Total enrollment
1,412
-56 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
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).
7-year change in Independence
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
91%
was 95%
% Hispanic
4%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| 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 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Independence has decreased 4% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,468 students to 1,412. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 95% to 91% over the same window.
On this page, the community for Independence discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.