First Lutheran School

Our mission is to provide a Christ-centered academically excellent program, where through nurturing and encouragement, children grow to spiritual maturity, modeling the morals, values, and characteristics of a Christian lifestyle.
At First Lutheran, all of our students receive daily instruction in the Word of God and instruction in all other subjects is done in the light of God's Word.
Children are taught the demands of God's law and are comforted by the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ.
They receive encouragement and instruction to live in service to Christ and others.
Each person's uniqueness is recognized and each individual is helped to achieve their full potential – spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, physically, socially, and aesthetically.
Each child knows that he or she is a valued, accepted, and respected part of the First Lutheran School family.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked AR School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 144 students
  • Average class size: 13 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

First Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1853
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 1, 2025

Student Body

Total Students
144 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
First Lutheran School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
13 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Lutheran School's ranking?
First Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arkansas for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for First Lutheran School?
The application deadline for First Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked AR School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 144 students
  • Average class size: 13 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Arkansas is $9,903 for elementary schools and $9,213 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Arkansas is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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