B+
Independence Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades 3–5
701 Minnesota Ave, Big Lake, MN 55309 · (763) 262-2537 · Part of Big Lake Public School District
Students
758
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
35%
Setting
Town
Grades
3–5
What stands out about Independence Elementary
- Math proficiency 9 pts above the state
- Enrollment up 19.4% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency53%
State average 44.3%
Reading / language arts57%
State average 52.5%
Location
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701 Minnesota Ave, Big Lake
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 3274
Grade 4250
Grade 5234
Enrollment over time
635’20
617’21
660’22
694’23
758’24
Up 19.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 78%Hispanic 8%Two or more races 6%Black 4%Asian 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.