Independence Academy
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Grand Junction, Colorado 81504 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
#585 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado
#33018 of 50,301 nationally
About Independence Academy
Independence Academy is a charter elementary located in Grand Junction, in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 school district of Colorado, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 491 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 38.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 585th of 993 ranked elementary schools in Colorado. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (61th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 491.
There are 32 schools in Grand Junction; Independence Academy ranks 12th of 28 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)41%
- Reading proficiency (30%)55%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)87.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Independence Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 41%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Independence Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Nisley Elementary School
Grand Junction · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students · 2.1 km away
Fruitvale Elementary School
Grand Junction · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
358 students · 2.3 km away
Bookcliff Middle School
Grand Junction · Public middle · Grades 6–8
525 students · 2.4 km away
Orchard Avenue Elementary School
Grand Junction · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
319 students · 2.9 km away
Career Center Preschool
Grand Junction · Public other · Grades PK–PK
53 students · 3.0 km away
Thunder Mountain Elementary School
Grand Junction · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
432 students · 3.0 km away
Wildflower Montessori Public School of Colorado Grand Valley
Grand Junction · Charter elementary · Grades PK–3
40 students · 3.8 km away
Tope Elementary School
Grand Junction · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
370 students · 3.9 km away
Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction
Grand Junction · Charter other · Grades K–9
457 students · 4.0 km away
Juniper Ridge Community School
Grand Junction · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
375 students · 4.1 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Independence Academy a good school?
Independence Academy has a Success Index (US) of 38.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #585 of 993 in Colorado. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Independence Academy rank in Colorado?
Independence Academy ranks #585 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado and #33018 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Independence Academy?
Independence Academy had 491 students in 2025.
Is Independence Academy a elementary school or a high school?
Independence Academy is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near Independence Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Independence Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.