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First Impressions Academy

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8

Fayetteville, NC

6965 Nexus Ct, Fayetteville, NC 28304

Overall grade: A+

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

  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in Fayetteville since at least 2011

First Impressions Academy is an independent private school in Fayetteville, North Carolina, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 227 students and around 9 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 1413% since 2011–12. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 183 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
227
Teachers
25.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 113 girls, 114 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
183 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 67% of independent elementary schools in North Carolina.
    • Compared with 39 independent elementary schools in North Carolina.

    Students by survey year

    15’11–1246’13–14192’15–16125’17–18193’19–20224’21–22227’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K88
    K36
    136
    224
    336
    422
    529
    616
    714
    814

    Student body

    White62%
    Black20%
    Hispanic or Latino7%
    Asian5%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander4%
    Two or more races1%

    Member of

    • A state or regional independent school association

    Help paying tuition in North Carolina

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask First Impressions Academy whether it takes part.

    More about North Carolina's programs →

    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 First Impressions Academy

    What grades does First Impressions Academy serve?

    First Impressions Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend First Impressions Academy?

    About 227 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at First Impressions Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. North Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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