- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Independence Middle School held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 24.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 390465602590 · Independence, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 13:1 · 6.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence Primary School (440 students)
Independence Middle School held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 24.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Independence Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Independence P
Independence Primary School
440 students
- Independence H
Independence High School
305 students
- This school
Independence Middle School
299 students
What this shows Independence Middle School reports 299 students on the CCD universe file.
How Independence Middle School compares
Independence Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$19,721
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Independence Local reports $19,721 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~299 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 320 (2022-23) → 311 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.