Horace Elementary School vs Independence Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Dakota, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horace Elementary School
Horace · Public elementary · Grades K–5
548 students
Independence Elementary School
Fargo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
553 students
| Measure | Horace Elementary School Horace, North Dakota | Independence Elementary School Fargo, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #26 of 232 | #66 of 232 |
| National rank | #7064 of 50,301 | #11656 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 548 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 548 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.4% | 30.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 58% |
| city | Horace | Fargo |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horace Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 69.5).
- •Horace Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 58%).
- •Horace Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Horace Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.4% vs 30.4%).
- •Independence Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.8).
- •Independence Elementary School is the larger school with 553 students compared with 548.
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 Horace Elementary School better than Independence Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Horace Elementary School ranks higher (76.4 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 Horace Elementary School and Independence Elementary School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Horace and Fargo in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horace Elementary School: 548. Independence Elementary School: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horace Elementary School and Independence Elementary School rank in North Dakota?
Horace Elementary School is 26th of 232 and Independence Elementary School is 66th of 232 among elementary schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).