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St. Andrew Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Independence, KS

215 N Park Blvd, Independence, KS 67301

Overall grade: A

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

  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Independence
  • Serving families in Independence since at least 2011

In Independence, Kansas, St. Andrew Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 89 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Wichita. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 166 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–8
Students
89
Teachers
8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 48 girls, 41 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
166 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 57% of Catholic elementary schools in Kansas (11 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 77% of Catholic elementary schools in Kansas.
    • Compared with 70 Catholic elementary schools in Kansas.

    Students by survey year

    128’11–12112’13–14103’15–1675’17–1867’19–2061’21–2289’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K26
    K9
    111
    219
    37
    48
    57
    612
    73
    813

    Student body

    White82%
    Hispanic or Latino17%
    Black1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Kansas

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Andrew Catholic School whether it takes part.

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    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 St. Andrew Catholic School

    What grades does St. Andrew Catholic School serve?

    St. Andrew Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Andrew Catholic School?

    About 89 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Andrew Catholic School?

    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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