Independence Primary School

www.independence.k12.oh.us/primary-school

440 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Independence Primary School, located at 7600 Hillside Road in Independence, Ohio, serves as the foundational educational institution for the Independence Local School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and social-emotional development of its youngest students. The curriculum is designed to build a strong educational baseline, emphasizing core subjects while encouraging curiosity, creativity, and the development of essential life skills in a community-oriented atmosphere.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Independence Primary School prides itself on maintaining a close-knit partnership between staff, students, and families. The school actively promotes a culture of inclusion and excellence, utilizing modern instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By prioritizing collaborative learning and character development, the school strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to the intermediate and secondary levels within the district.

440

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Independence Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	379
Hispanic	19
Black	2
Asian	20
Two or More	20

White
379 (86.1%)
Asian
20 (4.5%)
Two or More
20 (4.5%)
Hispanic
19 (4.3%)
Black
2 (0.5%)

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 Local
Phone:	(216)642-5870
Website:	http://www.independence.k12.oh.us/primary-school
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	51
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

Pre-Kindergarten 61

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 95