INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BIG LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in BIG LAKE, MN with about 753 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 43 teachers, INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY, located at 701 Minnesota Avenue in Big Lake, Minnesota, serves as a key educational institution within the Big Lake School District (ISD 727). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grade levels, focusing on building foundational academic skills while promoting social and emotional development. As part of the Big Lake community, the school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and the local area to ensure that each student has the resources necessary to succeed in a changing academic landscape.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, often integrating modern instructional practices with traditional learning objectives to prepare children for their future educational journey. By maintaining a focus on core subjects—such as literacy, mathematics, and science—alongside extracurricular opportunities, INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY strives to create a well-rounded school culture. Parents and community members can stay informed about specific programs, school calendars, and district-wide initiatives by visiting their official website at http://www.biglake.k12.mn.us.

For more information, contact INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY at (763) 262-2537 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.