Independence Elementary

indps.k12.wi.us

193 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Independence Elementary School is a public school located in Independence, Wisconsin, serving students in the local community. As part of the Independence School District, the institution is committed to providing a foundational education that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of its student body. The school fosters a supportive learning environment, emphasizing community involvement and the development of core competencies necessary for students to succeed as they transition into higher grade levels.

The school’s official website serves as a primary hub for communication between staff, parents, and the broader community. It provides essential resources, including academic calendars, school policies, and updates on district activities. By prioritizing transparency and collaboration, Independence Elementary strives to maintain a strong partnership with local families to ensure that every student has access to the tools and guidance needed to reach their full educational potential within the Independence area.

193

Total Students

15.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Independence Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	115
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	6

Hispanic
115 (59.6 %)
White
70 (36.3 %)
Two or More
6 (3.1 %)
Black
1 (0.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)

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:	Independence School District
Phone:	(715)985-3172
Website:	http://indps.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	193
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	123
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 23

Kindergarten 26

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 30