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 548 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 13:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 588 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 14:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
548 students
588 students


% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%


Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
41 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1


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
74
103
Grade 1 Students
89
107
Grade 2 Students
102
104
Grade 3 Students
91
92
Grade 4 Students
91
99
Grade 5 Students
101
83
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
2%


% Asian
10%
7%


% Hispanic
4%
4%


% Black
28%
19%


% White
54%
63%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%


Diversity Score
0.62
0.56


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
19%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%

