Enrollment
425
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.2%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Independence Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Independence Elementary School
Independence Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Independence, Oregon, enrolling 425 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 65.2% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 425 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 326 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #322, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and White (33%) (diversity index 51/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Central Sd 13j also operates Central High School (1,008 students) and Talmadge Middle School (716 students) alongside Independence Elementary 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 Elementary School compares
Independence Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,250
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Sd 13j, which includes Independence Elementary School.
$15,250
Per student
-16%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.5%
State 62.7%
Federal 11.8%
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 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
- 1,008
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~425 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Independence on the city page.
Is Independence Elementary School a good school?
Independence Elementary School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Oregon schools. 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 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.
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