Independence Elementary School vs Liberty Arts Magnet K-8
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Independence Elementary School
Lima · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
272 students
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8
Lima · Public elementary · Grades K–8
343 students
| Measure | Independence Elementary School Lima, Ohio | Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 Lima, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1102 of 1,713 | #1060 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #20677 of 50,301 | #19067 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 272 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 272 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 61% |
| city | Lima | Lima |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.7 vs 56.4).
- •Independence Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 52%).
- •Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 18.1).
- •Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 is the larger school with 343 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 Independence Elementary School better than Liberty Arts Magnet K-8?
On the Success Index (US), Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 ranks higher (58.7 vs 56.4 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 Independence Elementary School and Liberty Arts Magnet K-8?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Lima and Lima in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Independence Elementary School: 272. Liberty Arts Magnet K-8: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Independence Elementary School and Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 rank in Ohio?
Independence Elementary School is 1102nd of 1,713 and Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 is 1060th of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).