INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY
Regular School · BIG LAKE, MN
INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY is a regular school school in BIG LAKE, Minnesota, serving grades 03–05 with 758 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 15.3:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 593 | 78% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 62 | 8% |
| Two or more races | 49 | 6% |
| Black or African American | 34 | 4% |
| Asian | 18 | 2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 758 | 383M / 375F |
English Language Learners: 21 (3% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 53.0% +4.6pp | 48.4% | 564 |
| Reading Proficiency | 57.0% +1.8pp | 55.2% | 566 |
| Science Proficiency | 50.0% | — | 202 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 758 | 100% |
Contact & Location
701 MINNESOTA AVE
BIG LAKE, MN 55309
Phone: (763)262-2537
http://www.biglakeschools.orgOther Schools in District
- Big Lake Online K-5 Elementary
- LIBERTY ELEMENTARY Elementary
- BIG LAKE SENIOR HIGH High
- Big Lake Online 6-12 High
- BIG LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL Middle
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 55309) → CensusDepth.com
- Minnesota population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Minnesota teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
270546000205
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD