Independence Elementary School
Independence, OR · Central SD 13J
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Town, fringe
647th of 675 Oregon elementary schools statewide · better than 4%· Stable
150 S 4th St, Independence, OR 97351
(503)838-1322NCES ID 410284001054Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Independence Elementary School 647th of 675 Oregon elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 4% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 1th in 2019 to 4th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 · 208 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 379 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 52.6% | 59.4% | ▲ 6.8 pts | |
| White | 42.4% | 36.1% | ▼ 6.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.5% | 2.1% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.3% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.4 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $432K in zip 97351 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Independence Elementary School
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ELA 40% ▲18 · Math 28% ▲18Compare - #330Sumpter Elementary SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 7.1 mi away330th of 675
ELA 43% ▲21 · Math 34% ▲24Compare - #385Wright Elementary SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 7.5 mi away385th of 675
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ELA 63% ▲41 · Math 49% ▲39Compare
What school district is Independence Elementary School in?
Independence Elementary School is part of the Central SD 13J district in Independence, Oregon.
Is Independence Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Independence Elementary School 647th of 675 Oregon elementary schools (better than 4% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Independence Elementary School?
Hispanic 59%, White 36%, Two or more races 2%, Pacific Islander 1% (379 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Independence Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 97351 is $432K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.