C
William Southern Elem.
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
4300 S Phelps Rd, Independence, MO 64055 · (816) 521-5475 · Part of Independence 30 School District
Students
458
Students per teacher
18:1
Free or reduced lunch
74%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about William Southern Elem.
- Math proficiency 8 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 8 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 8.8% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency27%
State average 35.3%
Reading / language arts37%
State average 45.2%
Location
Directions ↗
4300 S Phelps Rd, Independence
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K40
Kindergarten63
Grade 166
Grade 262
Grade 372
Grade 472
Grade 583
Enrollment over time
421’20
405’21
430’22
452’23
458’24
Up 8.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 37%Black 34%Hispanic 18%Two or more races 9%Asian 1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
What neighbors say
No ratings yet. Be the first neighbor to rate it.
Parents talk
Conversations in Town Square that mention William Southern Elem..
Other schools in Independence 30 School District
School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.