First Evangelical Lutheran School

520 West Avenue S, La Crosse, WI, 54601-0546
Tel: (608)784-1050
Grades: PK - 8 | 112 students
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First Lutheran School was first organized in 1859 by Pastor Fachtmann, our first Pastor, who maintained it for 7 years before the first teacher was hired. Remaining as a Christian day school since its inception, our school blossomed from only a few pupils to a record enrollment of 295 students set in 1961. In recent years, our school has maintained a fairly stable enrollment of about 115 students. We assist families in the spiritual growth of their children to know and live for their Savior Jesus Christ in all areas of their lives.

School Overview:
First Evangelical Lutheran School
School Membership(s) Council for Exceptional Children
Religious Affiliation Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Year Founded 1859
Student Body
Total Students 112 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 8% (WI School Avg.: 16%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 12:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 10%
Average Class Size 12 students
Classroom dress code Casual
(non-offensive, neat, clean clothing)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $2,700
Tuition Notes non-member tuition is listed, other WELS is half and members have no tuition
Admissions Director David Niemi
Admissions Associate Linda Smolek
Sports
Total Sports Offered 4 sports
Sports
Basketball Softball
Track and Field Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 4 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
choir band
piano fine arts

School Notes:

  • First Lutheran School was blessed in 2002 with a new gymnasium, music room, technology lab, library, and school offices.

    • Profile last updated: 09/02/2011

Nearby Schools:

First Evangelical Lutheran School
Gr. PK-8 | 0 mi. away
Blessed Sacrament School
Gr. 4-7 | 0.6 mi. away
Aquinas High School
Gr. 9-12 | 0.8 mi. away
Aquinas Middle School
Gr. 8-9 | 0.8 mi. away
St Joseph Cathedral School
Gr. K-3 | 0.8 mi. away

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