- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Coldwater, MS
Independence High School
Federal NCES profile for Independence High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280423000800
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Independence High School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 70.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 507
- students enrolled
Independence High School has class sizes larger than 82% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Tate Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280423000800 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+77 students YoY
Independence High School grew from 462 students in 2022-23 to 539 in 2023-24 (+16.7%).
Teacher FTE added 33.4 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+77 students YoY 280423000800 · Coldwater, MS Other · MID · TRAD
507 enr · 15.4:1 · 70.1% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: East Tate Elementary School (473 students)
Independence High School grew from 462 students in 2022-23 to 539 in 2023-24 (+16.7%). Teacher FTE added 33.4 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Independence High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Independence High School
507 students
- East Tate Elem
East Tate Elementary School
473 students
- Strayhorn Elem
Strayhorn Elementary School
407 students
- Strayhorn High
Strayhorn High School
404 students
- Coldwater Elem
Coldwater Elementary School
213 students
- Coldwater High 167
Coldwater High School
167 students
What this shows Independence High School reports 507 students on the CCD universe file.
How Independence High School compares
Independence High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.1% | ▼ 13% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 507 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
507
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.1%
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
$11,208
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 507 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 45.4%
White 39.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 5.1%
Largest group: African American at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Independence High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
District finance for Tate Co School Dist reports $11,208 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Independence High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tate Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Strayhorn Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Strayhorn High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coldwater Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coldwater High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Independence High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Coldwater
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~507 students)
Frequently asked questions about Independence High School
How many students attend Independence High School?
Independence High School has 507 students enrolled. It is a public school in Coldwater, MS. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 539 (2023-24), up 77.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Independence High School is 15.4:1, which is 16% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Independence High School?
70.1% of students at Independence High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Independence High School?
The largest demographic group at Independence High School is African American at 45.4% of enrollment, in Coldwater, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Independence High School?
Independence High School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in Tate Co School Dist?
Besides Independence High School, Tate Co School Dist also operates East Tate Elementary School (473 students), Strayhorn Elementary School (407 students), and Strayhorn High School (404 students). See the Tate Co School Dist district page for the complete list.