- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Independence, KS
Independence Sr High
Federal NCES profile for Independence Sr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200765001121
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Independence Sr High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Independence · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 46.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Independence Sr High has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Independence Sr High ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Independence, KS.
School address
District: Independence · Kansas
NCES ID 200765001121 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Independence Sr High shrank from 563 students in 2022-23 to 534 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE held 42.4 → 42.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 200765001121 · Independence, KS High · MID · TRAD
550 enr · 13.1:1 · 46.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence Middle (376 students)
Independence Sr High shrank from 563 students in 2022-23 to 534 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE held 42.4 → 42.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Independence Sr High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Independence Sr High
550 students
- Independence M
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 Sr High reports 550 students on the CCD universe file.
How Independence Sr High compares
Independence Sr High 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.4% | ▲ 9% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Kansas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.6%
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 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
140
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 69.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 9.6%
African American 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Independence Sr High is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
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 Sr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Elem | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bridges Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Independence Sr High'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 high 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 (~550 students)
Frequently asked questions about Independence Sr High
How many students attend Independence Sr High?
Independence Sr High has 550 students enrolled. It is a high school in Independence, KS. CCD year-over-year: 563 (2022-23) → 534 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence Sr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Independence Sr High is 13.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 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 Sr High?
46.4% of students at Independence Sr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Independence Sr High?
The largest demographic group at Independence Sr High is White at 69.3% of enrollment, in Independence, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Independence Sr High?
Independence Sr High has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Sr High rank among public schools in Independence?
By Resource Investment Index, Independence Sr High ranks #3 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 Sr High, Independence also operates Independence Middle (376 students), Jefferson School (356 students), and Eisenhower Elem (323 students). See the Independence district page for the complete list.