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First Lutheran School

Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8

Clearwater, FL

1644 Nursery Rd, Clearwater, FL 33756

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 77% of Christian schools in Florida
  • Serving families in Clearwater since at least 2011

In Clearwater, Florida, First Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 57 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 77% of Christian elementary schools in Florida. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 178 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
57
Teachers
7.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 25 girls, 32 boys
Religious affiliation
Lutheran (Missouri Synod)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
178 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 77% of Christian elementary schools in Florida (8 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 69% of Christian elementary schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 285 Christian elementary schools in Florida.

    Students by survey year

    88’11–1285’13–14100’15–1695’17–1857’19–2056’21–2257’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K21
    K6
    14
    26
    38
    47
    56
    65
    711
    84

    Student body

    White72%
    Hispanic or Latino12%
    Asian11%
    Two or more races5%

    Help paying tuition in Florida

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask First Lutheran School whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about First Lutheran School

    What grades does First Lutheran School serve?

    First Lutheran School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend First Lutheran School?

    About 57 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at First Lutheran School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Florida has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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