Total enrollment
1,629
-514 (-24%) vs SY 2017-18
5 schools in Independence
Kansas · 1,629 students · 1 city
For families inside Independence, public-school options total 5 K-12 campuses, with enrollment near 1,629 (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high).
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 | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Sr High | Independence | High | 09-12 | 550 |
| Independence Middle | Independence | Middle | 06-08 | 376 |
| Jefferson School | Independence | Elementary | 03-05 | 356 |
| Eisenhower Elem | Independence | Elementary | PK-02 | 323 |
| BRIDGES Academy | Independence | High | 06-12 | 24 |
About Independence
Independence maintains 5 public schools across Kansas, collectively teacheing roughly 1,629 students.
Looking at the level breakdown, Independence spans 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Independence has shrank 24% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,143 students to 1,629. The school count climbed from 4 to 5 across the same 7-year window. Demographically, the White share of enrollment contracted from 76% to 67%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Independence discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.