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WILLIAM SOUTHERN ELEM.

PublicGrades -1–5
INDEPENDENCE, Missouri · INDEPENDENCE 30
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students458
Student:Teacher17.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch75%
Title INo
WILLIAM SOUTHERN ELEM.
समग्र अवलोकननामांकनजनसांख्यिकीप्रदर्शन Performanceउपस्थितिको संख्याBehaviourकार्यबल

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 325
458
Total Enrollment
State avg: 55%
75%+19.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
17.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

WILLIAM SOUTHERN ELEM. is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in INDEPENDENCE, Missouri. The school enrolls 458 students. It is part of the INDEPENDENCE 30 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictINDEPENDENCE 30
County29095
CityINDEPENDENCE
ZIP64055
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID291548000725

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment458
White36.9%
Hispanic / Latino17.7%
Black / African American34.3%
Asian1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
Two or More Races9.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
36.9%
Hispanic
17.7%
Black
34.3%
Asian
1.3%
Two+
9.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %75%
State Avg55%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)