Freedom Elementary School vs. Independence Elementary School
Should you attend Freedom Elementary School or Independence Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Freedom Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Independence Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 543 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Freedom Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 537 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Independence Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
543 students
537 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#246 out of 461 schools in ND
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#58 out of 461 schools in ND
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
99
102
Grade 1 Students
96
97
Grade 2 Students
88
90
Grade 3 Students
84
96
Grade 4 Students
97
76
Grade 5 Students
79
76
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
7%
5%
% Hispanic
3%
5%
% Black
30%
16%
% White
57%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
