Top Rankings
Independence School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 353 students in Independence School District.
Public Preschools in Independence School District have a diversity score of 0.58, which is more than the Kansas public preschool average of 0.55.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
5 Schools
562 Schools
# Students
1,690 Students
175,135 Students
# Teachers
131 Teachers
12,655 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Independence School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#134 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
31%
Graduation Rate
81%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.55
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
13%
20%
% Black
5%
6%
% White
68%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,812 is higher than the state median of $16,284. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,089 is less than the state median of $17,200. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,812
$16,284
Spending / Student
$16,089
$17,200
Best Independence School District Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
501 Spruce St.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1854
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1854
Gr: PK-2 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Recent Articles
Charter Schools vs Public Schools 2025: Key Differences & Trends
Explore updated 2025 insights comparing charter schools vs public schools, enrollment, academic outcomes, funding, and real-world examples for families and educators.
Are Public Schools Ready for the 21st Century? 2025 Update
Explore 2025 insights on whether public schools are ready for the 21st century, covering performance, technology, equity, funding, and future-ready learning.
Public School Open House & Enrollment Season Guide
A parent-focused guide to the public school open house and enrollment season, with expert questions, timelines, and decision tips.
