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INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY — School Profile & District Info

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
Econ. Disadvantaged
38.6%

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
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.6:1
Worse than average in MN

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$13,268
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 6%State 62%Local 32%

Community Context

Median Home Value
$380,652
+1.7% YoY
Minneapolis, MN metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Low
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

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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