Independence Elementary School

Students have access to amazing programs and activities at Independence Elementary School.

Independence Elementary School is in the Big Lake Public School District.

Independence Elementary School enrolls over 650 students.

Independence Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade 3-5

701 Minnesota Ave, Big Lake, MN

Big Lake Public School District

3.6

4.3

694 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Darren Kern

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Math Proficiency
59%

Reading Proficiency
55%

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

55%

Math Proficiency

59%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

15:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

7.5%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female

50.6%

Male

49.4%

White

77.6%

Hispanic

7.7%

Two or more races

6.7%

Black

5.6%

Asian or Pacific Islander

1.7%

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Parent

4/24/2018

We've had a daughter go through the Big Lake schools and had a fantastic experience. They genuinely cared about her, and pushed her to excel in her academics. She got good exposure to music and art as well. They are pretty technology-forward, even without a 1:1 program.

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1.0 parent

9/29/2023

I feel I was treated unfairly as a father with 50/50 physical legal custody. I don't live in town, called this morning to confirm picking daughter up an hour early for an appointment. Got here and my daughter was called to the office. Only for them to tell her to go back to class and tell me to leav...

3.0 parent

6/1/2018

As a product of Big Lake schools myself, I can say that a lot has changed for the better, but overall, improvement is still an outstanding issue across the board. I believe curriculum is becoming an increased focus (especially math) and my son has seen an improvement with test scores. However, I fee...

4.0 parent

5/14/2018

Very satisfied with the teachers and how they encourage my daughter to grow and learn.

5.0 parent

5/1/2018

Love this school! The staff and teachers are amazing!

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Minnesota Sherburne County Big Lake 55309

Independence Elementary School is a public school for students in grades 3-5 in Big Lake, MN, in the Big Lake neighborhood, and is served by the Big Lake Public School District in Minnesota. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 694 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 59% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 55% are proficient in reading. Independence Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $399,063. Discover additional schools in the area, like Big Lake Senior High School, SNW - Big Lake Middle School, 882 Online 6-12, and more. Learn more about what Big Lake has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Independence Elementary School.

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