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Independence Elementary

Independence Elementary is a public elementary school in South Gate serving grades K–5, with 440 students, 19.1 students per teacher. Los Angeles Unified School

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At a glance

Independence Elementary by the numbers

As reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023–24. Student–teacher ratio is not classroom size.

GradesK–5

Students440

Teachers23

Students per teacher19.1

Free or reduced-price lunch93%

School typeRegular School

DistrictLos Angeles Unified School District

Contact

Address, phone and website

8435 Victoria Ave., South Gate 90280

(323) 249-9559

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Los Angeles Unified School District

Other elementary schools in the district

All schools

K–5Bryson Avenue Elementary737 students K–5Liberty Boulevard Elementary433 students K–5Madison Elementary507 students K–6Montara Avenue Elementary624 students K–5San Gabriel Avenue Elementary473 students K–5San Miguel Elementary672 students

Nearby

Schools nearby

High school · 0.3 miSouth Gate Senior HighGrades 9–12 High school · 0.3 miOdyssey ContinuationGrades 9–12 Middle school · 0.4 miValiente College Preparatory CharterGrades 5–8 School · 0.7 miSt Helen Catholic Elementary SchoolGrades Pre-K–8 Middle school · 0.8 miSouth Gate MiddleGrades 6–8 High school · 1.2 miSouth East HighGrades 9–12

Questions

About Independence Elementary

What grades does Independence Elementary have?

Independence Elementary serves grades K–5.

How many students go to Independence Elementary?

440 students, about 19.1 per teacher, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023–24.

What school district is Independence Elementary in?

Los Angeles Unified School District. District information and the school calendar are on the district website.

Where is Independence Elementary?

8435 Victoria Ave., South Gate 90280. Phone (323) 249-9559.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data (2023–24). Contact the school or district to confirm enrollment boundaries, schedules and programs.