MILL CREEK ELEM.

2601 N LIBERTY ST
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050

www.isdschools.org

290 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mill Creek Elementary is a public school located in Independence, Missouri, and is part of the Independence School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education within a supportive environment. As part of a district committed to academic growth and student engagement, Mill Creek emphasizes essential learning standards while fostering a sense of community among its students, staff, and families.

The school is situated on North Liberty Street and serves as a local hub for early childhood and elementary education. By leveraging the resources of the broader Independence School District, Mill Creek utilizes modern instructional strategies and curriculum to prepare students for middle school transitions. Families interested in specific school programs, district policies, or upcoming events can find comprehensive information through the district’s official website at [www.isdschools.org](http://www.isdschools.org).

290

Total Students

16.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MILL CREEK ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	180
Hispanic	42
Black	30
Asian	3
Two or More	26
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	6

White
180 (62.1 %)
Hispanic
42 (14.5 %)
Black
30 (10.3 %)
Two or More
26 (9.0 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (2.1 %)
Asian
3 (1.0 %)
American Indian
3 (1.0 %)

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:	INDEPENDENCE 30
Phone:	(816)521-5420
Website:	http://www.isdschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	290
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	163
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 30

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 47

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MILL CREEK ELEM.
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	30
Kindergarten	36
Grade 1	43
Grade 2	37
Grade 3	35
Grade 4	62
Grade 5	47

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MILL CREEK ELEM.
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	154	53.1%
Male	136	46.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)