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#1667 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 44% in state
Independence Elem School
Elementary School · Valley View Cusd 365u · Bolingbrook, IL
A Valley View Cusd 365u elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
230 S Orchard Dr, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
- Math 12% proficient (2021)
- Reading 28% proficient (2022)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Independence Elem School score 20% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 49 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 28% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Independence Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated969/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bolingbrook), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,120
Median home value
$262,100
Median rent
$1,648/mo
College educated
31.1%
Homeownership
75.1%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60440; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak View Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 675 | Compare → |
| Jamie Mcgee Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 454 | Compare → |
| Pioneer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 526 | Compare → |
| Bernard J Ward Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 375 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Valley View Cusd 365u
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #13 of 20
- District spending per student
- $22,208NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Independence Elem School is listed in Valley View CUSD 365U; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Independence Elem School
Independence Elem School is a public elementary school in Bolingbrook, IL, part of Valley View Cusd 365u, serving approximately 602 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,667 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Independence Elem School
What grades does Independence Elem School serve?
Independence Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Independence Elem School?
Independence Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 602 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Independence Elem School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Independence Elem School rank in IL?
Independence Elem School ranks #1,667 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Independence Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Independence Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Independence Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Independence Elem School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Independence Elem School a charter school?
No, Independence Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Independence Elem School a Title I school?
No, Independence Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Independence Elem School?
70.4% of students at Independence Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 602
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Will County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.9%
- Phone
- (630) 759-7282
- Area population (ZIP 60440)
- 52,074
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60440; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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