Freedom Elementary School vs Independence Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Dakota, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freedom Elementary School
West Fargo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
473 students
Independence Elementary School
Fargo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
553 students
| Measure | Freedom Elementary School West Fargo, North Dakota | Independence Elementary School Fargo, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #60 of 232 | #66 of 232 |
| National rank | #10864 of 50,301 | #11656 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 473 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.5% | 30.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 58% |
| city | West Fargo | Fargo |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Freedom Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 69.5).
- •Freedom Elementary School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 58%).
- •Independence Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 53%).
- •Freedom Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.5% vs 30.4%).
- •Freedom Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.2).
- •Independence Elementary School is the larger school with 553 students compared with 473.
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 Freedom Elementary School better than Independence Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Freedom Elementary School ranks higher (70.6 vs 69.5 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 Freedom Elementary School and Independence Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between West Fargo and Fargo in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Freedom Elementary School: 473. Independence Elementary School: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Freedom Elementary School and Independence Elementary School rank in North Dakota?
Freedom Elementary School is 60th of 232 and Independence Elementary School is 66th of 232 among elementary schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).