Independence El Sch in Aliquippa, PA

At a glance

Reported students

228

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

16.53

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–04

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Pennsylvania elementary enrollment

10th percentile

Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

323

Independence El Sch: 228 reported students.

State peer staffing position

68th percentile

13.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 265
Teachers (FTE): 16
Student–teacher ratio: 16.6:1

What the reported data says about Independence El Sch

Independence El Sch is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Aliquippa. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Hopewell Area SD. NCES reports 228 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 10th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, close to the Pennsylvania median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (90.8%) and multiracial (3.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Independence El Sch

1How do the reported 13.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 16.53 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.67 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0.67
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White90.8%
Hispanic2.6%
Black3.1%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial3.5%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Margaret Ross El Sch

Elementary · Grades KG–04

185 reported students

Hopewell El Sch

Elementary · Grades KG–04

323 reported students

Hopewell SHS

High · Grades 09–12

614 reported students

Hopewell JHS

Middle · Grades 05–08

657 reported students

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Public schools near Independence El Sch

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Hopewell El Sch Elementary · Hopewell Area SD	KG–04	323	3.3 mi
Bon Meade El Sch Elementary · Moon Area SD	KG–04	572	4.6 mi
Margaret Ross El Sch Elementary · Hopewell Area SD	KG–04	185	4.8 mi
Aliquippa El Sch Elementary · Aliquippa SD	KG–06	480	5.1 mi
J.A. Allard El Sch Elementary · Moon Area SD	KG–04	209	5.8 mi
South Side El Sch Elementary · South Side Area SD	PK–05	390	6 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Independence El Sch

What grades does Independence El Sch serve?

Independence El Sch reports grades KG–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hopewell Area SD.

How many students attend Independence El Sch?

Independence El Sch reported 228 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 10th percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 265 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Independence El Sch?

The calculated ratio is 13.8:1, based on 228 students and 16.53 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Independence El Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?

Independence El Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hopewell Area SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is Independence El Sch in?

Independence El Sch is part of Hopewell Area SD, based in Aliquippa, PA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Independence El Sch?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hopewell El Sch (3.3 mi), Bon Meade El Sch (4.6 mi), Margaret Ross El Sch (4.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.