Enrollment
404
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 400080902940 Charter school
Independence Charter Ms — Oklahoma City, OK
Federal NCES profile for Independence Charter Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Harding Independence · Oklahoma
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Independence Charter Ms compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Independence Charter Ms reports 404 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 25.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% below the Oklahoma state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 404 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 28.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Harding Independence spends $9,346 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 8.0% from local sources (property taxes), 69.2% from the state, and 22.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Independence Charter Ms compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oklahoma state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 66% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
— 5% below state mean
Top 42% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,346
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oklahoma avg of $14,176
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 404 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 404 Top 66% in Oklahoma — larger than 34% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 15.5:1 -5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 400080902940
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 31.9%
African American 30.9%
White 20.8%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 31.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 404:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 28.0%
In-school suspensions 67
Out-of-school suspensions 64
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harding Independence, which includes Independence Charter Ms.
$9,346
Per student
-34%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-52%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 8.0%
State 69.2%
Federal 22.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Independence Charter Ms
How many students attend Independence Charter Ms?
Independence Charter Ms has 404 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Oklahoma City, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence Charter Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Independence Charter Ms is 15.5:1, which is 5% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Independence Charter Ms?
The largest demographic group at Independence Charter Ms is Hispanic or Latino at 31.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Oklahoma City, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Independence Charter Ms?
Independence Charter Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.