- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Independence, VA
Independence Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Independence Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510169000696
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Independence Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Independence · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 89.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Independence Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Independence Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Independence, VA.
School address
District: Grayson County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510169000696 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Independence Elementary grew from 277 students in 2022-23 to 301 in 2023-24 (+8.7%).
Teacher FTE held 22.3 → 22.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 510169000696 · Independence, VA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
287 enr · 13:1 · 89.2% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Grayson County High (461 students)
Independence Elementary grew from 277 students in 2022-23 to 301 in 2023-24 (+8.7%). Teacher FTE held 22.3 → 22.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Independence Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grayson County
Grayson County High
461 students
- This school
Independence Elementary
287 students
- Independence M
Independence Middle
280 students
- Fries Elementa
Fries Elementary
231 students
- Grayson Highla 156
Grayson Highlands
156 students
- Fairview Eleme 146
Fairview Elementary
146 students
What this shows Independence Elementary reports 287 students on the CCD universe file.
How Independence Elementary compares
Independence Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.2% | ▲ 55% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
287
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 36% in Virginia - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.8%
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
$16,370
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 78.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Independence Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grayson County Public Schools reports $16,370 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Independence Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Independence Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fries Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grayson Highlands | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Independence Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 156
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~287 students)
Frequently asked questions about Independence Elementary
How many students attend Independence Elementary?
Independence Elementary has 287 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Independence, VA. CCD year-over-year: 277 (2022-23) → 301 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Independence Elementary is 13:1, which is 6% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Independence Elementary?
89.2% of students at Independence Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Independence Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Independence Elementary is White at 78.0% of enrollment, in Independence, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Independence Elementary?
Independence Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Independence Elementary rank among public schools in Independence?
By Resource Investment Index, Independence Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Independence, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Grayson County Public Schools?
Besides Independence Elementary, Grayson County Public Schools also operates Grayson County High (461 students), Independence Middle (280 students), and Fries Elementary (231 students). See the Grayson County Public Schools district page for the complete list.