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Elementary SchoolsGrades K-5

Independence Elementary

Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles County · 8435 Victoria Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280-2353

(323) 249-9559

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5/10
#3175
Rank 3175 out of 5,722
Top 55%
English Language Arts5/10 · #3262 · 43rd percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #3118 · 46th percentile
Science5/10 · #3220 · 43rd percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

South Gate is a working-class city just southeast of downtown LA, close-knit and proud of its community roots. Independence Elementary sits right in the heart of it, serving families who are deeply invested in their neighborhood schools — and the school holds its own in a highly competitive California landscape, landing right around the middle of the pack statewide. Families looking for a local school with a strong sense of community and a solid foundation in core academics will find a lot to appreciate here.

Student Demographics

209 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
209 (100%)

Key Indicators

English Learners62 (30%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged201 (96%)
Students with Disabilities34 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

418
Enrollment
22
Teachers (FTE)
19:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
13.4
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #1626 · 73rd percentile

162 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found