Independence Leadership Academy

Elementary No virtual instruction Independence, LA Grades PK–06 Rural: Fringe Hammond, LA SchoolScore™ B (74.9)
  • 548 Students
  • 41.3 Teachers (FTE)
  • 13.3:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–06 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (985)878-4946 Phone
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Independence Leadership Academy
Independence, LA 70443
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–06 SchoolScore™ B (74.9)
548
Students
41.3
Teachers
13.3:1
Student:Teacher
(985)878-4946
Phone

Independence Leadership Academy is a public school administered by the Tangipahoa Parish district in Independence, LOUISIANA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–06.

Key statistics: 548 students enrolled; a 13.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Louisiana Elementary School Average
Enrollment
548.0
State avg: 457.0
▲ 20% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.27:1
State avg: 13.9:1
▼ 4% better
Free Lunch %
87.8%
State avg: 71.8%
▲ 22% worse
School Details
School Name
Independence Leadership Academy
NCESSCH ID
220168001306
State School ID
LA-053-053011
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
Missing
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
221 Tiger Avenue
City
Independence
State
Louisiana
ZIP Code
70443
County
Tangipahoa Parish
Metro Area
Hammond, LA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
2205
State Leg. Upper
22037
State Leg. Lower
22086
Latitude
30.63518
Longitude
-90.49602
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
548
Total Students
👩‍🏫
41.3
Teachers FTE
📐
13.3:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
41.3
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)41.3
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 481 87.8%
Not Applicable 431 78.6%
District Info
District Name
Tangipahoa Parish
LEAID
2201680
State LEA ID
LA-053
Phone
(985)748-2502
Website
–
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Amite
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$306,257K
Federal Revenue
$59,735K
State Revenue
$136,658K
Local Revenue
$109,864K
Total Expenditure
$299,498K
Instruction Exp.
$152,400K
Support Services
$98,747K
Other Current Exp.
$13,973K
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Geographic

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Public schools within ~12 miles of Independence Leadership Academy

1
Independence High Magnet
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0.1 mi
2
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0.7 mi
3
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4 mi
4
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5.4 mi
5
Loranger Middle School
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5.7 mi
6
Loranger High School
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5.7 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Independence Leadership Academy, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Independence Leadership Academy?
548 students are enrolled at Independence Leadership Academy, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Independence Leadership Academy have?
Independence Leadership Academy has 41.3 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1.
What grades does Independence Leadership Academy serve?
Independence Leadership Academy serves grades PK through 06.
Is Independence Leadership Academy a charter school?
Independence Leadership Academy is not a charter school.
What metro area is Independence Leadership Academy located in?
Independence Leadership Academy is located in the Hammond, LA metropolitan area.
What school district does Independence Leadership Academy belong to?
Independence Leadership Academy is part of the Tangipahoa Parish school district.
How much does Tangipahoa Parish spend per student?
The Tangipahoa Parish district spends approximately $546,529,197 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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