Total enrollment
1,038
-76 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Independence
Louisiana · Public K-12
Independence, Louisiana comes in at 3 public K-12 schools on the latest counts, with roughly 1,038 students total and an average campus size near 346.
7-year change in Independence
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
-1 (-33%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
19%
was 22%
% Hispanic
23%
was 17%
% Black
54%
was 56%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High Magnet | High | 07-12 | 490 |
| Independence Leadership Academy | Elementary | PK-06 | 548 |
| TPSS Advanced College and Career Magnet Center | High | 11-12 | 0 |
About Independence
Independence, Louisiana is home to 3 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,038 students. By school count, it is a small city.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city consists of 1 elementary, and 2 high.
Average school size in Independence is around 346 students, 32% noticeably below the Louisiana average of about 509.
Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 7%: 1,114 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,038 in SY 2024-25. The school count fell from 3 to 2 across the same 7-year window. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 17% to 23% over the same window.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Independence discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.