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Independence Elementary School

Independence Elementary School is a public primary school in Lima, OH, serving grades PK–4, rated D+, with 272 students and an 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 36% in Math and 30% in English Language Arts.

D+TopHap school rating
Rating
D+
Grades
PK–4
Enrollment
272
Students per teacher
18.1:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Math36%
English Language Arts30%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White42%
Black30%
Two or more races17%
Hispanic10%
Asian1%
Male / female
55% / 45%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-9.0%
Prior-year enrollment
299

Homes assigned to this school

2,638 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Independence Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
615 Tremont Ave, Lima, OH 45801
Phone
(419) 996-3330
Website
limacityschools.org
Setting
City - Small
Status
Operational
NCES ID
390442205280
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School district

Lima City School District

District rating
C
Schools
9
Students
3,370
Spending per student
$18,105
Teachers (FTE)
239
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Independence Elementary School

How is Independence Elementary School rated?

Independence Elementary School holds a D+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Lima City School District is rated C overall.

How do students at Independence Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Independence Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 36% in Math and 30% in English Language Arts.

What grades does Independence Elementary School serve?

Independence Elementary School serves grades PK–4 as a primary school.

How many students attend Independence Elementary School?

272 students attend Independence Elementary School, down from 299 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 18.1:1.

Which homes are assigned to Independence Elementary School?

TopHap matches 2,638 residential properties to Independence Elementary School in and around Lima. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Independence Elementary School in?

Independence Elementary School is part of Lima City School District, which reports 9 schools, 3,370 students and $18,105 of spending per student.