INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah school district, located in AURORA, CO with about 504 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 34 teachers, INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located on South Memphis Street in Aurora, Colorado, is a public school serving the local community within the Cherry Creek School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. With a commitment to inclusivity, Independence Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population through a balanced curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with opportunities for personal and social growth.

The school is known for its focus on building a strong community partnership between students, teachers, and families. By prioritizing clear communication and active parental involvement, the administration aims to create a stable foundation for young learners. Facilities at the Aurora campus are designed to accommodate a variety of instructional methods, supporting both traditional classroom learning and collaborative projects that prepare students for their future academic endeavors within the district.

For more information, contact INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (720) 886-8200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4700 SOUTH MEMPHIS STREET
AURORA, CO 80015-1614
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INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in AURORA, CO with about 504 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
504
Teachers:
34.92
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 504 students

White
41.9%
Hispanic/Latino
24.6%
Black or African American
18.7%
Two or more races
10.9%
Asian
3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%

Female
47.6%
Male
52.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.