Total enrollment
1,629
-210 (-11%) vs SY 2020-21
5 schools in Independence
Kansas · Public K-12
From elementary through high school, Independence runs 5 public K-12 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high), with combined enrollment of about 1,629.
4-year change in Independence
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
+1 (+25%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
8,422
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
1,629
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
5
public K-12
| 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 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,629 students, fell 11% from the 1,839 reported in SY 2020-21. Over that span, Independence gained 1 school, going from 4 to 5.
On this page, the community for Independence discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.