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Independent Elementary

Castro Valley, California · Grades K to 5 · Castro Valley Unified

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About Independent Elementary

Independent Elementary serves kindergarten through grade 5 as a public school in Castro Valley, California. Enrollment was 662 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Castro Valley. There are about 25 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (26.5 teachers in all). It is one of 15 schools in Castro Valley Unified. Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a large metro area, in Alameda County. Families comparing options will find 73 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	21201 Independent School Rd., Castro Valley, CA 94552
Phone	(510) 537-9558
School district	Castro Valley Unified
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	662
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	26.5
Students per teacher	25
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Alameda County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 060780009342). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Independent Elementary serve?

Independent Elementary serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend Independent Elementary?

Independent Elementary reported 662 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Independent Elementary?

About 25 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 662 students and 26.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Independent Elementary a public or charter school?

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

What school district is Independent Elementary in?

Independent Elementary is part of Castro Valley Unified. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ca/castro-valley-unified/

Where is Independent Elementary located?

Independent Elementary is at 21201 Independent School Rd., Castro Valley, CA 94552. The phone number is (510) 537-9558.

How many other schools are near Independent Elementary?

There are 73 other schools within 5 miles of Independent Elementary in our directory.