Average
#1924 of 3,441 schools in OH
- Math 40% proficient (2022)
- Reading 29% proficient (2022)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Independence Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Independence Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,156/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lima), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,442
Median home value
$111,600
Median rent
$865/mo
College educated
11.9%
Homeownership
54.9%
Poverty rate
21.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heir Force Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 230 | Compare → |
| St Rose Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| Heritage Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–4 | 0.7 mi | 432 | Compare → |
| St GerardPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 184 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lima City
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 of 9
- District spending per student
- $19,321NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Independence Elementary School is listed in Lima City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Independence Elementary School
Independence Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lima, OH, part of Lima City, serving approximately 269 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,924 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Independence Elementary School
What grades does Independence Elementary School serve?
Independence Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Independence Elementary School?
Independence Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 269 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Independence Elementary School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Independence Elementary School rank in OH?
Independence Elementary School ranks #1,924 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Independence Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Independence Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Independence Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Independence Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Independence Elementary School a charter school?
No, Independence Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Independence Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Independence Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 269
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Allen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.3%
- Phone
- (419) 996-3330
- Area population (ZIP 45801)
- 21,431
- Area average commute
- 17.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 45801; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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