Total enrollment
1,412
-36 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
5 schools in Independence
Iowa · Public K-12
5 public K-12 schools operate inside Independence, with combined enrollment of about 1,412 students (4 elementary and 1 high).
4-year change in Independence
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
6,164
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
1,412
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
5
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Center | Elementary | PK-PK | 46 |
| East Elementary School | Elementary | KG-02 | 265 |
| Independence Junior Senior High School | High | 07-12 | 712 |
| Perry #1 Elementary School | Elementary | KG-08 | 29 |
| West Elementary School | Elementary | 03-06 | 360 |
About Independence
Independence, Iowa is home to 5 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,412 students. By school count, it is a rural-scale city.
For a sense of the school types, the city is made up of 4 elementary, and 1 high.
Schools in Independence average about 282 students each, 25% meaningfully below the Iowa norm.
Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Independence has remained close to its prior level since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,448 students to 1,412.
On this page, the community for Independence discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.