Overview
MILL CREEK ELEM. is a public elementary serving grades -1â5 in INDEPENDENCE, Missouri. The school enrolls 250 students. It is part of the INDEPENDENCE 30 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Missouri state averages. This is not a ranking â different families value different things.
Strengths
Intimate school community
250 students â small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
77% free/reduced-lunch eligibility â schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Typeâ
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1â5
DistrictINDEPENDENCE 30
County29095
CityINDEPENDENCE
ZIP64050
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID291548000714
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment250
White54.8%
Hispanic / Latino20.8%
Black / African American12.0%
Asian1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races10.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
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 %77%
State Avg55%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)