First Christian Day School
Disciples of Christ school · Grades Pre-K–8
Waxahachie, TX
1109 Brown St, Waxahachie, TX 75165
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
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
- Serving families in Waxahachie since at least 2011
First Christian Day School is a Disciples of Christ private school in Waxahachie, Texas, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 64 students and around 7 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school supports homeschooling families. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Texas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 64
- Teachers
- 8.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 28 girls, 36 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Disciples of Christ
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
- Supports homeschooling
- Yes, a main role of this school
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 59% of Christian elementary schools in Texas (7 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 55% of Christian elementary schools in Texas.
- Compared with 176 Christian elementary schools in Texas.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Texas
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask First Christian Day School whether it takes part.
- Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) · Education savings account
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?
Questions about First Christian Day School
What grades does First Christian Day School serve?
First Christian Day School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend First Christian Day School?
About 64 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at First Christian Day School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Texas has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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