Independence Elementary School vs. Kennedy Elementary School
Should I attend Independence Elementary School or Kennedy Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Kennedy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
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).
Serving 442 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kennedy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
530 students
442 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#181 out of 459 schools in ND
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#239 out of 459 schools in ND
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
37%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
94
70
Grade 1 Students
87
65
Grade 2 Students
104
86
Grade 3 Students
90
67
Grade 4 Students
74
74
Grade 5 Students
81
80
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
5%
5%
% Hispanic
6%
4%
% Black
8%
20%
% White
76%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%