Independence Elementary School

www.clarkston.k12.mi.us/ie/

439 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Independence Elementary School, located in Clarkston, Michigan, is a public school serving students within the Clarkston Community Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that focuses on the holistic development of its students. By emphasizing foundational learning, personal growth, and community connection, the school strives to prepare young learners for future success while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their school community.

The school benefits from being part of the highly regarded Clarkston school system, which is known for its strong focus on curriculum standards, technology integration, and student enrichment. Independence Elementary maintains a collaborative atmosphere, prioritizing communication between educators, students, and families to ensure that each child’s unique needs are met. Through a variety of academic programs and extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to create a welcoming culture that promotes both high achievement and a positive social experience for every student.

439

Total Students

35.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Independence Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	385
Hispanic	17
Black	8
Asian	5
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

White
385 (87.7 %)
Two or More
23 (5.2 %)
Hispanic
17 (3.9 %)
Black
8 (1.8 %)
Asian
5 (1.1 %)
American Indian
1 (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:	Clarkston Community School District
Phone:	(248)623-5500
Website:	http://www.clarkston.k12.mi.us/ie/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	439
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	44
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 84

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 62