Independence Elementary School
#1102 of 1,713 elementary schools in Ohio
#20677 of 50,301 nationally
About Independence Elementary School
Independence Elementary School is a public elementary located in Lima, in the Lima City school district of Ohio, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 272 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 56.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1102nd of 1,713 ranked elementary schools in Ohio. Its strongest component is math proficiency (73th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (24th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 272.
There are 20 schools in Lima; Independence Elementary School ranks 11th of 20 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)18.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Independence Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 18.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Independence Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lima North Middle School
Lima · Public middle · Grades 5–6
321 students · 632 m away
Heritage Elementary School
Lima · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
448 students · 1.1 km away
West Central Learning Academy II
Lima · Charter high · Grades 9–12
67 students · 1.2 km away
Heir Force Community School
Lima · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
204 students · 1.5 km away
Lima Senior High School
Lima · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,004 students · 2.1 km away
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8
Lima · Public elementary · Grades K–8
343 students · 2.5 km away
Freedom Elementary School
Lima · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
235 students · 3.0 km away
Lima West Middle School
Lima · Public middle · Grades 7–8
334 students · 3.0 km away
Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8
Lima · Public elementary · Grades K–8
172 students · 3.1 km away
Unity Elementary School
Lima · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
241 students · 4.3 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Independence Elementary School a good school?
Independence Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 56.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1102 of 1,713 in Ohio. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Independence Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Independence Elementary School ranks #1102 of 1,713 elementary schools in Ohio and #20677 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Independence Elementary School?
Independence Elementary School had 272 students in 2025.
Is Independence Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Independence Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Independence Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Independence Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.