Independent Elementary School serves 533 students in grades Prekindergarten-12. The student:teacher of Independent Elementary School is 8:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked KS School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 533 students
- Yearly Tuition: $25,150
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Independent Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
533 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Number of AP Courses
12 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,150
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panthers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Independent Elementary School cost?
Independent Elementary School's tuition is approximately $25,150 for private students.
What is Independent Elementary School's ranking?
Independent Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Independent Elementary School?
The application deadline for Independent Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Independent Elementary School is Kapaun Mt Carmel Catholic High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is The Independent School, High (0.8 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
Kapaun Mt Carmel Catholic High School
(Catholic)
8506 E Central Ave
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 634-0315
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 634-0315
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 906 students
8317 E Douglas Ave
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 686-0152
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 686-0152
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 499 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Classical School of Wichita
(Christian)
6355 Willowbrook St.
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 773-9279
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 773-9279
1.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 460 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
9500 E. Boston
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 684-4574
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 684-4574
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
9115 E 13th Street N
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 771-2203
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 771-2203
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 967 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
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