Independence Elementary School

Independence Elementary School is a K-8th public school located in Bolingbrook, IL.

Independence Elementary School has a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1.

Independence Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

230 S Orchard Dr, Bolingbrook, IL

Poplar Park Neighborhood

Valley View Community Unit School District No. 365-U

5.0

3.3

610 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Kim Mulcahy

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Math Proficiency
37%

Reading Proficiency
45%

B-

Academics

C+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

45%

Math Proficiency

37%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 13:1 Teachers 48	Full Time Teachers 48
Teachers in First or Second Year 18.9%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female 53.3%	Male 46.7%
Hispanic 63%	Black 21.5%
White 7%	Asian 4.3%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0

3/19/2025

Independence was such a fun and an amazing school! I truly enjoyed going there. All the staff were very helpful and friendly! I enjoyed going to Patriots club!!

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5.0 other

4/11/2026

I remember me and my friends when we were younger we would always speak about elementary school and this was honestly one of the best ones we have ever encountered. Always made us feel welcomed and the teachers were all so nice each with their own plan to make the students' day better.

5.0 other

4/11/2026

I was a prior student that went to this school a few years ago, I just realized I can leave a review because this was one of my favorite elementary schools that I could have gone to.

2.0 parent

12/2/2025

My experience is not that good. My son teacher is great, all of his other teachers are great. It’s just the front office. If I want to stay with my child until he gets his pass and can go to class I should be able to do that. The late pass policy or guidelines are ridiculous anyway, it’s the reason...

5.0 parent

4/25/2025

It’s a great community and the staff is awesome and helpful. They make sure the children feel safe and seen and the education is awesome

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$250K - $1.6M

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Average Home Value

$316,253

% Renters

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Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

23.6%

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A-

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Illinois Will County Bolingbrook 60440 Poplar Park

Independence Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Bolingbrook, IL and is served by the Valley View Community Unit School District No. 365-U in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 610 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 45% are proficient in reading. Independence Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $316,253. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bolingbrook High School, Furqaan Academy, Jane Addams Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Bolingbrook has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Independence Elementary School.

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