Independence Elementary School

7480 Princeton Rd
Liberty Township, OH 45044

576 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 6th

School Overview

Independence Elementary School, located at 7480 Princeton Road in Liberty Township, Ohio, is a prominent fixture within the Lakota Local School District. Serving students in the suburban community of Butler County, the school is recognized for its commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment. As part of one of Ohio’s largest and most highly regarded school districts, Independence Elementary focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects while emphasizing the social and emotional development of its elementary-aged learners.

The school is well-regarded for its community-oriented atmosphere and its focus on preparing students for success in the later stages of their educational journey. It typically emphasizes collaborative learning, utilizing modern teaching practices to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By balancing rigorous academic standards with extracurricular opportunities, Independence Elementary strives to cultivate a sense of school pride and personal responsibility among its pupils, supported by active parental involvement and a dedicated staff committed to academic excellence.

576

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

23.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Independence Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	419
Hispanic	27
Black	48
Asian	41
Two or More	39
Pacific Islander	2

White
419 (72.7 %)
Black
48 (8.3 %)
Asian
41 (7.1 %)
Two or More
39 (6.8 %)
Hispanic
27 (4.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Lakota Local
Phone:	(513)755-8300
Grade Range:	3rd - 6th
Total Students:	576
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	113
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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

Grade 3 153

Grade 4 145

Grade 5 129

Grade 6 149