Independence Elementary School
School Overview
Independence Elementary School is a public school located in Lima, Ohio. It is a school in Lima City School District district.
According to the Ohio state assessment result, about 62% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 52% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 368 students through grade PK to 4. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 24 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 368 students are attending Independence Elementary School. By gender, there are 211 and 157 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Independence Elementary School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 5 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| White | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 5 | 1 | 4 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 24 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Independence Elementary School and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. All teachers are certified. 91.7% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 24 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 24 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 4.2% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 4.2% |
| School counselors | - | - |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 11,962 Households |
| Population | 28,280 |
| Male | 14,283 |
| Female | 14,588 |
| Child Population | 8,564 |
| Total Housing Units | 14,263 Units |
| Average House Value | $63,700 |
| Average Rent Cost | $670 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.20% |
| Average Household Income | $36,099 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 90.68% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Lima City
In Lima City, 10 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in LIMA, Ohio
8 private schools are serving students in LIMA, Ohio. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.