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Independence Elementary

South Gate, California · Grades K to 5 · Los Angeles Unified

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About Independence Elementary

Independence Elementary serves kindergarten through grade 5 as a public school in South Gate, California. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 418 students enrolled. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in South Gate. With about 22 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 19 students per teacher. Los Angeles Unified runs 783 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Families comparing options will find 319 other schools within 5 miles. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Los Angeles County.

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School facts

Address	8435 Victoria Ave., South Gate, CA 90280
Phone	(323) 249-9559
School district	Los Angeles Unified
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	418
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	22
Students per teacher	19
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Los Angeles County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 062271007120). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Independence Elementary serve?

Independence Elementary serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend Independence Elementary?

Independence Elementary reported 418 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence Elementary?

About 19 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 418 students and 22 teachers in federal data.

Is Independence Elementary a public or charter school?

Independence Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Independence Elementary in?

Independence Elementary is part of Los Angeles Unified. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ca/los-angeles-unified/

Where is Independence Elementary located?

Independence Elementary is at 8435 Victoria Ave., South Gate, CA 90280. The phone number is (323) 249-9559.

How many other schools are near Independence Elementary?

There are 319 other schools within 5 miles of Independence Elementary in our directory.