- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lodi, CA
Independence
Federal NCES profile for Independence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062223008320
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Independence earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of California schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Lodi · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- small classes for California
- 59.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Independence has class sizes smaller than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Independence ranks #1 of 4 schools in Lodi, CA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+61 students YoY
Independence grew from 192 students in 2022-23 to 253 in 2023-24 (+31.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.3 → 12.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+61 students YoY 062223008320 · Lodi, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
166 enr · 12.8:1 · 59.4% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Tokay High (2,058 students)
Independence grew from 192 students in 2022-23 to 253 in 2023-24 (+31.8%). Teacher FTE lost 13.3 → 12.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Independence in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tokay High
Tokay High
2,058 students
- Lodi High
Lodi High
1,952 students
- Bear Creek Hig
Bear Creek High
1,925 students
- Ronald E. Mcna
Ronald E. Mcnair High
1,644 students
- Lodi Middle
Lodi Middle
893 students
- This school 166
Independence
166 students
What this shows Independence reports 166 students on the CCD universe file.
How Independence compares
Independence is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 40% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.4% | ▲ 7% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 166 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
166
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 7% in California - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$16,495
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 166 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.7%
White 18.2%
Asian 18.2%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Independence is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lodi Unified reports $16,495 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Independence Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokay High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lodi High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bear Creek High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ronald E. Mcnair High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lodi Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Independence's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,952
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,925
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar other schools in Lodi
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~166 students)
Frequently asked questions about Independence
How many students attend Independence?
Independence has 166 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Lodi, CA. CCD year-over-year: 192 (2022-23) → 253 (2023-24), up 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence?
The student-teacher ratio at Independence is 12.8:1, which is 40% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Independence?
59.4% of students at Independence are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Independence?
The largest demographic group at Independence is Hispanic or Latino at 52.7% of enrollment, in Lodi, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Independence?
Independence has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Independence rank among schools in Lodi?
By Resource Investment Index, Independence ranks #1 of 4 schools in Lodi, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lodi on the city page.
What other schools are in Lodi Unified?
Besides Independence, Lodi Unified also operates Tokay High (2,058 students), Lodi High (1,952 students), and Bear Creek High (1,925 students). See the Lodi Unified district page for the complete list.