Independence Elementary

Grayson County Public Schools
915 E Main St
Independence, VA 24348
277 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Independence Elementary, located at 915 E Main St in Independence, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational hub for the local Grayson County community. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of young students. The school is situated in a rural setting, which often fosters a tight-knit atmosphere where staff, students, and families work closely together to promote academic growth and character development.

The school is part of the Grayson County Public Schools district, which emphasizes basic academic proficiency, literacy, and numeracy as cornerstones of the elementary curriculum. Beyond the classroom, Independence Elementary typically engages in community-oriented activities that reflect the values and spirit of the surrounding Appalachian region. By prioritizing a foundational education and strong interpersonal relationships, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.
277
Total Students
22.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
96.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    220 (79.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    37 (13.4 %)
  • Black
    13 (4.7 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (2.5 %)
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: Grayson County Public Schools
Phone: (276)773-2722
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 277
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 267
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
Kindergarten 42
Grade 1 59
Grade 2 41
Grade 3 42
Grade 4 56
Grade 5 37
Gender Ratio
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