Independence Elem School
Bolingbrook, IL · Valley View CUSD 365U · Grades K - 5
1,147th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 46%▲ Improving
Independence Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Independence Elem School 1,147th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 46% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 39th in 2019 to 46th in 2025 — improving.
Independence Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Independence Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 602 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 55.7% | 57.5% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Black | 20.1% | 25.7% | ▲ 5.6 pts | |
| White | 16.0% | 9.0% | ▼ 7.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.5% | 4.0% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Asian | 4.5% | 3.7% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Independence Elem School
Typical home value $334K in zip 60440 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Independence Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Oak View Elem SchoolValley View CUSD 365U · 0.8 mi away902nd of 2,105
ELA 53% · Math 43% - 5Jamie McGee Elementary SchoolValley View CUSD 365U · 1 mi away1,069th of 2,105
ELA 48% · Math 37% - 6Pioneer Elementary SchoolValley View CUSD 365U · 2 mi away907th of 2,105
ELA 54% · Math 42% - 6Bernard J Ward Elem SchoolValley View CUSD 365U · 2.1 mi away967th of 2,105
ELA 50% · Math 42% - 10River Woods Elementary SchoolNaperville CUSD 203 · 2.3 mi away71st of 2,105
ELA 85% · Math 79% - 7Wood View Elem SchoolValley View CUSD 365U · 2.6 mi away711th of 2,105
ELA 58% · Math 48% - 8Skoff ElementaryValley View CUSD 365U · 2.7 mi away627th of 2,105
ELA 61% · Math 51% - 8John R Tibbott Elem SchoolValley View CUSD 365U · 2.7 mi away614th of 2,105
ELA 63% · Math 50%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Independence Elem School in?
Independence Elem School is part of the Valley View CUSD 365U district in Bolingbrook, Illinois.
Is Independence Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Independence Elem School 1,147th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 46% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Independence Elem School?
Hispanic 58%, Black 26%, White 9%, Two or more races 4% (602 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Independence Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60440 is $334K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.