Al-salam Day School vs. Islamic School Of Greater Kansas City
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School Overview
Overview
Al–salam Day School in Ballwin, MO, serves 333 students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a suburban community setting.
Founded in 1990, the school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 supported by 37 teachers.
The school maintains an Islamic orientation with formal dress code policies and is accredited by Cognia and a member of the Islamic School League of America.
Al–salam Day School has a diverse student body with 80% students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for diversity and student enrollment size.
The school offers co–educational regular elementary and secondary programs within the Ballwin suburbs.
Islamic School Of Greater Kansas City in Kansas City, MO serves 208 students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a rural community setting.
Founded in 1989, the co–educational school has an Islamic religious affiliation and is a member of state or regional independent school associations.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 with 18 teachers serving both elementary and secondary grade levels.
Annual tuition is $9,000, which is below the local average tuition for private elementary and high schools in Kansas City.
Approximately 37% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some degree of diversity within the rural Kansas City community.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
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No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Year Founded
1990
1989
Students Body
Total Students
333 students
208 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
80%
37%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
97
13
Kindergarten Students
34
22
Grade 1 Students
37
15
Grade 2 Students
22
13
Grade 3 Students
15
17
Grade 4 Students
10
18
Grade 5 Students
20
14
Grade 6 Students
20
33
Grade 7 Students
15
20
Grade 8 Students
22
12
Grade 9 Students
21
13
Grade 10 Students
9
9
Grade 11 Students
4
8
Grade 12 Students
7
1
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Navy Blue pants, Light Blue Polo, Blue/Gold Plaid Jumper)
(Navy Blue pants, Light Blue Polo, Blue/Gold Plaid Jumper)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$9,000
Admissions Director
Syeda Unnisa
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
1
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