INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Independence El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hopewell Area SD school district, located in Aliquippa, PA with about 227 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, Independence El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Independence Elementary School is located at 103 School Road in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, and serves as a key educational institution within the Hopewell Area School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the foundational development of its students in their primary years. By emphasizing both academic rigor and character building, the school aims to prepare children for the transition to middle school while maintaining a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere.
Beyond its core curriculum, Independence Elementary prioritizes student engagement and social-emotional growth through various school activities and community involvement. The facility itself is situated in a quiet, accessible area of Aliquippa, providing a safe setting for pupils to explore their interests and develop essential skills. With a commitment to meeting individual student needs, the school works closely with families and staff to ensure that every learner has the resources necessary to succeed in their educational journey.
For more information, contact Independence El Sch at (724) 375-3201 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Aliquippa, PA 15001-9801
(724) 375-3201
INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Aliquippa, PA with about 227 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Hopewell Area SD
- Total Students:
- 227
- Teachers:
- 16.83
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 227 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.
- White
- 96.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Female
- 47.1%
- Male
- 52.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.