Serving 576 students in grades 3-6, Independence Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 576 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 91% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
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Independence Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Independence Elementary School's student population of 576 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students
576 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
Independence Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Independence Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#98 out of 3241 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
5%
7%
Black
8%
17%
White
73%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
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Independence Elementary School is ranked #98 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
91% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Independence Elementary School?
576 students attend Independence Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Independence Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Independence Elementary School?
Independence Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Independence Elementary School offer ?
Independence Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is Independence Elementary School part of?
Independence Elementary School is part of Lakota Local School District.
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