INDEPENDENCE ELEM.

753 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Independence Elementary School, located at 4800 Meadows Pkwy in St. Charles, Missouri, is a public school operating under the Francis Howell School District. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education for elementary-aged students, focusing on academic growth, social development, and preparing children for their transition into middle school within the district’s well-regarded educational framework.

The school benefits from being part of the Francis Howell School District, which is widely recognized for its commitment to high academic standards, robust extracurricular offerings, and a strong partnership with parents and community members. Families interested in specific school report cards, enrollment procedures, or current academic initiatives can find comprehensive information, faculty directories, and district-wide updates on the official website at [fhsdschools.org](http://fhsdschools.org).

753

Total Students

52.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for INDEPENDENCE ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	608
Hispanic	30
Black	45
Asian	16
Two or More	51
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
608 (80.7 %)
Two or More
51 (6.8 %)
Black
45 (6.0 %)
Hispanic
30 (4.0 %)
Asian
16 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	FRANCIS HOWELL R-III
Phone:	(636)851-5900
Website:	http://fhsdschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	753
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 118

Grade 1 121

Grade 2 139

Grade 3 136

Grade 4 113

Grade 5 126