INDEPENDENCE ACADEMY

www.iacademies.com

Charter School 811 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Independence Academy, located in Dover, Florida, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. The school operates under a mission focused on providing a rigorous, well-rounded education that emphasizes high academic standards, character development, and the cultivation of essential life skills. By fostering a structured and supportive learning environment, the academy aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success in both high school and beyond.

The school’s curriculum is designed to balance traditional academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with a commitment to developing the "whole child." Through its official website, the school highlights an educational approach that prioritizes student engagement and community involvement. Independence Academy seeks to partner closely with parents and the local community to create a safe, collaborative space where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and become responsible, productive citizens.

811

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for INDEPENDENCE ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	433
Hispanic	267
Black	54
Asian	20
Two or More	30
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	5

White
433 (53.4%)
Hispanic
267 (32.9%)
Black
54 (6.7%)
Two or More
30 (3.7%)
Asian
20 (2.5%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HILLSBOROUGH
Phone:	(813)473-8600
Website:	http://www.iacademies.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	811
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	71
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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 66

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 80

Grade 6 105

Grade 7 110

Grade 8 93

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for INDEPENDENCE ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	66
Grade 1	82
Grade 2	79
Grade 3	98
Grade 4	98
Grade 5	80
Grade 6	105
Grade 7	110
Grade 8	93

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for INDEPENDENCE ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	395	48.7%
Male	416	51.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)