Independence Elementary School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 508 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 686th out of 938 elementary schools in CO.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 4700 South Memphis Street, Aurora, CO 80015
School Operational Details
- Title I Eligible
School District Details
- Cherry Creek 5 School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,556
- Graduation Rate: 87.1%
- Dropout Rate: 6.2%
- Students Per Teacher: 17.6
- Enrolled Students: 51,467
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 508
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 37.5
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.6
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 271 (53.3%)
- Females: 237 (46.7%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 69 (13.6%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 175 (34.4%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 244 (48.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 4 | 0.8% |
| Black | 112 | 22.0% |
| Asian | 25 | 4.9% |
| Hispanic | 119 | 23.4% |
| White | 248 | 48.8% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 74 | 14.6% |
| 1st Grade | 94 | 18.5% |
| 2nd Grade | 92 | 18.1% |
| 3rd Grade | 87 | 17.1% |
| 4th Grade | 82 | 16.1% |
| 5th Grade | 79 | 15.6% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 42%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:58%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 12 Years
- Average Salary: $52,142
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $35,888 | 19% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $56,044 | 81% |
Source: CO Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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