INDEPENDENCE INTERMEDIATE SCHL

500 East Vandament Avenue
Yukon, OK 73099

794 Students

Middle School 4th - 6th

School Overview

Independence Elementary School is a public school located in Yukon, Oklahoma, serving as part of the Yukon Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a foundational education for elementary-aged children within the local community, focusing on academic development, social growth, and preparing students for their future educational transitions. As part of a district known for its community-oriented approach, the school emphasizes creating a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students.

The school’s website serves as a primary hub for communication between educators, students, and parents, offering resources to keep families informed about school activities, curriculum standards, and district policies. Located conveniently on East Vandament Avenue, Independence Elementary plays a key role in the Yukon educational system, striving to foster a positive school culture where students can build the necessary skills to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

794

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for INDEPENDENCE INTERMEDIATE SCHL
Demographic	Student Count
White	418
Hispanic	183
Black	41
Asian	21
Two or More	106
American Indian	21
Pacific Islander	4

White
418 (52.6%)
Hispanic
183 (23.0%)
Two or More
106 (13.4%)
Black
41 (5.2%)
Asian
21 (2.6%)
American Indian
21 (2.6%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	YUKON
Phone:	(405)265-1352
Website:	http://yukonps.com
Grade Range:	4th - 6th
Total Students:	794
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
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

Grade 4 233

Grade 5 280

Grade 6 281