Independence Elementary School

www.central.k12.or.us

425 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Independence Elementary School is a public school located in Independence, Oregon, serving students within the Central School District 13J. As part of a community-focused district, the school emphasizes a supportive educational environment designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development for its primary-level learners. The curriculum is structured to meet state standards while encouraging student engagement through a variety of classroom activities and school-wide initiatives.

The school is well-integrated into the small-town community of Independence, reflecting the district's mission to provide equitable opportunities for all students. By maintaining an active online presence through the central district website, the school keeps families informed about academic calendars, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide resources. Overall, Independence Elementary serves as a foundational pillar in the local education system, dedicated to preparing students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

425

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Independence Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	142
Hispanic	263
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	10
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
263 (61.9%)
White
142 (33.4%)
Two or More
10 (2.4%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.9%)
Black
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

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:	N/A
District:	Central SD 13J
Phone:	(503)838-1322
Website:	http://www.central.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	425
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	396
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 63

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 85