Independence Elementary School

701 Minnesota Ave
Big Lake, MN 55309
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 617 students in grades 3-5, Independence Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 617 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 30% in MN
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Independence Elementary School's student population of 617 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
617 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Independence Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Independence Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
#426 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
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53%
45%
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 Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
57%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
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Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
7%
10%
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Black
5%
12%
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White
79%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.37
This chart display the diversity score of Independence Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
26%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Independence Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Independence Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Independence Elementary School's ranking?
Independence Elementary School is ranked #426 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Independence Elementary School often compared to?
Independence Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Zimmerman Elementary School, Becker Intermediate Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Independence Elementary School?
617 students attend Independence Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Independence Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Independence Elementary School?
Independence Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Independence Elementary School offer ?
Independence Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Independence Elementary School part of?
Independence Elementary School is part of Big Lake Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 617 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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