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Independence Elementary School

230 S ORCHARD DR BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440

About Independence Elementary School

Independence Elementary School is a public school located in Bolingbrook, IL, which is in a small city setting. The student population of Independence Elementary School is 602 and the school serves K-5. At Independence Elementary School, 22% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 28% scored at or above that level for reading. The student-teacher ratio is 13:1, which is worse than that of the district.

Most of the students from Independence Elementary go on to Bolingbrook High School, which has famous alumni like NBA player Brodric Thomas and Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza. Nearby schools, such as Bernard J. Ward Elementary School, have a 26% math proficiency rate. Jonas E. Salk Elementary School, on the other hand, does a little better with a 35% math proficiency rate.

Families thinking about moving to Bolingbrook should know that the average rent for a three-bedroom home is between $2,300 and $2,900 per month. This depends on where the home is and what it has to offer.

Independence Elementary School Contact Information

Address

230 S ORCHARD DR BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440

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Phone

(630) 759-7282

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%
Reading 28%
State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 28% in Reading.
47
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
610
Total Students
$59865
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 196 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Independence Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:05 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:50 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 9%
Asian 4.2%
Hispanic 56.3%
Black 26.1%
Two+ Races 4.2%
Native Am. 1%
White
9%
Asian
4.2%
Hispanic
56.3%
Black
26.1%
Two+ Races
4.2%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 610
51.9%
317 Female
48.1%
293 Male

Student Population

610 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Independence Elementary School in Bolingbrook continues to promote academic growth and student leadership through engaging classroom activities and strong community partnerships.

FAQ

Q1. How many students attend the school?

Ans. There are around 450 students enrolled.

Q2. What is the school’s mission?

Ans. To promote academic excellence, respect, and responsibility in a safe and supportive environment.

Q3. What programs does the school offer?

Ans. Programs include STEM, art, music, PE, reading and math intervention, and bilingual services.

Q4. Does the school have after-school clubs?

Ans. Yes, there are student clubs, enrichment programs, and family events throughout the year.

Q5. What are the school’s core values?

Ans. Respect, responsibility, safety, and kindness.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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