Independence El Sch

228 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Independence Elementary School is located at 103 School Road in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, and serves as a key educational institution within the Hopewell Area School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the foundational development of its students in their primary years. By emphasizing both academic rigor and character building, the school aims to prepare children for the transition to middle school while maintaining a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere.

Beyond its core curriculum, Independence Elementary prioritizes student engagement and social-emotional growth through various school activities and community involvement. The facility itself is situated in a quiet, accessible area of Aliquippa, providing a safe setting for pupils to explore their interests and develop essential skills. With a commitment to meeting individual student needs, the school works closely with families and staff to ensure that every learner has the resources necessary to succeed in their educational journey.

228

Total Students

16.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Independence El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	207
Hispanic	6
Black	7
Two or More	8

White
207 (90.8%)
Two or More
8 (3.5%)
Black
7 (3.1%)
Hispanic
6 (2.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hopewell Area SD
Phone:	(724)375-3201
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	228
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 44

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 48