- Enrollment
- 142
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Independence, WI
Independence Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Independence Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550681000739
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Independence Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Independence · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 67.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Independence Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Independence Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Independence, WI.
School address
District: Independence School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550681000739 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Independence Elementary held near 189 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 16.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 550681000739 · Independence, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
182 enr · 12.1:1 · 67.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High (142 students)
Independence Elementary held near 189 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 16.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Independence Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Independence Elementary
182 students
- Independence H
Independence High
142 students
- Independence M
Independence Middle
101 students
What this shows Independence Elementary reports 182 students on the CCD universe file.
How Independence Elementary compares
Independence Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.9% | ▲ 76% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 182 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
182
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 34% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.0%
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
$15,516
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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
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
Hispanic or Latino 61.0%
White 34.1%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Independence Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Independence School District reports $15,516 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Independence Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide other 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 (~182 students)
Frequently asked questions about Independence Elementary
How many students attend Independence Elementary?
Independence Elementary has 182 students enrolled. It is a public school in Independence, WI. CCD year-over-year: 193 (2022-23) → 189 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Independence Elementary is 12.1:1, which is 16% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 23% 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?
67.9% of students at Independence Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Independence Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Independence Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 61.0% of enrollment, in Independence, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Independence Elementary?
Independence Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 rank among public schools in Independence?
By Resource Investment Index, Independence Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Independence, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Independence School District?
Besides Independence Elementary, Independence School District also operates Independence High (142 students) and Independence Middle (101 students). See the Independence School District district page for the complete list.