First Lutheran School

2900 W Carson Street, Torrance, CA, 90503-0905
Tel: (310)320-9920
Grades: K - 8 | 387 students
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First Lutheran School, established in 1957, is owned and operated by First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Torrance. First Lutheran is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and provides instruction in all subjects required by the State of California. In addition, First Lutheran's daily curriculum includes enrichment courses in vocal music, religion and computer technology. 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 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
School Membership(s) American Association of Christian Schools (AACS)
Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA)
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 8
Student Body
Total Students 387 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 40% (CA School Avg.: 43%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 20:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 6 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
First Kids after-school arts program LEAD student council
after-school Spanish language classes after-school interscholastic sports program
church youth choirs church youth groups

School Notes:

  • First Lutheran School, established in 1957, is owned and operated by First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Torrance.
  • First Lutheran is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and provides instruction in all subjects required by the State of California.
  • First Lutheran's daily curriculum includes enrichment courses in vocal music, religion and computer technology.
  • 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 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.

Nearby Schools:

First Lutheran School
Gr. K-8 | 0 mi. away
Greenwood Ave. KinderCare
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 0.3 mi. away
Pacific Lutheran High School
Gr. 9-12 | 0.3 mi. away
Hickory Tree School
Gr. K-6 | 0.4 mi. away
The Chldren's Place
Gr. 2-7 | 0.5 mi. away
Childrens Place
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-6 | 0.6 mi. away

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