INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

INDEPENDENCE EL is a public elementary school that is part of the KELLER ISD school district, located in KELLER, TX with about 552 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 38 teachers, INDEPENDENCE EL 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 a public school located in Keller, Texas, serving students as part of the Keller Independent School District (KISD). Situated in a residential area of North Fort Worth/Keller, the school is recognized for its commitment to the district’s core values of academic excellence, student character development, and fostering a collaborative learning environment. As a neighborhood school, it serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, focusing on providing a foundational education that prepares students for success as they transition to middle school within the KISD system.

The school operates under the broader mission of Keller ISD, which emphasizes "student-centered" decision-making and innovation in the classroom. Students at INDEPENDENCE ELementary benefit from the district's comprehensive curriculum, which balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, reading, and science—with enrichment programs that often include fine arts, physical education, and technology integration. By maintaining a strong partnership with parents and utilizing the resources of the Keller ISD network, the school strives to create an inclusive and supportive atmosphere that addresses the diverse needs of its student body.

For more information, contact INDEPENDENCE EL at (817) 744-6100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

11773 BRAY BIRCH LN
KELLER, TX 76244
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INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in KELLER, TX with about 552 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
KELLER ISD
Total Students:
552
Teachers:
38.2
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
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 552 students

White
64.5%
Hispanic/Latino
16.5%
Black or African American
8.0%
Asian
5.3%
Two or more races
4.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
46.9%
Male
53.1%

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.