Edwin Loe Elementary School vs Independence Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Dakota, United States, 441 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edwin Loe Elementary School
New Town · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
546 students
Independence Elementary School
Fargo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
553 students
| Measure | Edwin Loe Elementary School New Town, North Dakota | Independence Elementary School Fargo, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #220 of 232 | #66 of 232 |
| National rank | #37723 of 50,301 | #11656 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 546 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 546 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.4% | 30.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 58% |
| city | New Town | Fargo |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independence Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.5 vs 31.2).
- •Independence Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 8%).
- •Independence Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 26%).
- •Independence Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.4% vs 48.4%).
- •Edwin Loe Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.2).
- •Independence Elementary School is the larger school with 553 students compared with 546.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Edwin Loe Elementary School better than Independence Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Independence Elementary School ranks higher (69.5 vs 31.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Edwin Loe Elementary School and Independence Elementary School?
About 441 km in a straight line, between New Town and Fargo in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edwin Loe Elementary School: 546. Independence Elementary School: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edwin Loe Elementary School and Independence Elementary School rank in North Dakota?
Edwin Loe Elementary School is 220th of 232 and Independence Elementary School is 66th of 232 among elementary schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).