Independence Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Winter Garden, Florida 34787 · Orange
#81 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#1709 of 50,301 nationally
About Independence Elementary
Independence Elementary is a public elementary located in Winter Garden, in the Orange school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 889 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 86.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 81st of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (98th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (32th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 889.
There are 19 schools in Winter Garden; Independence Elementary ranks 2nd of 19 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)88%
- Reading proficiency (30%)82%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)11.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.5
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 Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 11.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 88%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Independence Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Bridgewater Middle
Winter Garden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,178 students · 1.6 km away
Summerlake Elementary
Winter Garden · Public elementary · Grades K–5
726 students · 2.1 km away
Keenes Crossing Elementary
Windermere · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
954 students · 2.4 km away
Windermere High
Windermere · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,217 students · 2.9 km away
Hamlin Middle
Winter Garden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
953 students · 4.0 km away
Horizon West Middle
Windermere · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,333 students · 4.0 km away
Hamlin Elementary
Winter Garden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
549 students · 4.1 km away
Sunset Park Elementary
Windermere · Public elementary · Grades K–5
699 students · 4.7 km away
Bay Lake Elementary
Windermere · Public elementary · Grades K–5
680 students · 5.0 km away
Whispering Oak Elementary
Winter Garden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
774 students · 5.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
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889 students
Sandpiper Shores Elementary School
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891 students
Walter Caldwell Elementary School
Auburndale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
887 students
Atwater Elementary
North Port · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
892 students
Viera Elementary School
Viera · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
885 students
Bluewater Elementary School
Niceville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
885 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Independence Elementary a good school?
Independence Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 86.8 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #81 of 2,187 in Florida. 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 Elementary rank in Florida?
Independence Elementary ranks #81 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #1709 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Independence Elementary?
Independence Elementary had 889 students in 2025.
Is Independence Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Independence Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Independence Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Independence Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.