Enrollment
440
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Independence Primary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Independence Primary School
Independence Primary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Independence, Ohio, enrolling 440 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.6% free-meal eligibility runs 76% below the Ohio average.
With 440 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 360 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #92.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 440 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Independence Local spends $18,981 per pupil, 30% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Independence's public schools, it stands alongside Alternative Education Academy (6,276 students): Independence Primary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.3:1 vs 31.7:1).
Independence Local also operates Independence High School (305 students) and Independence Middle School (299 students) alongside Independence Primary 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 Primary School compares
Independence Primary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Independence Local, which includes Independence Primary 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 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
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~440 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Independence Primary School a good school?
Independence Primary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 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.
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