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Trinity Lutheran School

Lutheran (ELCA) school · Grades K–8

Hawthorne, CA

4783 W 130th St, Hawthorne, CA 90250

Overall grade: A+

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

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

What stands out

  • The only Christian school in Hawthorne
  • Serving families in Hawthorne since at least 2011

In Hawthorne, California, Trinity Lutheran School is a Lutheran (ELCA) private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 61 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
61
Teachers
6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 32 girls, 29 boys
Religious affiliation
Lutheran (ELCA)
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 59% of Christian elementary schools in California (10 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 69% of Christian elementary schools in California.
    • Compared with 302 Christian elementary schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    80’11–1281’13–1474’15–1665’17–1877’19–2071’21–2261’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K6
    111
    28
    34
    411
    57
    67
    73
    84

    Student body

    Black49%
    Hispanic or Latino23%
    White18%
    American Indian or Alaska Native5%
    Asian3%
    Two or more races2%

    Member of

    • Evangelical Lutheran Education Association

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    • 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?
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    Questions about Trinity Lutheran School

    What grades does Trinity Lutheran School serve?

    Trinity Lutheran School serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend Trinity Lutheran School?

    About 61 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Trinity Lutheran School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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