Independence Elementary School

3700 54th St S
Fargo, ND 58104
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 530 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Independence Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 50% in ND
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

School Overview

Independence Elementary School's student population of 530 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
530 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Independence Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Independence Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (ND)
#181 out of 459 schools
(Top 50%)
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50%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Independence Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
11%
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Asian
5%
1%
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Hispanic
6%
6%
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Black
8%
5%
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White
76%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.41
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Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Independence Elementary School's ranking?
Independence Elementary School is ranked #181 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Independence Elementary School often compared to?
Independence Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewis And Clark Elementary School, Kennedy Elementary School, Aurora Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Independence Elementary School?
530 students attend Independence Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Independence Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Independence Elementary School?
Independence Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Independence Elementary School offer ?
Independence Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Independence Elementary School part of?
Independence Elementary School is part of West Fargo 6 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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