Independence Primary School

Summary:

Independence Primary School is an exceptional elementary school located in Independence, Ohio, serving 447 students in grades PK-4. As part of the Independence Local School District, which is ranked 41 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, Independence Primary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with a statewide ranking between 38 and 153 over the past 10 years.

The school's students perform exceptionally well on state assessments, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state averages in both mathematics and English language arts. Additionally, Independence Primary School has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 0.5% to 12.2% over the past 5 years, which is significantly lower than the nearby schools, some of which have chronic absenteeism rates exceeding 45%. The school also has a strong gifted and talented program, with its students ranking in the top 42 out of 759 Ohio elementary schools in this category.

Compared to the nearby schools, such as The Brilliance School, Abraham Lincoln School, and J.F. Kennedy School, Independence Primary School stands out with its higher spending per student, at $12,429 per student, compared to the nearby schools, which have spending per student ranging from $7,339 to $11,954. This higher investment in education may contribute to the school's overall academic success and the quality of its educational programs.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

7600 Hillside Rd
Independence, OH 44131-5410

(216) 642-5870

District: Independence Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
93^rd of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Students who attend Independence Primary School usually attend:

Middle:	Independence Middle School
High:	Independence High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 447

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.6%

Asian:

3.4%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 10.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Independence Primary School ranks better than 94.1% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.45. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Independence Primary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Independence Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Independence Local 41^st of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Independence Primary School

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Rank History for all students at Independence Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2004	84.16	118^th	1471	92.0%
2005	82.52	153^rd	1501	89.8%
2006	81.64	156^th	1504	89.6%
2007	79.27	220^th	1609	86.3%
2008	81.41	181^st	1582	88.6%
2009	79.24	224^th	1610	86.1%
2010	85.78	56^th	1662	96.6%
2011	86.30	29^th	1686	98.3%
2012	87.21	12^th	1709	99.3%
2013	85.80	46^th	1701	97.3%
2014	85.78	50^th	1687	97.0%
2015	89.49	49^th	1684	97.1%
2016	86.49	127^th	1678	92.4%
2017	87.29	79^th	1651	95.2%
2018	89.80	38^th	1636	97.7%
2019	86.44	127^th	1676	92.4%
2021	90.20	90^th	1610	94.4%
2022	87.83	119^th	1588	92.5%
2023	86.69	153^rd	1596	90.4%
2024	88.45	93^rd	1577	94.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Independence Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	89.14	39^th	1518	97.4%
2019	89.08	32^nd	1502	97.9%
2021	91.86	28^th	1467	98.1%
2022	87.97	100^th	1488	93.3%
2023	84.38	182^nd	1483	87.7%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Independence Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	68.42	42^nd	759	94.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Independence Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	86.73	101^st	1536	93.4%
2019	80.03	278^th	1535	81.9%
2021	86.85	151^st	1499	89.9%
2022	88.22	98^th	1518	93.5%
2023	89.55	46^th	1498	96.9%

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Rank History for White students at Independence Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	87.92	54^th	1309	95.9%
2019	86.93	57^th	1271	95.5%
2021	87.43	96^th	1249	92.3%
2022	85.79	98^th	1242	92.1%
2023	81.17	187^th	1215	84.6%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Independence Primary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	275	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	275
1989	281	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	281
1990	290	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	291
1991	314	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	314
1992	318	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	318
1993	312	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	317
1994	310	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	316
1995	316	1	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	323
1996	316	1	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	323
1997	319	1	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	327
1998	318	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	323
1999	341	0	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	347
2000	360	0	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	369
2001	367	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	374
2002	406	1	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	417
2003	406	1	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	417
2004	381	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	389
2005	375	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	383
2006	350	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	2	362
2007	359	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	2	368
2008	334	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	4	346
2009	328	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	2	337
2010	336	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	1	341
2011	356	0	3	0	0	2	0	361
2012	352	0	4	4	0	2	0	362
2013	357	1	6	3	0	4	0	371
2014	350	1	5	4	0	6	0	366
2015	328	2	3	3	1	12	0	349
2016	341	1	8	6	0	15	0	371
2017	342	3	4	7	1	26	0	383
2018	359	1	6	8	1	18	0	393
2019	373	1	8	6	1	16	0	405
2020	405	1	7	9	1	13	0	436
2021	407	1	11	10	1	9	0	439
2022	423	2	13	10	1	5	0	454
2023	405	2	15	11	1	13	0	447

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Independence Primary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	275	14.0	19.6	0
1989	281	14.0	20.0	n/a
1990	291	15.0	19.4	n/a
1991	314	17.5	17.9	n/a
1992	318	18.0	17.6	3.1
1993	317	17.0	18.6	5
1994	316	20.5	15.4	5.4
1995	323	19.0	17.0	3.4
1996	323	19.0	17.0	3.4
1997	327	20.0	16.4	1.8
1998	323	19.0	17.0	2.5
1999	347	17.0	20.4	4.9
2000	369	22.0	16.8	5.7
2001	374	22.4	16.7	3.7
2002	417	29.4	14.2	4.1
2003	417	29.4	14.2	4.1
2004	389	26.4	14.7	3.1
2005	383	21.3	18.0	5.2
2006	362	22.8	15.9	8.9
2007	368	22.0	16.7	9
2008	346	23.0	15.0	n/a
2009	337	24.0	14.0	9.6
2010	341	21.0	16.2	9.4
2011	361	21.0	17.1	11.4
2012	362	22.0	16.4	8.8
2013	371	23.0	16.1	9.7
2014	366	24.0	15.2	10.9
2015	349	n/a	n/a	10
2016	371	23.0	16.1	9.2
2017	383	23.0	16.6	9.7
2018	393	25.0	15.7	7.1
2019	405	25.5	15.8	7.4
2020	436	25.0	17.4	8.7
2021	439	24.5	17.9	n/a
2022	454	24.0	18.9	n/a
2023	447	27.0	16.5	10.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Independence Primary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	275	14.0	19.6	0
1989	281	14.0	20.0	n/a
1990	291	15.0	19.4	n/a
1991	314	17.5	17.9	n/a
1992	318	18.0	17.6	3.1
1993	317	17.0	18.6	5
1994	316	20.5	15.4	5.4
1995	323	19.0	17.0	3.4
1996	323	19.0	17.0	3.4
1997	327	20.0	16.4	1.8
1998	323	19.0	17.0	2.5
1999	347	17.0	20.4	4.9
2000	369	22.0	16.8	5.7
2001	374	22.4	16.7	3.7
2002	417	29.4	14.2	4.1
2003	417	29.4	14.2	4.1
2004	389	26.4	14.7	3.1
2005	383	21.3	18.0	5.2
2006	362	22.8	15.9	8.9
2007	368	22.0	16.7	9
2008	346	23.0	15.0	n/a
2009	337	24.0	14.0	9.6
2010	341	21.0	16.2	9.4
2011	361	21.0	17.1	11.4
2012	362	22.0	16.4	8.8
2013	371	23.0	16.1	9.7
2014	366	24.0	15.2	10.9
2015	349	n/a	n/a	10
2016	371	23.0	16.1	9.2
2017	383	23.0	16.6	9.7
2018	393	25.0	15.7	7.1
2019	405	25.5	15.8	7.4
2020	436	25.0	17.4	8.7
2021	439	24.5	17.9	n/a
2022	454	24.0	18.9	n/a
2023	447	27.0	16.5	10.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Independence Primary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$12,429
2022	$13,691
2023	$14,677

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Independence Primary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 127^th of 1676 Elementary schools	Ranks 153^rd of 1596 Elementary schools	2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Independence Primary School)	93.4	75	18.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Independence Local)	93.4	75	18.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	67.1	62.2	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Independence Primary School)	92.1	88.2	3.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Independence Local)	92.1	88.2	3.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	66.7	62.3	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Independence Primary School)	97.1	95.8	1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Independence Local)	97.1	95.8	1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	74.3	66.8	7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Independence Primary School)	77.9	88.7	10.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Independence Local)	77.9	88.7	10.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	63.3	58.9	4.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	405	447	10.4%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	8	15	87.5%
Hispanic	6	11	83.3%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	373	405	8.6%
Two or More Races	16	13	18.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	7.4%	10.1%	2.7%

Schools Near Independence Primary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)		Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)						Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Total
Independence Primary School	Public	PK, KG-4	7600 Hillside Rd	Independence	44131	Cuyahoga County	Independence Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 642-5870	447	27	16.5	10.1%	405 (90.6%)	2 (0.4%)	11 (2.5%)	15 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.9%)	88.5	93^rd of 1577 public elementary schools	94.1%		86.7	153^rd of 1596 public elementary schools	90.4%	60			78.5	98.5					87.1	97.1					$14,677
Maple Leaf Elementary School	Public	4-5	5764 Turney Rd	Garfield Heights	44125	Cuyahoga County	Garfield Heights City Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 662-3800	449	24	18.7		39 (8.7%)	344 (76.6%)	18 (4.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (10.0%)	15.7	1314^th of 1577 public elementary schools	16.7%		9.3	1423^rd of 1596 public elementary schools	10.8%	109	29.6			39.1	22.9					43.2	41.3				$13,538
Green Valley Elementary School	Public	K-4	2401 W Pleasant Valley Rd	Parma	44134	Cuyahoga County	Parma City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(440) 885-2433	334	20	16.7	33.8%	261 (78.1%)	15 (4.5%)	25 (7.5%)	12 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.3%)	61	740^th of 1577 public elementary schools	53.1%		74.9	441^st of 1596 public elementary schools	72.4%	299			66.1	69.7					62.9	72.4					$14,927
The Brilliance School	Public, Charter	K-8	10608 Penfield Ave	Garfield Heights	44125	Cuyahoga County	The Brilliance School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 710-6621	286	12	23.8	68.9%	6 (2.1%)	256 (89.5%)	7 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.9%)	4.8	1521^st of 1577 public elementary schools	3.6%		6.9	1482^nd of 1596 public elementary schools	7.1%	39	9.4	15.4	13.3	0.0	0.0	8.3	5.9	7.1	26.7	15.8	31.3	25.0	35.3	21.4	$11,206
Abraham Lincoln School	Public	PK, KG-1	6009 Dunham Rd	Maple Heights	44137	Cuyahoga County	Maple Heights City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 438-6030	479	23	20.8		8 (1.7%)	423 (88.3%)	20 (4.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.4%)								(n/a)															$10,292
J.F. Kennedy School	Public	K-3	5933 Dunham Rd	Maple Heights	44137	Cuyahoga County	Maple Heights City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 438-6010	458	19	24.1		10 (2.2%)	407 (88.9%)	20 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.9%)								(n/a)			47.0						49.8						$11,683
Elmwood Elementary School	Public	2-5	5275 Turney Rd	Garfield Heights	44125	Cuyahoga County	Garfield Heights City Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 475-8110	323	21	15.3		19 (5.9%)	267 (82.7%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (9.9%)								(n/a)			35.9						38.5						$15,226
Barack Obama School	Public	4-5	5800 Glenwood Ave	Maple Heights	44137	Cuyahoga County	Maple Heights City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 438-6020	442	20	22.1		8 (1.8%)	395 (89.4%)	15 (3.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (4.8%)	13.3	1351^st of 1577 public elementary schools	14.3%		14	1336^th of 1596 public elementary schools	16.3%	15	28.2			34.7	23.6					37.4	40.6				$12,684
William Foster Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	12801 Bangor Ave	Garfield Heights	44125	Cuyahoga County	Garfield Heights City Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 475-8123	511	32	15.9		38 (7.4%)	430 (84.1%)	15 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (5.1%)								(n/a)															$6,741
Dentzler Elementary School	Public	K-4	3600 Dentzler Rd	Parma	44134	Cuyahoga County	Parma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(440) 885-2430	456	24	19.0	50.9%	301 (66.0%)	40 (8.8%)	52 (11.4%)	20 (4.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (9.2%)	78.9	347^th of 1577 public elementary schools	78.0%		77.9	372^nd of 1596 public elementary schools	76.7%	25			87.3	87.1					69.6	80.6					$13,623

Frequently Asked Questions about Independence Primary School

What district is Independence Primary School in?

Independence Local

How many students attend Independence Primary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 447 students attended Independence Primary School.

Is Independence Primary School a good school?

Yes. Independence Primary School ranks in the top 5.9% of Ohio elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Independence Primary School?

Students at Independence Primary School are 91% White, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Independence Primary School attend?

Students who attend Independence Primary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Independence Middle School
High : Independence High School

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