Total enrollment
1,629
-514 (-24%) vs SY 2017-18
5 schools in Independence
Kansas · Public K-12
From elementary through high school, Independence runs 5 public K-12 campuses (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high), with combined enrollment of about 1,629.
7-year change in Independence
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
+1 (+25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
67%
was 76%
% Hispanic
14%
was 8%
% Black
4%
was 6%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIDGES Academy | High | 06-12 | 24 |
| Eisenhower Elem | Elementary | PK-02 | 323 |
| Independence Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 376 |
| Independence Sr High | High | 09-12 | 550 |
| Jefferson School | Elementary | 03-05 | 356 |
About Independence
Across Independence, Kansas, 5 public schools hosts about 1,629 students between them.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city is made up of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,629 students, fell 24% from the 2,143 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Independence gained 1 school, going from 4 to 5. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 76% to 67% over the same window.
On this page, the community for Independence discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.