INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Elementary No virtual instruction Fargo, ND Grades KG–05 City: Midsize Fargo, ND-MN SchoolScore™ B (75.3)
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INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Fargo, ND 58104
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ B (75.3)
553
Students
42.0
Teachers
13.2:1
Student:Teacher
(701)356-5890
Phone
http://www.west-fargo.k12.nd.us/indepen…
Website

INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school administered by the WEST FARGO 6 district in Fargo, NORTH DAKOTA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 553 students enrolled; a 13.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Midsize by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs North Dakota Elementary School Average
Enrollment
553.0
State avg: 219.0
▲ 153% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.17:1
State avg: 11.6:1
▲ 14% worse
Free Lunch %
30.4%
State avg: 33.7%
▼ 10% better
School Details
School Name
INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NCESSCH ID
381941000867
State School ID
ND-09006-93161
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
Not applic
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
3700 54th St S
City
Fargo
State
North Dakota
ZIP Code
58104
County
Cass County
Metro Area
Fargo, ND-MN
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Midsize
Cong. District
3800
State Leg. Upper
38027
State Leg. Lower
38027
Latitude
46.82096
Longitude
-96.87409
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
553
Total Students
👩‍🏫
42.0
Teachers FTE
📐
13.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
42.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)42.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 168 30.4%
Not Applicable 93 16.8%
District Info
District Name
WEST FARGO 6
LEAID
3819410
State LEA ID
ND-09006
Phone
(701)356-2000
Website
http://www.west-fargo.k12.nd.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
West Fargo
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$222,997K
Federal Revenue
$24,026K
State Revenue
$116,308K
Local Revenue
$82,663K
Total Expenditure
$214,704K
Instruction Exp.
$102,878K
Support Services
$55,993K
Other Current Exp.
$14,414K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1
WEST FARGO SHEYENNE HIGH SCHOOL
West Fargo · High
0.5 mi
2
LIBERTY MIDDLE SCHOOL
West Fargo · Middle
0.6 mi
3
OSGOOD ELEM SCHOOL
Fargo · Elementary
0.6 mi
4
MEADOWLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Fargo · Elementary
1.1 mi
5
KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Fargo · Elementary
1.1 mi
6
FREEDOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
West Fargo · Elementary
1.5 mi
Comparable Schools

Similar Schools

Public elementary in North Dakota with similar enrollment to INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

OSGOOD ELEM SCHOOL
WEST FARGO 6
Fargo, ND
554
Students
12.59:1
Ratio
41%
Free Lunch
HORACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WEST FARGO 6
Horace, ND
548
Students
14.61:1
Ratio
12%
Free Lunch
EDWIN LOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NEW TOWN 1
New Town, ND
546
Students
12.41:1
Ratio
48%
Free Lunch
DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GRAND FORKS 1
Grand Forks, ND
567
Students
17.72:1
Ratio
12%
Free Lunch
BADLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MCKENZIE CO 1
Watford City, ND
538
Students
11.96:1
Ratio
39%
Free Lunch
BROOKS HARBOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WEST FARGO 6
West Fargo, ND
537
Students
14.71:1
Ratio
21%
Free Lunch
CENTURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GRAFTON 18
Grafton, ND
532
Students
8.87:1
Ratio
49%
Free Lunch
VICTOR SOLHEIM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BISMARCK 1
Bismarck, ND
588
Students
15.19:1
Ratio
20%
Free Lunch
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
553 students are enrolled at INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has 42.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1.
What grades does INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves grades KG through 05.
Is INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL a charter school?
INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is not a charter school.
What metro area is INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL located in?
INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located in the Fargo, ND-MN metropolitan area.
What school district does INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL belong to?
INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is part of the WEST FARGO 6 school district.
How much does WEST FARGO 6 spend per student?
The WEST FARGO 6 district spends approximately $388,253,165 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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