- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Independence, KS
Independence Middle
Federal NCES profile for Independence Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200765001120
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Independence Middle earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Independence · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 64.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Independence Middle has class sizes smaller than 77% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Independence Middle ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Independence, KS.
School address
District: Independence · Kansas
NCES ID 200765001120 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Independence Middle shrank from 433 students in 2022-23 to 389 in 2023-24 (-10.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 200765001120 · Independence, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
376 enr · 11.4:1 · 64.0% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence Sr High (550 students)
Independence Middle shrank from 433 students in 2022-23 to 389 in 2023-24 (-10.2%). Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Independence Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Independence S
Independence Sr High
550 students
- This school
Independence Middle
376 students
- Jefferson Scho
Jefferson School
356 students
- Eisenhower Ele
Eisenhower Elem
323 students
- Bridges Academ 24
Bridges Academy
24 students
What this shows Independence Middle reports 376 students on the CCD universe file.
How Independence Middle compares
Independence Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.0% | ▲ 50% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 23% in Kansas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$12,690
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
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 188 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
255
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 67.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 80.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 70.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Two or More 10.6%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Independence Middle is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Independence reports $12,690 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Independence Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Sr High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bridges Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Independence Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~376 students)
Frequently asked questions about Independence Middle
How many students attend Independence Middle?
Independence Middle has 376 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Independence, KS. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Independence Middle is 11.4:1, which is 17% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 27% 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 Middle?
64.0% of students at Independence Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Independence Middle?
The largest demographic group at Independence Middle is White at 70.2% of enrollment, in Independence, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Independence Middle?
Independence Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Independence?
By Resource Investment Index, Independence Middle ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Independence, KS. 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?
Besides Independence Middle, Independence also operates Independence Sr High (550 students), Jefferson School (356 students), and Eisenhower Elem (323 students). See the Independence district page for the complete list.