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Independence Elementary School

PublicGrades -1–4
Lima, Ohio · Lima City
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students272
Student:Teacher18.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch—
Title INo
Independence
Tinjauan EnrollmentDemografiPerformanceKehadiran BehaviourKekuatan Kerja

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 396
272
Total Enrollment
18.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–4
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Independence Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–4 in Lima, Ohio. The school enrolls 272 students. It is part of the Lima City district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Ohio state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Intimate school community
272 students — small for a US elementary school

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–4
DistrictLima City
County39003
CityLima
ZIP45801
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID390442205280

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment272
White42.3%
Hispanic / Latino10.3%
Black / African American29.8%
Asian0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races16.9%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
42.3%
Hispanic
10.3%
Black
29.8%
Asian
0.7%
Two+
16.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)