- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Independence, OH
Independence Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Independence Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390465602591
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Independence Primary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Independence · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 7.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Independence Primary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Independence Primary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Independence, OH.
School address
District: Independence Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390465602591 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Independence Primary School held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 390465602591 · Independence, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 16.3:1 · 7.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High School (305 students)
Independence Primary School held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Independence Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Independence Primary School
440 students
- Independence H
Independence High School
305 students
- Independence M
Independence Middle School
299 students
What this shows Independence Primary School reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Independence Primary School compares
Independence Primary 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.6% | ▼ 76% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Ohio - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 440 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.1%
Asian 4.5%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.3, Independence Primary 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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Independence Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Independence Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~440 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Independence Primary School
How many students attend Independence Primary School?
Independence Primary School has 440 students enrolled. It is a public school in Independence, OH. CCD year-over-year: 447 (2022-23) → 438 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Independence Primary School is 16.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 4% higher 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 Primary School?
7.6% of students at Independence Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Independence Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Independence Primary School is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Independence, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Independence Primary School?
Independence Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Primary School rank among public schools in Independence?
By Resource Investment Index, Independence Primary School ranks #3 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 Primary School, Independence Local also operates Independence High School (305 students) and Independence Middle School (299 students). See the Independence Local district page for the complete list.