Serving 588 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Independence Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 588 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in ND
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Independence Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Independence Elementary School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Independence Elementary School?
588 students attend Independence Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Independence Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Independence Elementary School?
Independence Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Independence Elementary School offer ?
Independence Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Independence Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 588 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
