Indian Trails Elementary

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Indian Trails Elementary ranks 659 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Indian Trails Elementary is a public elementary school serving 355 students in grades PK-4 in Independence, Missouri, which is part of the Fort Osage R-I school district. While the school has higher per-student spending compared to nearby schools, it has consistently struggled with concerning issues, including high chronic absenteeism rates, lower test scores, and declining performance over the past few years.

Compared to other elementary schools in the Fort Osage R-I district, Indian Trails Elementary is underperforming. The school's chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 27.5% to 32.3%, are significantly higher than the district average of around 27.5%. Additionally, the school's test scores in Mathematics and English Language Arts are generally lower than the district and state averages, with only 29.5% of 3rd graders and 30.9% of 4th graders proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the district averages of 28.9% and 37.4%, respectively.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 44.51% to 52.8%, may be contributing to the school's lower academic performance. Addressing these underlying issues, such as high chronic absenteeism and achievement gaps for specific student subgroups, could be crucial in improving the educational outcomes for the students at Indian Trails Elementary. Compared to nearby schools like Blue Hills Elementary and Cler-Mont Elementary, which have higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates, Indian Trails Elementary has significant room for improvement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

25102 E. US 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056-4001

(816) 650-7645

District: Fort Osage R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
659^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,842

Students who attend Indian Trails Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Fire Prairie Middle
	Osage Trail Middle
High:	Fort Osage High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 355

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.2%

African American:

16.1%

Hispanic:

11.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Indian Trails Elementary ranks worse than 72.7% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 4^th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Fort Osage R-I School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.57. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Indian Trails Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Fort Osage R-I School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Indian Trails Elementary is $11,842. 3 elementary schools in the Fort Osage R-I School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Indian Trails Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Indian Trails Elementary 659^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Indian Trails Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Fort Osage R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Osage R-I 266^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Indian Trails Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Indian Trails Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2011	51.10	593^rd	1088	45.5%
2012	41.62	726^th	1085	33.1%
2013	29.31	883^rd	1108	20.3%
2014	43.19	679^th	1089	37.6%
2015	50.33	561^st	1058	47.0%
2016	61.67	343^rd	865	60.3%
2017	38.02	684^th	1032	33.7%
2018	56.51	445^th	1045	57.4%
2019	48.95	543^rd	1052	48.4%
2021	48.01	484^th	901	46.3%
2022	54.66	413^th	908	54.5%
2023	39.81	570^th	898	36.5%
2024	29.57	659^th	906	27.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Indian Trails Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	51.55	421^st	887	52.5%
2019	51.66	408^th	907	55.0%
2021	35.10	378^th	574	34.1%
2022	25.83	423^rd	532	20.5%
2023	35.81	413^th	611	32.4%
2024	43.69	346^th	625	44.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Indian Trails Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	58.40	39^th	120	67.5%

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Rank History for White students at Indian Trails Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	57.37	359^th	898	60.0%
2019	42.29	531^st	917	42.1%
2021	53.50	310^th	691	55.1%
2023	36.45	437^th	673	35.1%
2024	27.14	510^th	668	23.7%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Indian Trails Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	250	45	18	22	4	n/a	n/a	339
2010	251	50	13	27	5	n/a	n/a	346
2011	258	48	3	34	8	8	0	359
2012	240	46	5	40	6	8	0	345
2013	250	44	6	30	5	11	4	350
2014	238	53	3	37	3	12	10	356
2015	258	57	3	34	3	9	16	380
2016	248	73	6	36	2	12	12	389
2017	269	81	5	35	0	13	9	412
2018	286	78	6	42	1	11	8	432
2019	267	67	9	47	3	12	17	422
2020	248	74	10	52	4	15	23	426
2021	235	52	6	44	2	11	25	375
2022	220	52	4	46	2	10	21	355
2023	210	57	3	40	1	9	35	355

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Indian Trails Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	339	25.8	13.1	56.9
2010	346	26.9	12.8	57.8
2011	359	26.9	13.3	59.1
2012	345	24.6	13.9	61.4
2013	350	25.5	13.7	66.9
2014	356	25.0	14.2	62.1
2015	380	27.0	14.0	63.7
2016	389	27.0	14.4	52.7
2017	412	26.9	15.3	57
2018	432	29.5	14.6	54.6
2019	422	27.9	15.0	46.9
2020	426	32.2	13.2	54.7
2021	375	31.0	12.0	52.8
2022	355	27.2	13.0	44.5
2023	355	25.2	14.0	52.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Indian Trails Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	339	25.8	13.1	56.9
2010	346	26.9	12.8	57.8
2011	359	26.9	13.3	59.1
2012	345	24.6	13.9	61.4
2013	350	25.5	13.7	66.9
2014	356	25.0	14.2	62.1
2015	380	27.0	14.0	63.7
2016	389	27.0	14.4	52.7
2017	412	26.9	15.3	57
2018	432	29.5	14.6	54.6
2019	422	27.9	15.0	46.9
2020	426	32.2	13.2	54.7
2021	375	31.0	12.0	52.8
2022	355	27.2	13.0	44.5
2023	355	25.2	14.0	52.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Indian Trails Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$980 (10.3%)	$8,559 (89.7%)	$9,539
2020	$1,168 (11.6%)	$8,914 (88.4%)	$10,082
2021	$936 (8.7%)	$9,822 (91.3%)	$10,759
2022	$1,309 (11.1%)	$10,533 (88.9%)	$11,842

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Indian Trails Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 543^rd of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 570^th of 898 Elementary schools	11.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Indian Trails Elementary)	44.2	12.8	31.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fort Osage R-I)	47.8	25.6	22.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indian Trails Elementary)	41.6	28.2	13.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fort Osage R-I)	43.8	32.9	10.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Indian Trails Elementary)	51.2	44.6	6.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fort Osage R-I)	47.7	45.3	2.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indian Trails Elementary)	49.4	53	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Osage R-I)	49	46.1	2.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	422	355	15.9%
African American	67	57	14.9%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	9	3	66.7%
Hispanic	47	40	14.9%
Pacific Islander	12	9	25%
White	267	210	21.3%
Two or More Races	17	35	105.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.9%	52.1%	5.2%

Schools Near Indian Trails Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)			MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cler-Mont Elementary	Public	K-4	25102 E. US 24 Highway	Independence	64056	Jackson County	Fort Osage R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 650-7350	318	24	13.0	53.1%	196 (61.6%)	27 (8.5%)	55 (17.3%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	5 (1.6%)	31 (9.7%)	48.8	462^nd of 906 public elementary schools	49.0%		52.9	422^nd of 898 public elementary schools	53.0%	40	36.2	50.7			35.3	43.0		$12,129	$1,471	$10,658
Buckner Elementary	Public	K-4	25102 E. US 24 Highway	Independence	64056	Jackson County	Fort Osage R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 650-7300	334	27	12.2	44.6%	284 (85.0%)	12 (3.6%)	32 (9.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	40.7	552^nd of 906 public elementary schools	39.1%		46.1	498^th of 898 public elementary schools	44.5%	54	27.4	46.0			33.2	40.7		$13,712	$1,478	$12,234
Indian Trails Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	25102 E. US 24 Highway	Independence	64056	Jackson County	Fort Osage R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 650-7645	355	25	14.0	52.1%	210 (59.2%)	57 (16.1%)	40 (11.3%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.5%)	35 (9.9%)	29.6	659^th of 906 public elementary schools	27.3%		39.8	570^th of 898 public elementary schools	36.5%	89	29.5	30.9			30.8	34.4		$11,842	$1,309	$10,533
Blue Hills Elementary	Public	K-4	25102 E. US 24 Highway	Independence	64056	Jackson County	Fort Osage R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 650-7440	352	24	14.8	42.3%	232 (65.9%)	23 (6.5%)	48 (13.6%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	8 (2.3%)	38 (10.8%)	37.1	588^th of 906 public elementary schools	35.1%		68	270^th of 898 public elementary schools	69.9%	318	37.5	34.7			33.2	36.0		$11,383	$1,624	$9,759
Elm Grove Elementary	Public	K-4	25102 E. US 24 Highway	Independence	64056	Jackson County	Fort Osage R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 650-7400	325	28	11.6	68.6%	200 (61.5%)	35 (10.8%)	43 (13.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.8%)	38 (11.7%)	11.4	818^th of 906 public elementary schools	9.7%		13	792^nd of 898 public elementary schools	11.8%	26	11.9	24.2			17.0	20.8		$14,049	$1,701	$12,348
Spring Branch Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	20404 E Truman Rd	Independence	64056	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5455	250	23	11.1	65.2%	142 (56.8%)	26 (10.4%)	42 (16.8%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (14.4%)	42.9	529^th of 906 public elementary schools	41.6%		43.2	533^rd of 898 public elementary schools	40.6%	4	30.0	23.4			47.5	42.8	41.0	$13,600	$4,250	$9,350
Little Blue Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2020 Quail Drive	Independence	64057	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5480	295	22	13.4	53.2%	179 (60.7%)	40 (13.6%)	33 (11.2%)	7 (2.4%)	3 (1.0%)	5 (1.7%)	28 (9.5%)	41.3	549^th of 906 public elementary schools	39.4%		55.1	397^th of 898 public elementary schools	55.8%	152	41.8	28.5	18.7	28.0	46.5		44.1	$14,708	$4,029	$10,680
Randall Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	509 Jennings Rd	Independence	64056	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5445	260	21	12.3	88.1%	109 (41.9%)	64 (24.6%)	40 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.7%)	39 (15.0%)	16.8	762^nd of 906 public elementary schools	15.9%		13.6	785^th of 898 public elementary schools	12.6%	23	14.1	19.2	12.0		14.0	41.2		$14,433	$3,298	$11,136
James Lewis Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	717 NW Park Rd	Blue Springs	64015	Jackson County	Blue Springs R-IV	No	No	No	No	(816) 874-3650	467	35	13.3	24.2%	337 (72.2%)	44 (9.4%)	42 (9.0%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (8.1%)	70.8	247^th of 906 public elementary schools	72.7%		74.9	188^th of 898 public elementary schools	79.1%	59	55.1	57.8	37.1	35.6	64.1	64.5	44.2	$12,615	$1,440	$11,175
Blackburn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	17302 E R D Mize Rd	Independence	64057	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5395	372	29	12.9	43.8%	216 (58.1%)	59 (15.9%)	61 (16.4%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	31 (8.3%)	57	379^th of 906 public elementary schools	58.2%		53	419^th of 898 public elementary schools	53.3%	40	46.8	54.5	36.1	37.8	40.8		43.0	$11,968	$2,436	$9,532

Frequently Asked Questions about Indian Trails Elementary

How many students attend Indian Trails Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 355 students attended Indian Trails Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Indian Trails Elementary attend?

Students who attend Indian Trails Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fire Prairie Middle
Middle : Osage Trail Middle
High : Fort Osage High

What is the racial makeup of Indian Trails Elementary?

Students at Indian Trails Elementary are 59% White, 16% African American, 11% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 3% Pacific Islander.

Is Indian Trails Elementary a good school?

Indian Trails Elementary ranks 659^th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What district is Indian Trails Elementary in?

Fort Osage R-I

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