Independence Elementary

Summary:

Independence Elementary is a public elementary school in Keller, Texas, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 4th grade as part of the Keller Independent School District. This diverse school has consistently ranked in the top 30% of Texas elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Independence Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 58.43% White, 7.06% African American, 19.61% Hispanic, 8.04% Asian, and 6.67% two or more races. This diversity is higher than some nearby schools like Lone Star Elementary and Bette Perot Elementary. Independence Elementary has also shown strong performance for certain student subgroups, ranking in the top 20% of Texas elementary schools for multi-racial students and the top 10% for special education students.

Compared to some nearby schools, Independence Elementary has higher per-student spending ($11,078 in 2020-2021) and a lower student-teacher ratio (14.2 in 2022-2023), which may contribute to its academic success. While the school generally outperforms the state average on STAAR tests, nearby schools like Keller-Harvel Elementary and Bette Perot Elementary have even higher proficiency rates in certain subject areas and grade levels.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 11773 Bray Birch Ln
       Keller, TX  76244


(817) 744-6100

District: Keller Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
879th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,078 Help


Students who attend Independence Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Trinity Meadows Intermediate
    Trinity Springs Middle
High:    Timber Creek High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  473

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.6%
Hispanic:
20.7%
African American:
10.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.5% Help


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Compare Details Independence Elementary ranks better than 81.2% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 12th among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Keller Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.5. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (51.6%), Hispanic (20.7%), African American (10.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Independence Elementary is 12.6, which is the 7th best among 23 elementary schools in the Keller Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Independence Elementary is $11,078, which is the 9th highest among 23 elementary schools in the Keller Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Independence Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Independence Elementary 879th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Independence Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Multi-racial students:
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Keller Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Keller Independent School District (Isd) 198th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Independence Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Independence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 56.13 1902nd 3724 48.9%
2008 77.54 618th 3768 83.6%
2009 73.38 871st 3884 77.6%
2010 80.25 447th 3937 88.6%
2011 79.15 536th 4095 86.9%
2012 84.52 452nd 4206 89.3%
2013 79.52 676th 4221 84.0%
2014 77.59 835th 4260 80.4%
2015 66.44 1453rd 4320 66.4%
2016 75.26 984th 4286 77.0%
2017 75.04 868th 4329 79.9%
2018 73.72 896th 4359 79.4%
2019 81.08 662nd 4479 85.2%
2021 82.52 657th 4578 85.6%
2022 70.72 1121st 4581 75.5%
2023 64.77 1382nd 4647 70.3%
2024 76.50 879th 4675 81.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Independence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.48 744th 1046 28.9%
2019 48.91 587th 1112 47.2%
2021 65.83 281st 961 70.8%
2022 42.69 636th 1004 36.7%
2023 77.64 185th 1099 83.2%
2024 52.74 517th 1114 53.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Independence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 76.45 415th 3333 87.5%
2021 61.92 913th 3446 73.5%
2022 47.51 1795th 3487 48.5%
2023 61.40 1079th 3556 69.7%
2024 53.28 1492nd 3638 59.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Independence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.88 847th 3558 76.2%
2019 62.81 818th 3684 77.8%
2021 79.63 338th 3799 91.1%
2022 80.43 365th 3952 90.8%
2023 69.24 727th 4086 82.2%
2024 63.77 1055th 4261 75.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Independence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.21 1085th 4264 74.6%
2019 86.13 236th 4309 94.5%
2021 63.96 1179th 4451 73.5%
2022 48.21 2271st 4477 49.3%
2023 50.88 2126th 4521 53.0%
2024 70.89 879th 4560 80.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Independence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.63 1052nd 4306 75.6%
2019 71.03 969th 4348 77.7%
2021 72.92 954th 4499 78.8%
2022 55.09 1838th 4561 59.7%
2023 60.92 1520th 4588 66.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Independence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.88 2226th 3106 28.3%
2019 70.09 813th 3184 74.5%
2021 70.17 947th 3006 68.5%
2022 69.73 781st 2958 73.6%
2023 68.44 933rd 2980 68.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Independence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.82 3454th 4240 18.5%
2019 63.97 1093rd 4295 74.6%
2021 56.20 1420th 4331 67.2%
2022 19.11 4107th 4461 7.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Independence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.28 884th 4319 79.5%
2019 85.46 455th 4357 89.6%
2021 86.77 467th 4498 89.6%
2022 79.66 727th 4563 84.1%
2023 66.95 1253rd 4585 72.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Independence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.34 335th 1005 66.7%
2019 72.71 199th 1009 80.3%
2021 44.77 574th 967 40.6%
2022 38.05 705th 957 26.3%
2023 55.90 512th 1015 49.6%
2024 32.28 815th 1035 21.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Independence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.82 414th 2483 83.3%
2019 91.62 99th 2515 96.1%
2021 49.68 1061st 2444 56.6%
2022 63.56 647th 2421 73.3%
2023 50.26 1068th 2443 56.3%
2024 60.95 748th 2421 69.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Independence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.38 765th 4168 81.6%
2019 77.58 538th 4188 87.2%
2021 78.23 574th 4329 86.7%
2022 57.99 1582nd 4376 63.8%
2023 57.01 1652nd 4401 62.5%
2024 73.96 760th 4431 82.8%
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Rank History for White students at Independence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.38 1337th 3127 57.2%
2019 59.91 1160th 3142 63.1%
2021 65.70 881st 3082 71.4%
2022 57.34 1281st 3082 58.4%
2023 43.53 1893rd 3106 39.1%
2024 65.02 982nd 3078 68.1%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Independence Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 497 60 28 119 9 n/a n/a 0 713
2008 505 66 45 116 9 n/a n/a 0 741
2009 558 48 42 108 13 n/a n/a 0 769
2010 556 49 42 107 11 n/a n/a 0 765
2011 520 44 36 122 11 3 7 0 743
2012 371 34 33 83 3 0 10 0 534
2013 340 37 37 78 3 1 9 0 505
2014 337 42 27 84 4 0 16 0 510
2015 302 40 24 69 3 0 20 0 458
2016 315 30 29 62 4 0 19 0 459
2017 347 46 30 95 4 1 30 0 553
2018 356 44 29 91 5 1 26 0 552
2019 381 39 25 83 3 1 30 0 562
2020 358 43 20 113 3 1 32 0 570
2021 297 36 19 106 1 1 30 0 490
2022 312 38 26 101 1 1 32 0 511
2023 298 36 41 100 0 1 34 0 510
2024 244 48 46 98 1 1 35 0 473

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Independence Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 713 39.5 18.1 20.8
2008 741 43.5 17.0 17.9
2009 769 42.3 18.2 7.8
2010 765 42.9 17.7 8.9
2011 743 45.4 16.3 11.6
2012 534 33.1 16.1 11.2
2013 505 32.8 15.3 12.7
2014 510 34.2 14.9 10.4
2015 458 33.0 13.8 12
2016 459 33.0 13.9 12.2
2017 553 38.6 14.2 15.7
2018 552 38.2 14.4 13.6
2019 562 37.4 15.0 19
2020 570 38.5 14.8 22.3
2021 490 38.8 12.6 22.9
2022 511 37.7 13.5 21.5
2023 510 35.8 14.2 29.4
2024 473 37.3 12.6 31.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Independence Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 713 39.5 18.1 20.8
2008 741 43.5 17.0 17.9
2009 769 42.3 18.2 7.8
2010 765 42.9 17.7 8.9
2011 743 45.4 16.3 11.6
2012 534 33.1 16.1 11.2
2013 505 32.8 15.3 12.7
2014 510 34.2 14.9 10.4
2015 458 33.0 13.8 12
2016 459 33.0 13.9 12.2
2017 553 38.6 14.2 15.7
2018 552 38.2 14.4 13.6
2019 562 37.4 15.0 19
2020 570 38.5 14.8 22.3
2021 490 38.8 12.6 22.9
2022 511 37.7 13.5 21.5
2023 510 35.8 14.2 29.4
2024 473 37.3 12.6 31.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Independence Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $647 (7.5%) $8,011 (92.5%) $8,657
2020 $620 (6.7%) $8,634 (93.3%) $9,254
2021 $1,352 (12.2%) $9,727 (87.8%) $11,078

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Independence Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 662nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1382nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 15%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Independence Elementary)5756
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Keller Independent School District (Isd))5761
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Independence Elementary)6165
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Keller Independent School District (Isd))6255
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Independence Elementary)6451
 13%
   4th Grade Reading (Keller Independent School District (Isd))5659
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Independence Elementary)5940
 19%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Keller Independent School District (Isd))6154
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students562510
 9.3%
African American3936
 7.7%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian2541
 64%
Hispanic83100
 20.5%
Pacific Islander11
White381298
 21.8%
Two or More Races3034
 13.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19%29.4%
 10.4%


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Independence Elementary ranks 879th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Independence Elementary are 52% White, 21% Hispanic, 10% African American, 10% Asian, 7% Two or more races.

Students who attend Independence Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Trinity Meadows Intermediate
Middle : Trinity Springs Middle
High : Timber Creek High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 473 students attended Independence Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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