Independence Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
8435 Victoria Ave., South Gate, CA 90280 · (323) 249-9559 · Part of Los Angeles Unified School District
South Gate’s School Grade B− better than 50% of California school districts
Students
418
Students per teacher
19:1
Free or reduced lunch
95%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Independence Elementary
- Enrollment down 25.5% since 2020–21
- No state test results published for this school
- Next stop for South Gate kids: 3 middle schools
On the path
Where South Gate kids come from and go next. The whole path →
K–5Independence ElementaryYou are here
6–83 middle schoolsDepends on your address
Location
Directions ↗8435 Victoria Ave., South Gate
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten87
Grade 164
Grade 247
Grade 371
Grade 457
Grade 592
Enrollment over time
561’20
447’21
438’22
440’23
418’24
Down 25.5% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
Hispanic 98%Two or more races 1%White <1%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Independence Elementary from South Gate families.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.