INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Public
Elementary Grades K–5
Part of WEST FARGO 6
3700 54th St S, Fargo, ND 58104 · (701) 356-5890
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Academic performance
Math proficiency50%
State average 38.2%
Reading / language arts45%
State average 42.2%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
553Students enrolled
13:1Student–teacher ratio
30%Free / reduced lunch
CitySetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten86
Grade 1100
Grade 292
Grade 3109
Grade 477
Grade 589
Students
White · 53%293
Black · 22%123
Asian · 10%55
Hispanic · 7%41
Two or more races · 6%33
American Indian/Alaska Native · 1%8
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
531’20
530’21
537’22
588’23
553’24
Location
3700 54th St S Fargo
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.