Elementary Schools in Independence

Summary:

The Independence school district in Kansas is home to two elementary schools: Jefferson School and Eisenhower Elementary. These schools serve students from prekindergarten through 5th grade and provide educational opportunities in the Independence area.

Jefferson School stands out for its strong academic performance, with higher test scores in English Language Arts and Science compared to the district and state averages. In the 2024-2025 school year, 47.9% of Jefferson School students were proficient or better in ELA, surpassing the Independence district's 43.8% and the state's 44.47%. However, both Jefferson School and Eisenhower Elementary face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, at 19.5% for the 2024-2025 school year.

While Jefferson School has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, the data set does not provide historical performance information for Eisenhower Elementary, making it difficult to assess the school's long-term progress. Additionally, both schools have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with Eisenhower Elementary at 76.2% and Jefferson School at 73.95%, indicating significant economic needs among the student populations.

District Detail

517 North 10th Street
Independence, KS 67301

(620) 332-1800

SchoolDigger Rank:
134^th of 264 Kansas districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 1,629

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)				KAP Mathematics (2025)				KAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Eisenhower Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	501 Spruce St.	Independence	67301	Montgomery County	Independence	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 332-1854	323	28	11.5	77.7%	203 (62.8%)	15 (4.6%)	55 (17.0%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	43 (13.3%)								(n/a)											$19,050	$4,982	$14,068
Jefferson School	Public	3-5	2101 N. 13th St.	Independence	67301	Montgomery County	Independence	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 332-1875	356	26	13.6	82.3%	229 (64.3%)	12 (3.4%)	51 (14.3%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (16.0%)	47.2	354^th of 656 public elementary schools	46.0%		50.3	322^nd of 653 public elementary schools	50.7%	32	50.0	41.3	52.5	47.9	38.1	35.5	38.0	37.2	54.5	54.5	$10,749	$3,004	$7,745

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Cherryvale	9.3 mi	3	149^th
Coffeyville	13.3 mi	4	244^th
Neodesha	13.44 mi	3	206^th
Labette County	16.73 mi	7	84^th
Caney Valley	18.81 mi	3	22^nd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.