At a glance
Reported students
553
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
42
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Dakota elementary enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 278 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
426.5
Independence Elementary School: 553 reported students.
State peer staffing position
78th percentile
13.2:1 reported; state peer median 10.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 525
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.8:1
What the reported data says about Independence Elementary School
Independence Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Fargo. It is one of 26 current school records connected to West Fargo 6. NCES reports 553 students for 2024–25.
Among 278 elementary schools in North Dakota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 177.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.2:1, above the North Dakota median of 10.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (53%) and Black (22.2%). English learners represent 5.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Independence Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 42 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.75
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White53%
- Hispanic7.4%
- Black22.2%
- Asian9.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in West Fargo 6
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Osgood Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
554 reported students
Horace Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
548 reported students
Brooks Harbor Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
537 reported students
Freedom Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
473 reported students
Willow Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
461 reported students
Legacy Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
456 reported students
Public schools near Independence Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osgood Elem School Elementary · West Fargo 6 | KG–05 | 554 | 0.6 mi |
| Meadowlark Elementary School Elementary · West Fargo 6 | KG–05 | 379 | 1.1 mi |
| Kennedy Elementary School Elementary · Fargo 1 | KG–05 | 469 | 1.1 mi |
| Freedom Elementary School Elementary · West Fargo 6 | KG–05 | 473 | 1.5 mi |
| Deer Creek Elementary School Elementary · West Fargo 6 | KG–05 | 384 | 1.8 mi |
| Aurora Elementary School Elementary · West Fargo 6 | KG–05 | 377 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Independence Elementary School
What grades does Independence Elementary School serve?
Independence Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in West Fargo 6.
How many students attend Independence Elementary School?
Independence Elementary School reported 553 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 278 North Dakota elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 525 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Independence Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.2:1, based on 553 students and 42 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Dakota median for the same school level is 10.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Independence Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Independence Elementary School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on West Fargo 6 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Independence Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
30.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Independence Elementary School in?
Independence Elementary School is part of West Fargo 6, based in West Fargo, ND, which operates 26 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Independence Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Osgood Elem School (0.6 mi), Meadowlark Elementary School (1.1 mi), Kennedy Elementary School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.