Enrollment
299
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Independence, OH
Independence Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Independence Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390465602590
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Independence Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Independence · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 6.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Independence Middle School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Independence Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Independence, OH.
School address
District: Independence Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390465602590 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Independence Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Independence Middle School
Independence Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Independence, Ohio, enrolling 299 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 13:1, Independence Middle School is leaner than roughly 86% of Ohio schools and 29% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.3% free-meal eligibility runs 80% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 299 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 156 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #21.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 299 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Independence Local spends $18,981 per pupil, 30% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Independence Local also operates Independence Primary School (440 students) and Independence High School (305 students) alongside Independence Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Independence Middle School compares
Independence Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 29% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.3% | ▼ 80% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 68% | - | - |
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.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 14% in Ohio - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,981
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 91.6%
Asian 3.0%
Two or More 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.9, Independence Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Independence Local, which includes Independence Middle School.
$18,981
Per student
+30%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 84.3%
State 10.6%
Federal 5.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Independence Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Independence High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Independence Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~299 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Independence Middle School
How many students attend Independence Middle School?
Independence Middle School has 299 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Independence, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Independence Middle School is 13:1, which is 29% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 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 Middle School?
6.3% of students at Independence Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Independence Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Independence Middle School is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in Independence, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Independence Middle School?
Independence Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Independence Middle School rank among public schools in Independence?
By Resource Investment Index, Independence Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Independence, OH. 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.
Is Independence Middle School a good school?
Independence Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Independence Local?
Besides Independence Middle School, Independence Local also operates Independence Primary School (440 students) and Independence High School (305 students). See the Independence Local district page for the complete list.
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