- Enrollment
- 3,298
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bolingbrook, IL
Independence Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Independence Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174007004028
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Independence Elem School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #5 of 8
- elementary schools in Bolingbrook · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 617
- students enrolled
Independence Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Independence Elem School ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Bolingbrook, IL.
School address
District: Valley View Cusd 365u · Illinois
NCES ID 174007004028 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 174007004028 · Bolingbrook, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
617 enr · 14.3:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Bolingbrook High School (3,298 students)
Resource Investment Index #5 of 8 elementary schools in Bolingbrook. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Independence Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bolingbrook Hi
Bolingbrook High School
3,298 students
- Romeoville Hig
Romeoville High School
1,848 students
- Brooks Middle 850
Brooks Middle School
850 students
- Oak View Elem 636
Oak View Elem School
636 students
- This school 617
Independence Elem School
617 students
- Hubert H Humph 596
Hubert H Humphrey Middle School
596 students
What this shows Independence Elem School reports 617 students on the CCD universe file.
How Independence Elem School compares
Independence Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Illinois - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$22,208
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.1%
African American 22.4%
White 8.6%
Asian 4.7%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Independence Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valley View Cusd 365u, which includes Independence Elem School.
$22,208
Per student
+22%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 60.3%
State 31.8%
Federal 8.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Independence Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolingbrook High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Romeoville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brooks Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak View Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hubert H Humphrey Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Independence Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,848
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Bolingbrook
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Oak View Elem School
Standard public school
636 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Pioneer Elementary School
Standard public school
561 students 13:1 students per teacher
Liberty Elementary School
Standard public school
522 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Wood View Elem School
Standard public school
443 students 13:1 students per teacher
Jonas E Salk Elem School
Standard public school
391 students 9.5:1 students per teacher
Bernard J Ward Elem School
Standard public school
363 students 11.7:1 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 (~617 students)
Frequently asked questions about Independence Elem School
How many students attend Independence Elem School?
Independence Elem School has 617 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bolingbrook, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Independence Elem School is 14.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Independence Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Independence Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.1% of enrollment, in Bolingbrook, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Independence Elem School?
Independence Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Independence Elem School rank among elementary schools in Bolingbrook?
By Resource Investment Index, Independence Elem School ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Bolingbrook, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bolingbrook on the city page.
What other schools are in Valley View Cusd 365u?
Besides Independence Elem School, Valley View Cusd 365u also operates Bolingbrook High School (3,298 students), Romeoville High School (1,848 students), and Brooks Middle School (850 students). See the Valley View Cusd 365u district page for the complete list.
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