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Independence Elementary

132 West Springdale Road, Rock Hill, SC 29730, United States

+1 (803) 981-1135

3.5

Overall Rating

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Independence Elementary Overview

About This School

Independence Elementary is a public elementary in Rock Hill, South Carolina, serving 583 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 38% in ELA and 32% in math. The school maintains a 13:1 student-teacher ratio with 42 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $67,838. The student body at Independence Elementary is 53% male and 47% female. Regarding ethnicity, the population consists of 42% Black, 27% White, 17% Hispanic, 10% Two or More Races, and 2% Asian students.

583

Total Students

PK-5

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

42 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts38%

Mathematics32%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

York County

Students per Counselor

583:1

Independence Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

38%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 49%State Avg: 52%

32%

Mathematics

City Avg: 41%State Avg: 42%

N/A

Science

Class Information

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 13.3:1

State Avg: 13.4:1

583

Students per Counselor

Independence Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$67,838

City Avg: $66,726

State Avg: $67,340

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio13:1

Students per Counselor583:1

Independence Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

52.66%

Male

47.34%

Female

Total Enrollment: 583 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White27.27%

Hispanic16.98%

Asian2.23%

Black42.2%

Two or More Races9.78%

Native American1.54%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Independence Elementary

Q: What is Independence Elementary?

A: Independence Elementary is a elementary public located in Rock Hill.

Q: How many students attend Independence Elementary?

A: Independence Elementary has approximately 583 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Independence Elementary is 13:1.

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Detailed Information about Independence Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Independence Elementary - Rock Hill, SC

Quick Facts about Independence Elementary
School Name	Independence Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	132 West Springdale Road, Rock Hill, SC 29730, Rock Hill, SC
County	York County
Phone	+1 (803) 981-1135
Total Students	583
Student-Teacher Ratio	13:1
Full-Time Teachers	42
Rating	3.5/10
ELA Proficiency	38%
Math Proficiency	32%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Independence Elementary

What is Independence Elementary?

Independence Elementary is a elementary public located in Rock Hill.

How many students attend Independence Elementary?

Independence Elementary has approximately 583 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Independence Elementary is 13:1.

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