INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the WEST FARGO 6 school district, located in Fargo, ND with about 521 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 42 teachers, INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 SCHOOL, located at 3700 54th St S in Fargo, is a prominent institution within the West Fargo Public School District. As a modern educational facility, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. Serving the local community, it provides a structured curriculum aligned with state standards, complemented by a variety of extracurricular opportunities designed to help children build a well-rounded foundation for their future education.

The school is recognized for its commitment to student-centered learning and active community involvement. By leveraging the resources of the West Fargo district, Independence Elementary focuses on inclusive teaching practices, technology integration, and collaboration between parents and staff. Through its mission to cultivate curiosity and responsibility, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in middle school and beyond, serving as a vital hub for families in the growing Fargo-West Fargo area.

For more information, contact INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (701) 356-5890 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3700 54th St S
Fargo, ND 58104
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INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Fargo, ND with about 521 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Dakota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
District:
WEST FARGO 6
Total Students:
521
Teachers:
42.49
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 521 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 70% of the student body.

White
70.2%
Black or African American
11.7%
Hispanic/Latino
7.3%
Asian
5.2%
Two or more races
4.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.3%

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.