Independence Elementary School

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah

4700 SOUTH MEMPHIS STREET
AURORA, CO 80015

432 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

432

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Independence Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	173
Hispanic	127
Black	64
Asian	18
Two or More	46
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
173 (40.0 %)
Hispanic
127 (29.4 %)
Black
64 (14.8 %)
Two or More
46 (10.6 %)
Asian
18 (4.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah
Phone:	(720)886-8200
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	432
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	256
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 80