The Children's School at Stephens College vs. Columbia Independent School
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School Overview
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Overview
Stephens College Children's School is a constructivist, holistic-based laboratory school community.
It is comprised of children, families, faculty and Stephens College students.
Collaboration with Columbia Public School educators provides the opportunity for developmentally appropriate educational experiences.
The mission of this laboratory school throughout its history has been to provide college students opportunities for direct experiences with children, while providing community children with solid, research-based instruction by professors, college students and certified teachers.
Your child might need more academic challenge and individual attention than the typical school classroom can offer. Guided by the caring teachers at Columbia Independent School, your child will become a confident student who is prepared for college and life beyond.
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Learning Programs Supported
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Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1925
1998
Students Body
Total Students
102 students
392 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
11%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
34
20
Kindergarten Students
8
30
Grade 1 Students
4
30
Grade 2 Students
8
36
Grade 3 Students
5
36
Grade 4 Students
5
35
Grade 5 Students
6
32
Grade 6 Students
-
31
Grade 7 Students
-
33
Grade 8 Students
-
40
Grade 9 Students
-
20
Grade 10 Students
-
15
Grade 11 Students
-
24
Grade 12 Students
-
10
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
46 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
8%
77%
Average Class Size
10
16
Number of AP Classes
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13
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:13
1:9
Average SAT score
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1410
Average ACT score
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30
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Casual
(Collared shirt and khakis)
(Collared shirt and khakis)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Mar. 1 / Apr. 6 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$8,010
$15,950
Tuition Notes
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Lower School (JK-5) tuition: $14,250Middle/Upper School (6-12) tuition and fees: $15,700
% on Financial Aid
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40%
Acceptance Rate
100%
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Admissions Director
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Kari Stockwell
Admissions Associate
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Enola-Riann White
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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9
Sports
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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25
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Academic Team, Art, Band, Basketball, Choir, Club Cube, Cross Country, Drama Club, Geography Bee, La Mesa Latina, Latin Club, Lower School Clubs, Math Club, Math Competitions, Music Competitions, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Poetry Out Loud, Science Olympiad, Soccer, Spelling Bee, Student Council, Tennis, Track and Field, Writing Club