Independence Comm School District

Located at 1207 1st St W in Independence, Iowa, the Independence Community School District is an open, traditional public school system serving a community defined as a distant town. Operating as an independent local education agency outside of a charter network or supervisory union, the district manages four operational schools that deliver comprehensive public education from prekindergarten through 12th grade. Community members, families, and researchers can reach the district office by phone at (319) 334-7400 or explore additional information online via their official web portal at http://www.indeek12.org.

According to the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the district serves a total student population of 1,434 learners, comprising 747 male and 687 female students across its primary and secondary grade levels. The student body includes 1,300 White, 65 multiracial, 55 Hispanic, 12 Black, one Asian, and one Pacific Islander student. To support its educational mission, the district employs a dedicated workforce totaling 415.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This staffing framework is anchored by 200.72 FTE classroom teachers, supported by 34.63 FTE instructional aides and 180.45 FTE support personnel who contribute to student learning and district operations.