School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1981
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
88 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
State avg.: 32%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
Average Class Size
9 students
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Collared, solid color shirts/blouses; khakis or similar pants, Solid color skirts/jumpers/dresses. Dress down days on Fridays
List of Courses Offered
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Sliding tuition scale for second and subsequent children in same family
% on Financial Aid
6%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,600
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Robert Lastowski (Principal)
Admissions Associate
Christine Ferguson
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
ChoirDrama Club
School Notes
- First Lutheran School promotes excellence in contemporary education with a caring Christian faculty and staff committed to providing challenging academic instruction in a joyful Christian setting to the whole community.
- First Lutheran Church has been serving Holyoke and Western Massachusetts since 1867, providing over 130 years of dedicated and committed work for the Lord.
- First Lutheran Christian School offers a full-day four-year-old academic program.
- Our teaching includes the social, physical, spiritual, intellectual, and emotional learning processes.
- Our "Letter People" is an engaging way to teach letter recognition and phonemic awareness.
- First Lutheran Church and School has established a Christian Day School to offer a complete Christian education to its children and the children of the community.
- Serving the Pioneer Valley and beyond since 1981.
- The school offers a challenging curriculum of core subjects and electives.
- We offer a nurturing, safe environment in which children grow academically and spiritually.
- FLS has a faculty of qualified, dedicated individuals who meet state certification guidelines.
- All hold Bachelor of Arts degrees; several have a Masters Degree.
- The children from pre-school through 5th grade are in a self-contained classroom.
- The Pre-school teacher has an aide.
- Grades 6,7,and 8 are departmentalized.
- The purpose of this organization will be to help parents and teachers in their mutual concern for greater effectiveness in Christian child training.
- First Lutheran School promotes excellence in contemporary education with a caring Christian faculty and staff committed to providing challenging academic instruction in a joyful Christian setting to the whole community.
- First Lutheran Church has been serving Holyoke and Western Massachusetts since 1867, providing over 130 years of dedicated and committed work for the Lord.
- School offer a full-day four-year-old academic program.
- Our teaching includes the social, physical, spiritual, intellectual, and emotional learning processes.
- Our "Letter People" is an engaging way to teach letter recognition and phonemic awareness.
- First Lutheran Church and School has established a Christian Day School to offer a complete Christian education to its children and the children of the community.
- It first opened in 1981.
- The school offers a challenging curriculum of core subjects and electives.
- We offer a nurturing, safe environment in which children grow academically and spiritually.
- FLS has a faculty of qualified, dedicated individuals who meet state certification guidelines.
- All hold Bachelor of Arts degrees; several have a Masters Degree.
- The children from pre-school through 5th grade are in a self-contained classroom.
- The Pre-school teacher has an aide.
- Grades 6,7,and 8 are departmentalized.
- The purpose of this organization will be to help parents and teachers in their mutual concern for greater effectiveness in Christian child training.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does First Lutheran Christian School cost?
First Lutheran Christian School's tuition is approximately $7,200 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of First Lutheran Christian School?
The acceptance rate of First Lutheran Christian School is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 73%.
When is the application deadline for First Lutheran Christian School?
The application deadline for First Lutheran Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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