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Trinity First Lutheran School

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

Minneapolis, MN

1115 E 19th St, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Overall grade: A+

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

  • A+Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any Christian school in Minneapolis
  • Smaller classes than 88% of Christian schools in Minnesota
  • Growing: enrollment up 64% since 2011–12

In Minneapolis, Minnesota, Trinity First Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 113 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 88% of Christian elementary schools in Minnesota. Enrollment is up about 64% 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
113
Teachers
15.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 53 girls, 60 boys
Religious affiliation
Lutheran (Missouri Synod)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
171 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 88% of Christian elementary schools in Minnesota (7 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 70% of Christian elementary schools in Minnesota.
    • Compared with 100 Christian elementary schools in Minnesota.

    Students by survey year

    69’11–1284’13–14118’17–18106’19–20113’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K28
    K20
    114
    217
    313
    47
    514
    611
    76
    811

    Student body

    Black47%
    White23%
    Two or more races12%
    Hispanic or Latino11%
    American Indian or Alaska Native8%

    Help paying tuition in Minnesota

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

    What grades does Trinity First Lutheran School serve?

    Trinity First Lutheran School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Trinity First Lutheran School?

    About 113 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Trinity 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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