Independence Elementary

132 West Springdale Road
Rock Hill, SC 29730

567 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Independence Elementary School, located on West Springdale Road in Rock Hill, South Carolina, serves as a vital educational anchor within the Rock Hill School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its diverse student body. By integrating foundational curriculum with modern teaching strategies, Independence Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their local community.

Beyond the classroom, the school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and local stakeholders. Independence Elementary often serves as a hub for student-centered activities and programs designed to promote inclusivity and school spirit. Through its focus on creating a safe and engaging atmosphere, the school strives to instill a lifelong love of learning, ensuring that every student has the tools and encouragement necessary to achieve their full potential.

567

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Independence Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	158
Hispanic	81
Black	268
Asian	14
Two or More	40
American Indian	6

Black
268 (47.3 %)
White
158 (27.9 %)
Hispanic
81 (14.3 %)
Two or More
40 (7.1 %)
Asian
14 (2.5 %)
American Indian
6 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	York 03
Phone:	(803)981-1135
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	567
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 20

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 83