SPRING BRANCH ELEM.

20404 E TRUMAN RD
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64056

www.isdschools.org

278 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Spring Branch Elementary School is a public school located in Independence, Missouri, serving students within the Independence School District. The school is situated on East Truman Road and operates with a commitment to providing a foundational education for children in the local community. As part of the larger Independence School District, the school follows the district’s academic curriculum and mission, which emphasizes student achievement, social-emotional development, and preparing students for success in later grades.

The school environment typically focuses on fostering a supportive learning community, utilizing resources provided by the district to assist students with diverse needs. Families can find information regarding school calendars, district policies, and academic programs on the official Independence School District website. By emphasizing core subjects and community engagement, Spring Branch Elementary works to establish a strong educational start for the young learners it serves in the Independence area.

278

Total Students

23.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SPRING BRANCH ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	165
Hispanic	44
Black	35
Asian	1
Two or More	31
American Indian	2

White
165 (59.4%)
Hispanic
44 (15.8%)
Black
35 (12.6%)
Two or More
31 (11.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

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:	INDEPENDENCE 30
Phone:	(816)521-5455
Website:	http://www.isdschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	278
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	163
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 14

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 44