INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.west-fargo.k12.nd.us/independence

553 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

553

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	293
Hispanic	41
Black	123
Asian	55
Two or More	33
American Indian	8

White
293 (53.0%)
Black
123 (22.2%)
Asian
55 (9.9%)
Hispanic
41 (7.4%)
Two or More
33 (6.0%)
American Indian
8 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	WEST FARGO 6
Phone:	(701)356-5890
Website:	http://www.west-fargo.k12.nd.us/independence
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	553
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	105
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 89