- Enrollment
- 4,001
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lewisville, TX
Independence El
Federal NCES profile for Independence El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482730011467
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Independence El earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 16
- schools in Lewisville · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 40.2%
- 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 16 schools in Lewisville, TX.
School address
District: Lewisville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482730011467 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Independence El held near 824 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 61.3 → 61.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 482730011467 · Lewisville, TX Other · MID · TRAD
830 enr · 13.6:1 · 40.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewisville H S (4,001 students)
Independence El held near 824 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE held 61.3 → 61.6 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
- Lewisville H S
Lewisville H S
4,001 students
- Hebron H S
Hebron H S
3,668 students
- Flower Mound H
Flower Mound H S
3,426 students
- Marcus H S
Marcus H S
2,998 students
- The Colony H S
The Colony H S
1,803 students
- This school 830
Independence El
830 students
What this shows Independence El reports 830 students on the CCD universe file.
How Independence El compares
Independence El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.2% | ▼ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 830 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
830
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Texas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,299
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.7%
Asian 25.8%
White 7.8%
African American 7.6%
Two or More 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Independence El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lewisville Isd reports $12,299 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewisville H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hebron H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flower Mound H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marcus H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| The Colony H S | Larger | Similar 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
- 3,668
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 3,426
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,998
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,803
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~830 students)
Frequently asked questions about Independence El
How many students attend Independence El?
Independence El has 830 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lewisville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 799 (2022-23) → 824 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence El?
The student-teacher ratio at Independence El is 13.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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?
40.2% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 55.7% of enrollment, in Lewisville, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Independence El?
Independence El has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 schools in Lewisville?
By Resource Investment Index, Independence El ranks #3 of 16 schools in Lewisville, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lewisville on the city page.
What other schools are in Lewisville Isd?
Besides Independence El, Lewisville Isd also operates Lewisville H S (4,001 students), Hebron H S (3,668 students), and Flower Mound H S (3,426 students). See the Lewisville Isd district page for the complete list.