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Independence Elementary School vs. Lewis And Clark Elementary School

Should you attend Independence Elementary School or Lewis And Clark 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.
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School Overview

School
Independence Elementary School
3700 54th St S
Fargo, ND 58104
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
1729 16th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Independence Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (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).
Serving 437 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lewis And Clark Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
588 students
437 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Independence Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lewis And Clark Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Independence Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lewis And Clark Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Independence Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lewis And Clark Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Independence Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the West Fargo 6 School District and the state of North Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lewis And Clark Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fargo 1 School District and the state of North Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#63 out of 449 schools in ND
(Top 20%)
#358 out of 449 schools in ND
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Independence Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lewis And Clark Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50%
(Top 30% in ND)
34%
(Bottom 50% in ND)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Independence Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the West Fargo 6 School District and North Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lewis And Clark Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fargo 1 School District and North Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
52%
(Top 30% in ND)(21-22 School Year Data)
34%
(Bottom 50% in ND)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Independence Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the West Fargo 6 School District and North Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lewis And Clark Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fargo 1 School District and North Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in ND)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in ND)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Independence Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the West Fargo 6 School District and North Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lewis And Clark Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Fargo 1 School District and North Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Independence Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lewis And Clark Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
103
78
Grade 1 Students
107
62
Grade 2 Students
104
89
Grade 3 Students
92
68
Grade 4 Students
99
74
Grade 5 Students
83
66

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Independence Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the West Fargo 6 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lewis And Clark Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Fargo 1 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
7%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Independence Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the West Fargo 6 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lewis And Clark Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fargo 1 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Independence Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the West Fargo 6 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lewis And Clark Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fargo 1 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
19%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Independence Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the West Fargo 6 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lewis And Clark Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fargo 1 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
63%
59%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Independence Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the West Fargo 6 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lewis And Clark Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fargo 1 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Independence Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the West Fargo 6 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lewis And Clark Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fargo 1 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.56
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Independence Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the West Fargo 6 School District and North Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lewis And Clark Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fargo 1 School District and North Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
38%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Independence Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the West Fargo 6 School District and North Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lewis And Clark Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fargo 1 School District and North Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Independence Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the West Fargo 6 School District and North Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lewis And Clark Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fargo 1 School District and North Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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