Independence Elementary School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 501 elementary school students from grades KG-5
- Ranks 228th out of 535 elementary schools in SC.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 132 West Springdale Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732
- Principal or Admin: Mary Chandler
- Fax: (803) 981-1142
- Website: www.rock-hill.k12.sc.us
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- York County School District 03
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,846
- Dropout Rate: 3.9%
- Students Per Teacher: 15.4
- Enrolled Students: 17,717
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 501
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 36.5
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.7
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 223 (44.5%)
- Females: 278 (55.5%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 38 (7.6%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 276 (55.1%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 314 (62.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 27 | 5.4% |
| Black | 164 | 32.7% |
| Asian | 7 | 1.4% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 4.8% |
| White | 279 | 55.7% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 97 | 19.4% |
| 1st Grade | 84 | 16.8% |
| 2nd Grade | 79 | 15.8% |
| 3rd Grade | 85 | 17.0% |
| 4th Grade | 74 | 14.8% |
| 5th Grade | 82 | 16.4% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 44%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:56%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 17 Years
- Average Salary: $46,853
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $31,544 | 15% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $49,493 | 85% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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