How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Independence Elementary School | Kennedy Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fargo, ND | Fargo, ND |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 553 | 469 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.2:1 | 11.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 19.0% | 31.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Independence Elementary School | Kennedy Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,666 | $17,740 |
| District | West Fargo 6 School District | Fargo Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Independence Elementary School | Kennedy Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53.0% | 53.1% |
| African American | 22.2% | 29.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.4% | 7.9% |
| Asian | 9.9% | 4.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Independence Elementary School | Kennedy Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 525:1 | 462:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 7.1% | 22.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 6 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.