Independence Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Clarkston, Michigan 48348 · Clarkston Community School District
#130 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan
#6368 of 50,301 nationally
About Independence Elementary School
Independence Elementary School is a public elementary located in Clarkston, in the Clarkston Community School District school district of Michigan, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 446 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 77.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 130th of 1,581 ranked elementary schools in Michigan. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (43th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 446.
There are 9 schools in Clarkston; Independence Elementary School ranks 3rd of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)65%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)11.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.4
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 School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 11.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 65%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Independence Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Springfield Plains Elem School
Clarkston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students · 3.1 km away
Clarkston Elementary School
Clarkston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
416 students · 3.6 km away
Clarkston High School
Clarkston · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,552 students · 3.6 km away
Clarkston Junior High School
Clarkston · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,007 students · 4.0 km away
Bailey Lake Elementary School
Clarkston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
522 students · 4.3 km away
Pine Knob Elementary School
Clarkston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
487 students · 5.6 km away
Andersonville Elementary School
Davisburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
318 students · 6.7 km away
Sashabaw Middle School
Clarkston · Public middle · Grades 5–8
933 students · 6.8 km away
North Sashabaw Elementary School
Clarkston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
313 students · 7.0 km away
Waterford Montessori Academy
Waterford · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
213 students · 8.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Michigan with a comparable Enrollment.
Westview Elementary School
Warren · Public elementary · Grades K–3
446 students
Ada Vista Elementary School
Ada · Public elementary · Grades K–4
446 students
Daisy Brook Elementary School
Fremont · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
446 students
Northwood Elementary School
Royal Oak · Public elementary · Grades K–5
446 students
Algonquin Elementary School
Clay · Public elementary · Grades 2–6
445 students
Beach Elementary School
Cedar Springs · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
445 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Independence Elementary School a good school?
Independence Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 77.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #130 of 1,581 in Michigan. 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 School rank in Michigan?
Independence Elementary School ranks #130 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan and #6368 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Independence Elementary School?
Independence Elementary School had 446 students in 2025.
Is Independence Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Independence Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Independence Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Independence Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.