- Enrollment
- 2,970
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Keller, TX
Independence El
Federal NCES profile for Independence El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482526011331
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Independence El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Keller · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 22.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Independence El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Independence El ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Keller, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Independence El shrank from 510 students in 2022-23 to 473 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 35.8 → 37.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 482526011331 · Keller, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
447 enr · 12.8:1 · 22.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Timber Creek H S (2,970 students)
Independence El shrank from 510 students in 2022-23 to 473 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE added 35.8 → 37.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Independence El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Timber Creek H
Timber Creek H S
2,970 students
- Keller H S
Keller H S
2,951 students
- Central H S
Central H S
2,410 students
- Fossil Ridge H
Fossil Ridge H S
2,140 students
- Hillwood Middl 1,126
Hillwood Middle
1,126 students
- This school 447
Independence El
447 students
What this shows Independence El reports 447 students on the CCD universe file.
How Independence El compares
Independence El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.9% | ▼ 63% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 57% | - | - |
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.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in Texas - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.5%
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
$10,925
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 447 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
African American 11.6%
Asian 10.7%
Two or More 10.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, Independence El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Keller Isd reports $10,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Independence El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Creek H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Keller H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fossil Ridge H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillwood Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Independence El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,951
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,410
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,140
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~447 students)
Frequently asked questions about Independence El
How many students attend Independence El?
Independence El has 447 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Keller, TX. CCD year-over-year: 510 (2022-23) → 473 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence El?
The student-teacher ratio at Independence El is 12.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 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 El?
22.9% of students at Independence El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Independence El?
The largest demographic group at Independence El is White at 46.8% of enrollment, in Keller, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Independence El?
Independence El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 rank among elementary schools in Keller?
By Resource Investment Index, Independence El ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Keller, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Keller on the city page.
What other schools are in Keller Isd?
Besides Independence El, Keller Isd also operates Timber Creek H S (2,970 students), Keller H S (2,951 students), and Central H S (2,410 students). See the Keller Isd district page for the complete list.