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First Lutheran
Elementary School · Torrance, CA
A private elementary school in Torrance, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
2900 West Carson Street, Torrance, CA 90503
Academics
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We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test scores
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Where First Lutheran sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,096/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Torrance), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$119,685
Median home value
$1,058,100
Median rent
$2,249/mo
College educated
55.4%
Homeownership
52.5%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90503; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | K–8 | 0.0 mi | 307 | Compare → |
| Hickory Tree SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Hickory Tree SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 67 | Compare → |
| Fern ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 482 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
First Lutheran is listed in Torrance, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About First Lutheran
First Lutheran is a private elementary school in Torrance, CA, serving approximately 304 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about First Lutheran
What grades does First Lutheran serve?
First Lutheran serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend First Lutheran?
First Lutheran has an enrollment of approximately 304 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at First Lutheran?
The student-teacher ratio at First Lutheran is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is First Lutheran a private school?
Yes, First Lutheran is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
School factsState private-school directory (SY 2024–25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 304
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (310) 320-9920
- Area population (ZIP 90503)
- 43,764
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- State private-school directory · SY 2024–25 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90503; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2024–25
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