- Enrollment
- 1,008
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Independence, OR
Independence Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Independence Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410284001054
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Independence Elementary School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Oregon schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Independence · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 65.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Independence Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Independence Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Independence, OR.
School address
District: Central Sd 13j · Oregon
NCES ID 410284001054 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Independence Elementary School held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.4 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 410284001054 · Independence, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 20.2:1 · 65.2% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,008 students)
Independence Elementary School held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.4 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Independence Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
1,008 students
- Talmadge Middl
Talmadge Middle School
716 students
- Monmouth Eleme
Monmouth Elementary School
468 students
- Ash Creek Elem
Ash Creek Elementary School
433 students
- This school
Independence Elementary School
425 students
What this shows Independence Elementary School reports 425 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 Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.2% | ▲ 23% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in Oregon - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.2%
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
$16,921
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.9%
White 33.4%
Two or More 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Independence Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Central Sd 13j reports $16,921 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Talmadge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monmouth Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ash Creek 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
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 (~425 students)
Frequently asked questions about Independence Elementary School
How many students attend Independence Elementary School?
Independence Elementary School has 425 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Independence, OR. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 379 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Independence Elementary School is 20.2:1, which is 15% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Independence Elementary School?
65.2% of students at Independence Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Independence Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Independence Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 61.9% of enrollment, in Independence, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Independence Elementary School?
Independence Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower 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 public schools in Independence?
By Resource Investment Index, Independence Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Independence, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Central Sd 13j?
Besides Independence Elementary School, Central Sd 13j also operates Central High School (1,008 students), Talmadge Middle School (716 students), and Monmouth Elementary School (468 students). See the Central Sd 13j district page for the complete list.