Heritage Elementary School vs Independence Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Elementary School
Lima · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
448 students
Independence Elementary School
Lima · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
272 students
| Measure | Heritage Elementary School Lima, Ohio | Independence Elementary School Lima, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1237 of 1,713 | #1102 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #25951 of 50,301 | #20677 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 448 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 448 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | Lima | Lima |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independence Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 48.8).
- •Independence Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Independence Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Independence Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 18.7).
- •Heritage Elementary School is the larger school with 448 students compared with 272.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Heritage Elementary School better than Independence Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Independence Elementary School ranks higher (56.4 vs 48.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Heritage Elementary School and Independence Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Lima and Lima in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Elementary School: 448. Independence Elementary School: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Elementary School and Independence Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Heritage Elementary School is 1237th of 1,713 and Independence Elementary School is 1102nd of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).