Independence Elementary

Independence Elementary is a public school located in Winter Garden.

Independence Elementary is once again an 'A' school in Winter Garden.

Kids love to play hoops on the courts at Independence Elementary in Winter Garden.

Kids love to play on the playground at Independence Elementary in Winter Garden.

Independence Elementary

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

6255 New Independence Pky, Winter Garden, FL

Orange County Public Schools

803 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Angela Murphy-osborne

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
80%

Reading Proficiency
74%

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

74%

Math Proficiency

80%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 16:1 Teachers 54	Full Time Teachers 54
Teachers in First or Second Year 55.1%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

692:1

Student Diversity

Male 50.6%	Female 49.4%
White 44.9%	Hispanic 38.4%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

5/7/2026

The principal did not support an IEP. Our experience was awful trying to get our child’s IEP to be followed. There was zero support from the principal so the staff cannot help because he directs them. I had to get the school board involved ultimately leaving the school because even then the principa...

5.0 parent

3/22/2026

I would definitely recommend this school. I like everything, especially how involved the school is in the children’s lives. The principal and vice principal are present, listen to the parents, and try to help. I feel a big improvement in my child since joining this school. Special thanks to Ms. Alle...

5.0 parent

9/3/2025

My daughter has had the best experience at Independence Elementary. The teachers are caring and experienced, and they create a love of learning for her every day. The specials team is wonderful, and she loves the PE team! The paras are also of the highest caliber.

1.0 other

5/28/2025

So first of all the P.E teachers targeted me for no reason one time the slammed me for something I didn't do and they would single me out sit me out for no reason as a past student in the school I would not recommend because your jid will probably get in fights like I did there isn't to much adult s...

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Windermere High School

9th to 12th
Public

A+

Windermere Preparatory School

Pre-K to 12th
Private

A+

The Crenshaw Academy

K to 12th
Private

Florida Orange County Winter Garden 34787

Independence Elementary is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Winter Garden, FL and is served by the Orange County Public Schools in Florida. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 803 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 80% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 74% are proficient in reading. Independence Elementary has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Windermere High School, Windermere Preparatory School, The Crenshaw Academy, and more. Learn more about what Winter Garden has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Independence Elementary.

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