 1957, is owned and operated by First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Torrance. Our School provides instruction all subjects required by the State of California. The First Lutheran teaching philosophy includes critical thinking, cooperative learning skills, and the Open Court approach to reading. Our goals are to provide a caring environment to our school and the community, to prepare students intellectually with a strong academic program, and to nurture children and families in the Christian faith. First Lutheran offers a first-rate Christian education where Christ is taught in the classroom and where the Christian principles of love and forgiveness are taught and practiced in every arena of school life. A high level of parent involvement is to be found at every grade level throughout the school. First Lutheran School, rooted in Christian faith and the assurance of God's grace, provides our diverse community of children a quality education, preparing them to participate in the world through lives of service and leadership.
- Profile last updated: 02/10/2009
In the News:
- First Lutheran school holds Taste of the Town in Torrance (Daily Breeze)
posted on May 8, 2009 at 11:17:16 pm
First Lutheran school invites the community to go restaurant-hopping, hear live jazz, do the Lindy Hop, and have the kids cared for, at the fifth annual Taste of the Town.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (90503) | School Zip (90503) |
(CA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 41,970 people | 33,864,644 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 51% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 39 years old | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.5 persons | 2.8 persons |
| Median Household Income | $58,127 | $51,306 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.6 rooms | 4.8 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 44 years old | 41 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (90503) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 53% / 47% | 55% / 45% |
School Map:
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