Enrollment
425
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 410284001054
Independence Elementary School — Independence, OR
Federal NCES profile for Independence Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 19/100.
👥 Class size 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Central Sd 13j · Oregon
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Oregon avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.2%
vs 57.6% Oregon avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Independence Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Independence Elementary School reports 425 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 21.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% above the Oregon state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 15% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 65.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 13% above the Oregon average and 26% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 41.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Central Sd 13j spends $16,013 per pupil district-wide, below the Oregon average of $22,293 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 25.5% from local sources (property taxes), 62.7% from the state, and 11.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Independence Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oregon state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.2% | ▲ 13% | 57.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 67% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
65.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 13% above the Oregon average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
— 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Oregon — lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,013
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oregon avg of $22,293
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
Enrollment 425 Top 67% in Oregon — larger than 33% of 1,277 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Students per teacher 18.3:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 65.2% +13% vs state
NCES ID 410284001054
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 41.2%
In-school suspensions 37
Out-of-school suspensions 17
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Sd 13j, which includes Independence Elementary School.
$16,013
Per student
-28%
vs Oregon
Avg $22,293
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,008
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
Educator & family resources
In-depth guides on understanding NCES data, school choice, and education funding.
Understanding NCES data
How CCD, CRDC and EDFacts feed every public-school number you see.
Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Independence Elementary School
How many students attend Independence Elementary School?
Independence Elementary School has 425 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Independence, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Independence Elementary School is 18.3:1, which is 1% higher than the Oregon average of 18.2:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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 57.6%.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Independence, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Independence Elementary School?
Independence Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.