- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Liberty Township, OH
Independence Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Independence Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390461100450
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Independence Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Liberty Township · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.3:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 9.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Independence Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Independence Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Liberty Township, OH.
School address
District: Lakota Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390461100450 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Independence Elementary School held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 390461100450 · Liberty Township, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
608 enr · 25.3:1 · 9.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakota West High School (2,968 students)
Independence Elementary School held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. 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
- Lakota West Hi
Lakota West High School
2,968 students
- Lakota East Hi
Lakota East High School
2,660 students
- Cherokee Eleme 791
Cherokee Elementary School
791 students
- Lakota Plains 745
Lakota Plains Junior School
745 students
- Endeavor Eleme 740
Endeavor Elementary School
740 students
- This school 608
Independence Elementary School
608 students
What this shows Independence Elementary School reports 608 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.3:1 | ▲ 39% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.5% | ▼ 70% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 608 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
608
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
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
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 93% in Ohio - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,053
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.6%
African American 9.2%
Asian 9.0%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Independence Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lakota Local reports $12,053 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakota West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakota East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakota Plains Junior School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Endeavor Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
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
- 2,660
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Liberty Township
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~608 students)
Frequently asked questions about Independence Elementary School
How many students attend Independence Elementary School?
Independence Elementary School has 608 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Liberty Township, OH. CCD year-over-year: 576 (2022-23) → 587 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Independence Elementary School is 25.3:1, which is 39% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Independence Elementary School?
9.5% of students at Independence Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Independence Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Independence Elementary School is White at 69.6% of enrollment, in Liberty Township, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Independence Elementary School?
Independence Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Liberty Township?
By Resource Investment Index, Independence Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Liberty Township, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Liberty Township on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakota Local?
Besides Independence Elementary School, Lakota Local also operates Lakota West High School (2,968 students), Lakota East High School (2,660 students), and Cherokee Elementary School (791 students). See the Lakota Local district page for the complete list.