Independence Elementary School vs Schirle Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 9.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Independence Elementary School
Independence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
425 students
Schirle Elementary School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
306 students
| Measure | Independence Elementary School Independence, Oregon | Schirle Elementary School Salem, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #678 of 678 | #393 of 678 |
| National rank | #49931 of 50,301 | #34220 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 425 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.2% | 87.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 41% |
| city | Independence | Salem |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Schirle Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.7 vs 7.7).
- •Schirle Elementary School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 12%).
- •Schirle Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 21%).
- •Schirle Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.9% vs 93.2%).
- •Schirle Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 22.4).
- •Independence Elementary School is the larger school with 425 students compared with 306.
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 Schirle Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Schirle Elementary School ranks higher (36.7 vs 7.7 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 Schirle Elementary School?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Independence and Salem in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Independence Elementary School: 425. Schirle Elementary School: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Independence Elementary School and Schirle Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Independence Elementary School is 678th of 678 and Schirle Elementary School is 393rd of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).