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First Lutheran School

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

Glencoe, MN

1015 14th St E, Glencoe, MN 55336

Overall grade: B

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

  • B+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in Glencoe since at least 2011

In Glencoe, Minnesota, First Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 131 students attend, with roughly 14 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 171 days a year. Minnesota has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
131
Teachers
9.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
13.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 72 girls, 59 boys
Religious affiliation
Lutheran (Missouri Synod)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
171 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 72% of Christian elementary schools in Minnesota.
    • Compared with 100 Christian elementary schools in Minnesota.

    Students by survey year

    121’11–12109’13–1487’15–1695’17–1880’19–20121’21–22131’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K18
    K17
    123
    213
    310
    418
    515
    618
    710
    87

    Student body

    White95%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    Black1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    Help paying tuition in Minnesota

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

    More about Minnesota's programs →

    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 131 students, with 14 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. Minnesota has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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