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Independence Elementary School

6255 New Independence Pkwy
Winter Garden, FL 34787
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 848 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Independence Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 848 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 5% in FL
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Independence Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Independence Elementary School's student population of 848 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
848 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Independence Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Independence Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#183 out of 3704 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Independence Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Independence Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
78%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Independence Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Independence Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Independence Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
35%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Independence Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Independence Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
46%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Independence Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Independence Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Independence Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Independence Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Independence Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Independence Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Independence Elementary School's ranking?
Independence Elementary School is ranked #183 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Independence Elementary School often compared to?
Independence Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Whitney Elementary School, Whispering Oak Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Independence Elementary School?
848 students attend Independence Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Independence Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Independence Elementary School?
Independence Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Independence Elementary School offer ?
Independence Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Independence Elementary School part of?
Independence Elementary School is part of Orange School District.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

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Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Presidents' Day/Teacher Non-Work Day Schools Closed/District Offices Open
February 17, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break Schools Closed/District Offices Open
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
End of Fourth Marking Period/ Last Day of School
May 28, 2025 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 848 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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