Independence Elementary

287 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Independence Elementary, located at 915 E Main St in Independence, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational hub for the local Grayson County community. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of young students. The school is situated in a rural setting, which often fosters a tight-knit atmosphere where staff, students, and families work closely together to promote academic growth and character development.

The school is part of the Grayson County Public Schools district, which emphasizes basic academic proficiency, literacy, and numeracy as cornerstones of the elementary curriculum. Beyond the classroom, Independence Elementary typically engages in community-oriented activities that reflect the values and spirit of the surrounding Appalachian region. By prioritizing a foundational education and strong interpersonal relationships, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.

287

Total Students

22.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Independence Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	224
Hispanic	37
Black	12
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

White
224 (78.0%)
Hispanic
37 (12.9%)
Two or More
13 (4.5%)
Black
12 (4.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Grayson County Public Schools
Phone:	(276)773-2722
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	287
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	267
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

Pre-Kindergarten 2

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 50