INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY

6255 NEW INDEPENDENCE PKWY
WINTER GARDEN, FL 34787

independencees.ocps.net/

848 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Independence Elementary, located in the rapidly growing Horizon West area of Winter Garden, Florida, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Orange County Public School (OCPS) district. The school is known for its modern campus and commitment to providing a robust academic foundation for students in grades Pre-K through 5. By fostering a collaborative environment, the school places a strong emphasis on core subjects while integrating technology and creative learning opportunities to prepare students for success in a global society.

Beyond the classroom, Independence Elementary is highly regarded for its active parent-teacher involvement and a vibrant school culture that focuses on character development and community engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to nurture the diverse talents and interests of its student body. With a focus on high academic standards and inclusivity, the institution remains dedicated to its mission of empowering every student to reach their full potential within a supportive and innovative educational setting.

848

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	393
Hispanic	294
Black	28
Asian	91
Two or More	40
Pacific Islander	2

White
393 (46.3 %)
Hispanic
294 (34.7 %)
Asian
91 (10.7 %)
Two or More
40 (4.7 %)
Black
28 (3.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

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:	ORANGE
Phone:	(407)217-7727
Website:	http://independencees.ocps.net/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	848
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	92
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 124

Grade 1 154

Grade 2 130

Grade 3 159

Grade 4 145

Grade 5 136

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	124
Grade 1	154
Grade 2	130
Grade 3	159
Grade 4	145
Grade 5	136

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	430	50.7%
Male	418	49.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)