Independence Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Fargo, North Dakota 58104 · West Fargo 6
#66 of 232 elementary schools in North Dakota
#11656 of 50,301 nationally
About Independence Elementary School
Independence Elementary School is a public elementary located in Fargo, in the West Fargo 6 school district of North Dakota, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 553 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 69.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 66th of 232 ranked elementary schools in North Dakota. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (61th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 553.
There are 29 schools in Fargo; Independence Elementary School ranks 8th of 28 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)58%
- Reading proficiency (30%)55%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)30.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Independence Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Independence Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
West Fargo Sheyenne High School
West Fargo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,400 students · 801 m away
Liberty Middle School
West Fargo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,103 students · 991 m away
Osgood Elem School
Fargo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
554 students · 1.0 km away
Meadowlark Elementary School
Fargo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students · 1.7 km away
Kennedy Elementary School
Fargo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
469 students · 1.8 km away
Freedom Elementary School
West Fargo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
473 students · 2.4 km away
Deer Creek Elementary School
Fargo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
384 students · 2.8 km away
Aurora Elementary School
West Fargo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
377 students · 3.3 km away
Legacy Elementary School
West Fargo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
456 students · 3.7 km away
Cheney Middle School
West Fargo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,006 students · 3.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Dakota with a comparable Enrollment.
Osgood Elem School
Fargo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
554 students
Horace Elementary School
Horace · Public elementary · Grades K–5
548 students
Edwin Loe Elementary School
New Town · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
546 students
Discovery Elementary School
Grand Forks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
567 students
Badlands Elementary School
Watford City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
538 students
Brooks Harbor Elementary School
West Fargo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
537 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Independence Elementary School a good school?
Independence Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 69.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #66 of 232 in North Dakota. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Independence Elementary School rank in North Dakota?
Independence Elementary School ranks #66 of 232 elementary schools in North Dakota and #11656 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Independence Elementary School?
Independence Elementary School had 553 students in 2025.
Is Independence Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Independence Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Independence Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Independence Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.