Independence Elementary School

Summary:

Independence Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, serving grades K-4 with a total enrollment of 253 students. The school is part of the Hopewell Area School District, which is ranked 197 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Independence Elementary School consistently outperforms the Hopewell Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania in PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, 63.7% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 47.9% for the Hopewell Area School District and 40.4% for Pennsylvania. In PSSA English Language Arts, 70.3% of students were proficient or better, compared to 58.9% for the Hopewell Area School District and 53% for Pennsylvania. The school's performance is particularly strong in PSSA Science, with 89.3% of students proficient or better, compared to 71.1% for the Hopewell Area School District and 65.8% for Pennsylvania.

Independence Elementary School also performs exceptionally well in several student subgroups, including male students, low socioeconomic status students, and disabled students. In the 2023-2024 school year, male students at Independence Elementary School ranked 178 out of 1,495 Pennsylvania elementary schools, while low socioeconomic status students ranked 312 out of 1,432. The school has a relatively high per-student spending of $17,532 and a low student-to-teacher ratio of 13 students per teacher, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public K-4

 103 School Road
       Aliquippa, PA  15001-9801


(724) 375-3201

District: Hopewell Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
351st of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,532 Help


Students who attend Independence Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Hopewell Junior High School
High:    Hopewell Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  238

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.9%
Two or more races:
4.6%
Hispanic:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.5% Help


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Compare Details Independence Elementary School ranks better than 77% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Hopewell Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.92. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.9%), two or more races (4.6%), Hispanic (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Hopewell Area School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Independence Elementary School is 12.9, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Hopewell Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Independence Elementary School is $17,532. 1 elementary schools in the Hopewell Area School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Independence Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Independence Elementary School 351st of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Independence Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hopewell Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hopewell Area School District 197th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Independence Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Independence Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 84.38 107th 1545 93.1%
2007 81.83 183rd 1555 88.2%
2008 83.09 132nd 1551 91.5%
2009 68.84 493rd 1549 68.2%
2010 77.51 273rd 1579 82.7%
2011 64.59 660th 1597 58.7%
2012 55.44 941st 1599 41.2%
2013 63.72 680th 1519 55.2%
2014 66.96 567th 1467 61.3%
2016 79.41 288th 1554 81.5%
2017 67.73 556th 1547 64.1%
2018 74.92 386th 1530 74.8%
2019 70.89 488th 1544 68.4%
2021 64.02 549th 1433 61.7%
2022 68.19 537th 1534 65.0%
2023 69.76 497th 1534 67.6%
2024 76.92 351st 1526 77.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Independence Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.79 228th 1414 83.9%
2024 73.99 312th 1432 78.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Independence Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 65.94 551st 1488 63.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Independence Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.41 427th 1043 59.1%
2024 72.41 220th 1084 79.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Independence Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 84.74 178th 1495 88.1%
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Rank History for White students at Independence Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.90 621st 1236 49.8%
2024 59.95 496th 1229 59.6%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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.

Independence Elementary School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Independence Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 400 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1989 412 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1990 410 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 413
1991 370 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1992 379 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 379
1993 308 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1994 319 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1995 321 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1996 321 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1997 333 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1998 302 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1999 311 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2000 296 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2001 274 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2002 234 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 238
2003 234 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 238
2004 215 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 218
2005 197 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 201
2006 193 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 197
2007 189 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 195
2008 204 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 3 213
2009 307 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2010 287 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 1 292
2011 300 0 1 5 0 0 3 0 309
2012 276 1 2 4 0 0 3 0 286
2013 261 2 1 1 0 0 2 0 267
2014 261 0 0 1 1 0 3 0 266
2015 260 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 265
2016 261 1 0 0 0 1 4 0 267
2017 235 3 0 2 0 0 6 0 246
2018 220 1 0 3 0 0 3 0 227
2019 226 1 0 4 1 0 4 0 236
2020 262 1 0 9 0 0 8 0 280
2021 237 0 0 7 0 0 9 0 253
2022 239 1 0 7 0 0 10 0 257
2023 232 3 0 9 0 0 9 0 253
2024 214 6 0 7 0 0 11 0 238

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 401 19.2 20.8 n/a
1989 414 18.3 22.6 n/a
1990 413 18.8 21.9 0
1991 372 17.7 21.0 n/a
1992 379 20.1 18.8 n/a
1993 308 19.5 15.8 n/a
1994 321 17.0 18.9 n/a
1995 322 17.4 18.5 n/a
1996 322 17.4 18.5 n/a
1997 335 18.0 18.6 n/a
1998 303 19.4 15.6 n/a
1999 311 19.8 15.7 n/a
2000 298 18.4 16.2 7
2001 276 19.0 14.5 21.4
2002 238 17.3 13.8 19.7
2003 238 17.3 13.8 19.7
2004 218 16.6 13.1 19.7
2005 201 16.1 12.5 23.4
2006 197 15.2 13.0 27.4
2007 195 13.9 14.0 26.7
2008 213 12.0 17.8 23.8
2009 316 19.0 16.6 25.6
2010 292 17.0 17.1 30.9
2011 309 19.0 16.2 36.2
2012 286 21.0 13.6 31.5
2013 267 18.0 14.8 31.5
2014 266 17.8 14.9 30.8
2015 265 19.0 13.9 32.5
2016 267 18.0 14.8 33.3
2017 246 18.3 13.4 39
2018 227 16.8 13.4 34.8
2019 236 16.8 14.0 23.3
2020 280 18.0 15.5 25.4
2021 253 19.3 13.0 45.5
2022 257 19.3 13.2 43.2
2023 253 19.3 13.0 46.2
2024 238 18.3 12.9 47.5

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 401 19.2 20.8 n/a
1989 414 18.3 22.6 n/a
1990 413 18.8 21.9 0
1991 372 17.7 21.0 n/a
1992 379 20.1 18.8 n/a
1993 308 19.5 15.8 n/a
1994 321 17.0 18.9 n/a
1995 322 17.4 18.5 n/a
1996 322 17.4 18.5 n/a
1997 335 18.0 18.6 n/a
1998 303 19.4 15.6 n/a
1999 311 19.8 15.7 n/a
2000 298 18.4 16.2 7
2001 276 19.0 14.5 21.4
2002 238 17.3 13.8 19.7
2003 238 17.3 13.8 19.7
2004 218 16.6 13.1 19.7
2005 201 16.1 12.5 23.4
2006 197 15.2 13.0 27.4
2007 195 13.9 14.0 26.7
2008 213 12.0 17.8 23.8
2009 316 19.0 16.6 25.6
2010 292 17.0 17.1 30.9
2011 309 19.0 16.2 36.2
2012 286 21.0 13.6 31.5
2013 267 18.0 14.8 31.5
2014 266 17.8 14.9 30.8
2015 265 19.0 13.9 32.5
2016 267 18.0 14.8 33.3
2017 246 18.3 13.4 39
2018 227 16.8 13.4 34.8
2019 236 16.8 14.0 23.3
2020 280 18.0 15.5 25.4
2021 253 19.3 13.0 45.5
2022 257 19.3 13.2 43.2
2023 253 19.3 13.0 46.2
2024 238 18.3 12.9 47.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Independence Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $491 (2.9%) $16,596 (97.1%) $17,088
2020 $649 (4.3%) $14,560 (95.7%) $15,209
2021 $1,213 (7.3%) $15,502 (92.7%) $16,715
2022 $1,368 (7.8%) $16,164 (92.2%) $17,532

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Independence Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 488th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 497th of 1534 Elementary schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Independence Elementary School)64.669
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Independence Elementary School)7576.4
 1.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Independence Elementary School)48.637.2
 11.4%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Independence Elementary School)94.682
 12.6%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Independence Elementary School)80.666.7
 13.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
All Grades Math (Independence Elementary School)57.753.8
 3.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Independence Elementary School)94.682
 12.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Independence Elementary School)77.471.7
 5.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students236253
 7.2%
African American13
 200%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic49
 125%
Pacific Islander00
White226232
 2.7%
Two or More Races49
 125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.3%46.2%
 22.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Independence Elementary School

Students at Independence Elementary School are 90% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 3% African American.

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

Middle : Hopewell Junior High School
High : Hopewell Senior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 238 students attended Independence Elementary School.

Independence Elementary School ranks 351st of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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