Independence Elementary School is a public school for elementary school students in Fargo, North Dakota, which is a medium-sized city. The school has 588 students in grades K–5, which is a little higher than the district average. The student–teacher ratio is 15:1. Independence has 40 full-time equivalent teachers and one full-time school counselor to help with both academic and social-emotional growth. Recent standardized tests show that 50% of students at Independence Elementary are good at math and 52% are good at reading. There are 48% female and 52% male students, and 24% of them are considered economically disadvantaged. This shows that the school has a moderate level of socioeconomic diversity. The school also has students from many different racial and ethnic groups, which adds to the overall diversity. Independence Elementary has a standard curriculum, but it may also have enrichment programs like Gifted & Talented to help advanced students. The school is in a residential area of Fargo where people are involved in their community, so it gets support from the people who live there. Overall, Independence Elementary School has good academic results and a welcoming learning environment, and there are still chances for students to grow.