- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Independence, IA
Independence Junior Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Independence Junior Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191458000866
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Independence Junior Senior High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Independence · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 26.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Independence Junior Senior High School has class sizes larger than 72% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Independence Junior Senior High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Independence, IA.
School address
District: Independence Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191458000866 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Independence Junior Senior High School held near 724 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.6 → 44.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 191458000866 · Independence, IA Other · MID · TRAD
712 enr · 15.5:1 · 26.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: West Elementary School (360 students)
Independence Junior Senior High School held near 724 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.6 → 44.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Independence Junior Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Independence Junior Senior High School
712 students
- West Elementar
West Elementary School
360 students
- East Elementar 265
East Elementary School
265 students
- Early Childhoo 46
Early Childhood Center
46 students
What this shows Independence Junior Senior High School reports 712 students on the CCD universe file.
How Independence Junior Senior High School compares
Independence Junior Senior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.8% | ▼ 26% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 712 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
712
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 72% in Iowa - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,274
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.9, Independence Junior Senior High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Independence Comm School District reports $12,274 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Independence Junior Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Independence Junior Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 46:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Independence
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 (~712 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Independence Junior Senior High School
How many students attend Independence Junior Senior High School?
Independence Junior Senior High School has 712 students enrolled. It is a public school in Independence, IA. CCD year-over-year: 701 (2022-23) → 724 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence Junior Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Independence Junior Senior High School is 15.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Independence Junior Senior High School?
26.8% of students at Independence Junior Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Independence Junior Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Independence Junior Senior High School is White at 90.4% of enrollment, in Independence, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Independence Junior Senior High School?
Independence Junior Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Junior Senior High School rank among public schools in Independence?
By Resource Investment Index, Independence Junior Senior High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Independence, IA. 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.
What other schools are in Independence Comm School District?
Besides Independence Junior Senior High School, Independence Comm School District also operates West Elementary School (360 students), East Elementary School (265 students), and Early Childhood Center (46 students). See the Independence Comm School District district page for the complete list.