- Enrollment
- 1,004
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lima, OH
Independence Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Independence Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390442205280
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Independence Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #8 of 8
- schools in Lima · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 272
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Independence Elementary School ranks #8 of 8 schools in Lima, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Independence Elementary School held near 269 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 390442205280 · Lima, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
272 enr · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Lima Senior High School (1,004 students)
Independence Elementary School held near 269 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Independence Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lima Senior Hi
Lima Senior High School
1,004 students
- Heritage Eleme
Heritage Elementary School
448 students
- Liberty Arts M 343
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8
343 students
- Lima West Midd 334
Lima West Middle School
334 students
- Lima North Mid 321
Lima North Middle School
321 students
- This school 272
Independence Elementary School
272 students
What this shows Independence Elementary School reports 272 students on the CCD universe file.
How Independence Elementary School compares
Independence Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 272 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Engagement
34.2%
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
$19,321
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.3%
African American 29.8%
Two or More 16.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 42.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Independence Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Lima City reports $19,321 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Independence Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lima Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Heritage Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Lima West Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Lima North Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Independence Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 6.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Lima
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Apollo Career Center
Vocational / career-technical school
745 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Elmwood Elementary School
Standard public school
508 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Heritage Elementary School
Standard public school
448 students
Perry High School
Standard public school
296 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Unity Elementary School
Standard public school
241 students 8.6:1 students per teacher
Freedom Elementary School
Standard public school
235 students 7.8:1 students per teacher
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.
Frequently asked questions about Independence Elementary School
How many students attend Independence Elementary School?
Independence Elementary School has 272 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lima, OH. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 269 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Independence Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Independence Elementary School is White at 42.3% of enrollment, in Lima, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Independence Elementary School?
Independence Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Independence Elementary School rank among schools in Lima?
By Resource Investment Index, Independence Elementary School ranks #8 of 8 schools in Lima, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lima on the city page.
What other schools are in Lima City?
Besides Independence Elementary School, Lima City also operates Lima Senior High School (1,004 students), Heritage Elementary School (448 students), and Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 (343 students). See the Lima City district page for the complete list.