Independence Elem School

617 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Independence Elementary School, located at 230 S. Orchard Dr. in Bolingbrook, Illinois, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Valley View School District 365U, the school is situated in a diverse, suburban community and is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development.

The school is recognized for its commitment to inclusive education and community engagement. By offering a range of programs and utilizing modern instructional practices, Independence Elementary strives to meet the unique needs of its student body while preparing them for middle school success. The facility serves as a central hub for the surrounding neighborhood, promoting collaboration between educators, parents, and students to ensure a well-rounded and nurturing educational experience.

617

Total Students

47.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Independence Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	371
Black	138
Asian	29
Two or More	24
American Indian	2

Hispanic
371 (60.1%)
Black
138 (22.4%)
White
53 (8.6%)
Asian
29 (4.7%)
Two or More
24 (3.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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:	Valley View CUSD 365U
Phone:	(630)759-7282
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	617
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 98

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 113

Grade 5 104