INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY

6255 NEW INDEPENDENCE PKWY
WINTER GARDEN, FL 34787

independencees.ocps.net/

889 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Independence Elementary, located in the rapidly growing Horizon West area of Winter Garden, Florida, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Orange County Public School (OCPS) district. The school is known for its modern campus and commitment to providing a robust academic foundation for students in grades Pre-K through 5. By fostering a collaborative environment, the school places a strong emphasis on core subjects while integrating technology and creative learning opportunities to prepare students for success in a global society.

Beyond the classroom, Independence Elementary is highly regarded for its active parent-teacher involvement and a vibrant school culture that focuses on character development and community engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to nurture the diverse talents and interests of its student body. With a focus on high academic standards and inclusivity, the institution remains dedicated to its mission of empowering every student to reach their full potential within a supportive and innovative educational setting.

889

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	393
Hispanic	343
Black	27
Asian	87
Two or More	38
Pacific Islander	1

White
393 (44.2%)
Hispanic
343 (38.6%)
Asian
87 (9.8%)
Two or More
38 (4.3%)
Black
27 (3.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ORANGE
Phone:	(407)217-7727
Website:	http://independencees.ocps.net/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	889
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	92
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 120

Grade 1 153

Grade 2 137

Grade 3 170

Grade 4 156

Grade 5 153

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	120
Grade 1	153
Grade 2	137
Grade 3	170
Grade 4	156
Grade 5	153

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	439	49.4%
Male	450	50.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)