What grades does INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY serve?

INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the BIG LAKE area.

Where is INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY located?

INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY is a town school in BIG LAKE, MN.

What is the student-teacher ratio at INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY?

The student-teacher ratio at INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY is 15.8:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in BIG LAKE, MN?

Schools in BIG LAKE include INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the BIG LAKE area.

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INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|BIG LAKE, Minnesota|BIG LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

BIG LAKE, MN 55309

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School Profile

Grades

3–5

Enrollment

694

Student:Teacher

15.8:1

Locale

Town

District

BIG LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Econ. Disadvantaged

38.6%

Phone

(763)262-2537

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

57%

52th percentile in MN

Math Proficiency

53%

59th percentile in MN

Chronic Absenteeism

4.4%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

112 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.6:1

Worse than average in MN

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

620

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

51.76

100% fully certified

Social Workers

Nurses

0.25

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,268

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,640

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$16,684

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 6%State 62%Local 32%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$380,652

+1.7% 1yr+19.0% 5yr

Minneapolis, MN metro area

Community Need Level

Low

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

9.7%

Below 150% poverty line

3.1%

Unemployment rate

3.3%

Uninsured residents

5.6%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

734

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

657

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

95%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

149 (23%)

Speech/Language Impairment

127 (19%)

Emotional Disturbance

104 (16%)

Autism

92 (14%)

Other Health Impairment

83 (13%)

Intellectual Disability

29 (4%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

758

Current enrollment

Stable(+10% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY

As of the most recent data, 694 students are enrolled at INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY. It is a Primary school within the local district.

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