- Independence Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Orchard Avenue Elementary School (476.3:1 vs. 357.9:1).
- Orchard Avenue Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Independence Academy (127 vs. 85).
- Orchard Avenue Elementary School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Independence Academy (34 vs. 4).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Orchard Avenue Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Independence Academy (127 vs. 85).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Independence Academy reported a higher gifted & talented than Orchard Avenue Elementary School (10 vs. 3).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Orchard Avenue Elementary School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Independence Academy (34 vs. 4).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Independence Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Orchard Avenue Elementary School (476.3:1 vs. 357.9:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
11 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Orchard Avenue Elementary School
$12,833.69
Independence Academy
$12,833.69
Local revenue share
Orchard Avenue Elementary School
40%
Independence Academy
40%
State revenue share
Orchard Avenue Elementary School
47.9%
Independence Academy
47.9%
Federal revenue share
Orchard Avenue Elementary School
12.2%
Independence Academy
12.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Orchard Avenue Elementary School
40%
Independence Academy
40%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Mesa County
$71,485
Mesa County
$71,485
Poverty rate
Mesa County
11.2%
Mesa County
11.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Mesa County
30.6%
Mesa County
30.6%
Unemployment rate
Mesa County
4.4%
Mesa County
4.4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.