Independence Elementary School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 481 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-4
- Ranks 625th out of 778 elementary schools in LA.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 221 Tiger Avenue, Independence, LA 70443
- Principal or Admin: Helen Wanda Fay Recile
- Fax: (985) 878-4827
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Tangipahoa Parish School Board District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,213
- Graduation Rate: 70.3%
- Dropout Rate: 8.3%
- Students Per Teacher: 16.4
- Enrolled Students: 19,369
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 481
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 36.3
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.2
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 268 (55.7%)
- Females: 213 (44.3%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 22 (4.6%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 436 (90.6%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 458 (95.2%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 2 | 0.4% |
| Black | 293 | 60.9% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 6.7% |
| White | 150 | 31.2% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 58 | 12.1% |
| Kindergarten | 77 | 16.0% |
| 1st Grade | 84 | 17.5% |
| 2nd Grade | 96 | 20.0% |
| 3rd Grade | 71 | 14.8% |
| 4th Grade | 95 | 19.8% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 74%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:26%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 13 Years
- Average Salary: $38,853
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $33,426 | 26% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $40,740 | 74% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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