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First Steps
Elementary School
6245 Honolulu Ave, La Crescenta, CA 91214
Enrollment
50
Student-Teacher
6.2:1
Grades
Kindergarten – Kindergarten
Enrollment
50
Student-Teacher
6.2:1
Grades
Kindergarten – Kindergarten
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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First Steps
Elementary School in La Crescenta · grades Kindergarten – Kindergarten. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About First Steps
First Steps is a private elementary school in La Crescenta, CA. First Steps serves approximately 50 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-Kindergarten, and has a 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 50 students, First Steps is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 6.2:1 students to teachers, First Steps sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
First Steps is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow First Steps compares to 6 public schools serving similar grades in La Crescenta, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| First Steps (this school) | — |
| Dunsmore Elementary | 8.8 |
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary | 7.6 |
| Valley View Elementary | 8.6 |
| La Crescenta Elementary | 7.0 |
| Monte Vista Elementary | 8.8 |
| Mountain Avenue Elementary | 7.1 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 50 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.2:1
- Address
- 6245 Honolulu Ave, La Crescenta, CA 91214
- Phone
- (818) 957-6364
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
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.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 3 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Location
6245 Honolulu Ave, La Crescenta, CA 91214
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering First Steps may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Dunsmore Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 0.8 miles away). Another option is Monte Vista Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 1.8 miles away). Additionally, Valley View Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 1.1 miles away). For more schools in La Crescenta, see our La Crescenta schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST STEPS SCHOOL La Crescenta | 0.0 mi | 5.4 |
| Chamlian Armenian School Glendale | 0.4 mi | — |
| CHAMLIAN ARMENIAN SCHOOL Glendale | 0.4 mi | 2.3 |
| ST JAMES-HOLY REDEEMER SCHOOL La Crescenta | 0.7 mi | 6.6 |
| St. James -Holy Redeemer School La Crescenta | 0.7 mi | — |
| Dunsmore Elementary La Crescenta | 0.8 mi | 8.8 |
| Anderson W. Clark Magnet High La Crescenta | 0.9 mi | 8.1 |
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary La Crescenta | 0.9 mi | 7.6 |
| Mountain View Elementary Tujunga | 1.1 mi | 6.3 |
| Valley View Elementary La Crescenta | 1.1 mi | 8.6 |
| Crescenta Valley High La Crescenta | 1.6 mi | 7.7 |
| Pinewood Avenue Elementary Tujunga | 1.7 mi | 4.6 |
| La Crescenta Elementary La Crescenta | 1.8 mi | 7.0 |
| Monte Vista Elementary La Crescenta | 1.8 mi | 8.8 |
| ROBBINS NEST PRESCHOOL La Crescenta | 2.0 mi | — |
| OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL Tujunga | 2.1 mi | 7.5 |
| Rosemont Middle La Crescenta | 1.9 mi | 7.7 |
| Elliott Institute La Crescenta | 2.2 mi | — |
| ELLIOTT INSTITUTE La Crescenta | 2.2 mi | — |
| Mountain Avenue Elementary La Crescenta | 2.3 mi | 7.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 91214 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$131,716
Median Home Value
$1,088,200
Median Rent
$2,475/mo
Population
31,707
College Educated
59.2%
Homeownership
73.3%
Avg Commute
29.9 min
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Median Age
40.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about First Steps
What grades does First Steps serve?
First Steps serves students in grades Kindergarten through Kindergarten.
How many students attend First Steps?
First Steps has an enrollment of approximately 50 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at First Steps?
The student-teacher ratio at First Steps is 6.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is First Steps a private school?
Yes, First Steps 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.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 50
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (818) 957-6364
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