Independent Elementary
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Wichita, KS
8301 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67207
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- ACollege-going
- BYears serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- 97% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Smaller classes than 65% of independent schools nationwide
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Independent Elementary is an independent private school in Wichita, Kansas, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 443 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 65% of independent schools nationwide. The school reports that about 97% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Kansas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 443
- Teachers
- 71.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 202 girls, 241 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 97% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 65% of independent schools nationwide (6 students per teacher).
- Larger than 77% of independent schools nationwide.
- Compared with 1,294 independent schools nationwide.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Kansas
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Independent Elementary whether it takes part.
- Tax Credit for Low Income Students Scholarship Program · Tax-credit scholarship
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 Independent Elementary
What grades does Independent Elementary serve?
Independent Elementary serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Independent Elementary?
About 443 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Independent Elementary?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Kansas has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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