- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Aliquippa, PA
Independence El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Independence El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421203000671
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Independence El Sch earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Aliquippa · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Independence El Sch has class sizes smaller than 72% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Independence El Sch ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Aliquippa, PA.
School address
District: Hopewell Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421203000671 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Independence El Sch shrank from 253 students in 2022-23 to 238 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.4 → 18.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 421203000671 · Aliquippa, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
228 enr · 12:1 · 43.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Hopewell Jhs (657 students)
Independence El Sch shrank from 253 students in 2022-23 to 238 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 19.4 → 18.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Independence El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hopewell Jhs
Hopewell Jhs
657 students
- Hopewell Shs
Hopewell Shs
614 students
- Hopewell El Sc
Hopewell El Sch
323 students
- This school 228
Independence El Sch
228 students
- Margaret Ross 185
Margaret Ross El Sch
185 students
What this shows Independence El Sch reports 228 students on the CCD universe file.
How Independence El Sch compares
Independence El Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▼ 25% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 228 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
228
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 28% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,991
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.8%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, Independence El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hopewell Area Sd reports $18,991 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Independence El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopewell Jhs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hopewell Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hopewell El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Margaret Ross El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Independence El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Aliquippa
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hopewell Jhs
Standard public school
657 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Aliquippa El Sch
Standard public school
480 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Hopewell El Sch
Standard public school
323 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Margaret Ross El Sch
Standard public school
185 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~228 students)
Frequently asked questions about Independence El Sch
How many students attend Independence El Sch?
Independence El Sch has 228 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Aliquippa, PA. CCD year-over-year: 253 (2022-23) → 238 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Independence El Sch is 12:1, which is 12% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 24% 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 El Sch?
43.5% of students at Independence El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Independence El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Independence El Sch is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Aliquippa, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Independence El Sch?
Independence El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Independence El Sch rank among elementary schools in Aliquippa?
By Resource Investment Index, Independence El Sch ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Aliquippa, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Aliquippa on the city page.
What other schools are in Hopewell Area Sd?
Besides Independence El Sch, Hopewell Area Sd also operates Hopewell Jhs (657 students), Hopewell Shs (614 students), and Hopewell El Sch (323 students). See the Hopewell Area Sd district page for the complete list.