Enrollment
617
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174007004028
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 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 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #5 of 8
- elementary schools in Bolingbrook · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Independence Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Independence Elem School
Independence Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Bolingbrook, Illinois, enrolling 617 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 617 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 58/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Valley View Cusd 365u spends $20,866 per pupil, 22% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Bolingbrook's elementary schools, it stands alongside Oak View Elem School (636 students): Independence Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.4:1 vs 15.6:1).
Valley View Cusd 365u also operates Bolingbrook High School (3,298 students) and Romeoville High School (1,848 students) alongside Independence Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 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
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 55% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Illinois - lower ratio than 38% 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
$20,866
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 617 Top 19% in Illinois - larger than 81% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 43.0
Students per teacher 14.4:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 174007004028
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 27.7%
In-school suspensions 7
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valley View Cusd 365u, which includes Independence Elem School.
$20,866
Per student
+22%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.3%
State 31.8%
Federal 8.0%
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.
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
- 3,298
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,848
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 15.6:1 students per teacher
Pioneer Elementary School
Standard public school
561 students 12:1 students per teacher
Liberty Elementary School
Standard public school
522 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Wood View Elem School
Standard public school
443 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Jonas E Salk Elem School
Standard public school
391 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Bernard J Ward Elem School
Standard public school
363 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
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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 14.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% 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 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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.
Is Independence Elem School a good school?
Independence Elem School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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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