Independence Elementary School

11773 Bray Birch Ln, Keller, TX 76244 | (817) 744-6100
  • Grades: PK-4
  • Student Enrollment: 765
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
Additional Contact Information
  • Principal or Admin: Kathleen Vaghy
  • Fax: (817) 337-3261
  • Website: www.kellerisd.net
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 765
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 43.0
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.8
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 404 (52.8%)
  • Females: 361 (47.2%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 35 (4.6%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 33 (4.3%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 68 (8.9%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Independence Elementary School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian111.4%
Black496.4%
Asian425.5%
Hispanic10714.0%
White55672.7%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Independence Elementary School
  Number Percent
Pre-Kindergarten405.2%
Kindergarten10613.9%
1st Grade16621.7%
2nd Grade15320.0%
3rd Grade16721.8%
4th Grade13317.4%
Faculty Breakdown (2010)
Average Teacher Experience
School:
9.3
District:
9.5
State:
11.3
Percent of Teachers With 1-5 Years Experience
School:
34.9%
District:
33.6%
State:
31.0%
Percent of Teachers With 6-10 Years Experience
School:
24.4%
District:
25.8%
State:
20.3%
Percent of Teachers With 11-20 Years Experience
School:
31.4%
District:
25.5%
State:
24.4%
Percent of Teachers With Greater Than 20 Years Experience
School:
7.0%
District:
10.2%
State:
18.3%
Faculty Salary (2010)
School Administration Average Base Salary
School:
$74,567
District:
$73,103
State:
$70,209
Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$50,674
District:
$51,060
State:
$48,263
Beginning Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$46,693
District:
$46,109
State:
$41,165
Teacher With 1-5 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$48,036
State:
$43,527
Teacher With 6-10 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$50,173
State:
$46,149
Teacher With 11-20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$52,365
State:
$50,153
Teacher With Greater Than 20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$59,338
State:
$58,427
Source: TX Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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1 review for Independence Elementary School

  • Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on July 22, 2009
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • My children started going to Independence in February of 2009. I was immediately impressed with the family like atmosphere and the caring attitude of all the staff members.

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