Independence Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Rock Hill, South Carolina 29730 · York 03
#424 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina
#27693 of 50,301 nationally
About Independence Elementary
Independence Elementary is a public elementary located in Rock Hill, in the York 03 school district of South Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 583 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 46.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 424th of 688 ranked elementary schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (61th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (40th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 583.
There are 28 schools in Rock Hill; Independence Elementary ranks 14th of 24 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)45%
- Reading proficiency (30%)43%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)13.9
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
- 583
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 13.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 43%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 45%
- 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).
Rock Hill High
Rock Hill · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,980 students · 349 m away
Castle Heights Middle
Rock Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
669 students · 954 m away
Lesslie Elementary
Rock Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
461 students · 2.7 km away
Mount Holly Elementary
Rock Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
514 students · 4.3 km away
Northside Elementary
Rock Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
462 students · 4.4 km away
Central Child Development Center
Rock Hill · Public other · Grades PK–PK
206 students · 4.6 km away
The Palmetto School
Rock Hill · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
63 students · 4.7 km away
Ascent Classical Academy-Fort Mill
Rock Hill · Charter other · Grades K–12
235 students · 5.1 km away
Legion Collegiate Academy
Rock Hill · Charter high · Grades 9–12
637 students · 5.2 km away
Ebenezer Avenue Elementary: Traditional Montessori Inquiry
Rock Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students · 5.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in South Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Conway Elementary
Conway · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
583 students
Fair-Oak Elementary
Westminster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
583 students
Round Top Elementary
Blythewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
581 students
Lambs Elementary
North Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
580 students
James Island Elementary
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
580 students
Blue Ridge Elementary
Seneca · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
579 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Independence Elementary a good school?
Independence Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 46.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #424 of 688 in South Carolina. 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 South Carolina?
Independence Elementary ranks #424 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina and #27693 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Independence Elementary?
Independence Elementary had 583 students in 2025.
Is Independence Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Independence Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–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.