Three Trails Elementary

Q: Is Three Trails Elementary a good school?

Three Trails Elementary ranks 507 th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Three Trails Elementary is a public elementary school in Independence, Missouri, serving 317 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Independence 30 School District. While the school has a diverse student population, it has struggled academically, ranking in the bottom half of Missouri elementary schools in recent years.

Three Trails Elementary's academic performance is notably lower than nearby schools within the same district, such as Sycamore Hills Elementary and John W. Luff Elementary. The school's proficiency rates on the MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) tests are generally lower than the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics and science. For example, in 2022-2023, only 20% of 3rd graders at Three Trails Elementary were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 28.3% for the district and 41.1% for the state.

Despite the school's higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools, its academic performance has not shown a corresponding improvement. This suggests that factors beyond just funding and staffing, such as socioeconomic challenges, may be contributing to the school's struggles. Three Trails Elementary has a very high percentage of students (74.76% in 2022-2023) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. However, the school's ranking among low-socioeconomic-status students has been relatively strong, suggesting that the school is effectively supporting this population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

11801 E 32nd St S
Independence, MO 64052-3176

(816) 521-5470

District: Independence 30

SchoolDigger Rank:
507^th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,034

Students who attend Three Trails Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Clifford H. Nowlin Middle
High:	Van Horn High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 317

Racial breakdown:

White:

43.5%

Hispanic:

36.3%

African American:

11.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Three Trails Elementary ranks worse than 56.5% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 10^th among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Independence 30 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.17. (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 Racial makeup is: White (43.5%), Hispanic (36.3%), African American (11%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Three Trails Elementary is 14.8, which is the 7^th best among 19 elementary schools in the Independence 30 School District. (See more...)

Compare Three Trails Elementary employs 21.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Three Trails Elementary is $12,034. 14 elementary schools in the Independence 30 School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Three Trails Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Three Trails Elementary 507^th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Three Trails Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Independence 30:

SchoolDigger ranks Independence 30 235^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Three Trails Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Three Trails Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2011	17.41	982^nd	1088	9.7%
2012	17.77	968^th	1085	10.8%
2013	13.51	1020^th	1108	7.9%
2014	21.51	935^th	1089	14.1%
2015	16.95	936^th	1058	11.5%
2016	23.86	703^rd	865	18.7%
2017	22.42	868^th	1032	15.9%
2018	46.48	564^th	1045	46.0%
2019	31.04	780^th	1052	25.9%
2021	38.33	581^st	901	35.5%
2022	59.38	368^th	908	59.5%
2023	45.17	507^th	898	43.5%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	59.46	297^th	887	66.5%
2019	45.18	517^th	907	43.0%
2021	56.84	193^rd	574	66.4%
2022	71.70	82^nd	532	84.6%
2023	70.27	111^th	611	81.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Three Trails Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	11.35	232^nd	251	7.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Three Trails Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	46.38	127^th	250	49.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Three Trails Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	67.05	21^st	105	80.0%
2019	44.48	69^th	120	42.5%

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Rank History for White students at Three Trails Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	48.26	460^th	898	48.8%
2019	28.35	718^th	917	21.7%
2021	7.63	667^th	691	3.5%

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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

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2.5)

50%

Reviews:

by a parent
Monday, August 14, 2017

2017 started out great with this school. A whole new teaching staff, a new technique to their teaching styles all new up-to-date technology new principal I really see and believe great things are happening for the school and will continue to happen in the next few years to come Close Quote

Enrollment information for Three Trails Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	205	50	16	69	1	n/a	n/a	341
2010	231	62	9	73	3	n/a	n/a	378
2011	213	67	4	96	2	0	18	400
2012	221	68	2	108	2	0	33	434
2013	211	67	3	112	0	0	45	438
2014	203	66	3	109	0	2	37	420
2015	237	63	2	123	0	2	36	463
2016	224	63	1	137	2	2	36	465
2017	203	73	2	132	2	0	38	450
2018	189	72	3	133	1	1	36	435
2019	189	65	2	138	1	2	27	424
2020	158	43	2	88	1	1	26	319
2021	141	41	3	92	0	1	32	310
2022	143	43	4	112	1	2	26	331
2023	138	35	4	115	1	2	22	317

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

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Three Trails Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	341	20.5	16.6	75.1
2010	378	22.5	16.7	83.3
2011	400	24.3	16.4	84.3
2012	434	25.2	17.1	82.5
2013	438	24.9	17.5	86.8
2014	420	25.0	16.8	74.8
2015	463	24.0	19.2	74.5
2016	465	26.0	17.8	78.3
2017	450	28.0	16.0	74.9
2018	435	28.8	15.0	81.1
2019	424	29.8	14.2	73.1
2020	319	24.5	12.9	79
2021	310	23.6	13.1	74.8
2022	331	22.7	14.5	71.3
2023	317	21.3	14.8	74.8

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 Three Trails Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	341	20.5	16.6	75.1
2010	378	22.5	16.7	83.3
2011	400	24.3	16.4	84.3
2012	434	25.2	17.1	82.5
2013	438	24.9	17.5	86.8
2014	420	25.0	16.8	74.8
2015	463	24.0	19.2	74.5
2016	465	26.0	17.8	78.3
2017	450	28.0	16.0	74.9
2018	435	28.8	15.0	81.1
2019	424	29.8	14.2	73.1
2020	319	24.5	12.9	79
2021	310	23.6	13.1	74.8
2022	331	22.7	14.5	71.3
2023	317	21.3	14.8	74.8

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 Three Trails Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,135 (11.0%)	$9,153 (89.0%)	$10,288
2020	$1,627 (13.7%)	$10,237 (86.3%)	$11,864
2021	$1,791 (15.0%)	$10,112 (84.9%)	$11,904
2022	$2,466 (20.5%)	$9,568 (79.5%)	$12,034

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Three Trails Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 780^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 507^th of 898 Elementary schools	17.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Three Trails Elementary)	30.5	20	10.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Independence 30)	38.5	28.3	10.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Three Trails Elementary)	31.5	39.3	7.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Independence 30)	44	31.2	12.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	41.4	7.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Three Trails Elementary)	52.6	30.4	22.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Independence 30)	43.3	30.1	13.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Three Trails Elementary)	52	34.6	17.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Independence 30)	47.1	39.1	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	44.3	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Three Trails Elementary)	26	51.8	25.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Independence 30)	37.2	35.6	1.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Three Trails Elementary)	27.6	41.3	13.7%
5th Grade Science (Independence 30)	42.4	38.1	4.3%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Three Trails Elementary)	26.1	36.8	10.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Independence 30)	46.6	39.5	7.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	424	317	25.2%
African American	65	35	46.2%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	2	4	100%
Hispanic	138	115	16.7%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	189	138	27%
Two or More Races	27	22	18.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	73.1%	74.8%	1.7%

Schools Near Three Trails Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)				MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)				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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Three Trails Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11801 E 32nd St S	Independence	64052	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5470	317	21	14.8	74.8%	138 (43.5%)	35 (11.0%)	115 (36.3%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	22 (6.9%)	45.2	507^th of 898 public elementary schools	43.5%		59.4	368^th of 908 public elementary schools	59.5%	139	20.0	30.4	51.8		41.3			36.8		$12,034	$2,466	$9,568
Cassell Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10401 East 31st Street South	Independence	64052	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5540	375	29	12.7	80.0%	125 (33.3%)	49 (13.1%)	155 (41.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	40 (10.7%)	12.6	800^th of 898 public elementary schools	10.9%		21	730^th of 908 public elementary schools	19.6%	70	10.6		9.8		19.7	30.3	8.0	16.4		$12,242	$2,567	$9,675
John W. Luff Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3700 S Delaware Ave	Independence	64055	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5415	354	23	15.2	64.4%	162 (45.8%)	55 (15.5%)	83 (23.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	47 (13.3%)	60.7	346^th of 898 public elementary schools	61.5%		70.3	237^th of 908 public elementary schools	73.9%	109	51.7	38.2	37.0		47.8	48.4				$12,684	$2,115	$10,569
Korte Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2437 S Hardy Ave	Independence	64052	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5430	447	25	17.8	84.6%	174 (38.9%)	53 (11.9%)	174 (38.9%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (8.9%)	32.6	633^rd of 898 public elementary schools	29.5%		20.3	735^th of 908 public elementary schools	19.1%	102	37.3	28.1	26.0		22.2	43.3	37.1	24.7		$12,929	$3,327	$9,602
Santa Fe Trail Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1301 S Windsor St	Independence	64055	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5450	386	23	16.7	76.4%	224 (58.0%)	47 (12.2%)	76 (19.7%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.8%)	32 (8.3%)	28.2	680^th of 898 public elementary schools	24.3%		36.6	582^nd of 908 public elementary schools	35.9%	98	22.9	26.0	34.8		34.8	22.9	26.6	32.6		$12,723	$2,310	$10,413
Pitcher Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	9915 E 38th Terr	Kansas City	64133	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 418-1855	283	26	10.6	98.9%	41 (14.5%)	150 (53.0%)	71 (25.1%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)	11 (3.9%)	16.5	763^rd of 898 public elementary schools	15.0%		32.1	629^th of 908 public elementary schools	30.7%	134			15.8	29.8	23.7	8.6	6.5	22.3	21.1	$19,399	$3,312	$16,087
Procter Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1403 W Linden Ave	Independence	64052	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5440	208	15	14.1	81.7%	74 (35.6%)	33 (15.9%)	64 (30.8%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	2 (1.0%)	32 (15.4%)	23.6	713^th of 898 public elementary schools	20.6%		50.4	448^th of 908 public elementary schools	50.7%	265	11.6	10.0			35.2	26.2	10.3	45.5		$13,578	$2,860	$10,718
Sycamore Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	15208 E 39th St S	Independence	64055	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5465	543	31	17.5	55.4%	306 (56.4%)	36 (6.6%)	138 (25.4%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	7 (1.3%)	50 (9.2%)	60.2	354^th of 898 public elementary schools	60.6%		66.9	276^th of 908 public elementary schools	69.6%	78	26.4	41.0	47.7		54.6	41.3	50.6	55.8		$11,058	$2,128	$8,929
Thomas Hart Benton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	429 S Leslie	Independence	64050	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5390	397	27	14.8	82.1%	196 (49.4%)	67 (16.9%)	92 (23.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	39 (9.8%)	49.5	466^th of 898 public elementary schools	48.1%		36.2	587^th of 908 public elementary schools	35.4%	121	42.3	22.8	39.2		45.1	44.1	38.6	43.1		$11,974	$2,784	$9,190
Bryant Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	827 W College	Independence	64050	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5400	235	15	16.2	68.9%	123 (52.3%)	18 (7.7%)	72 (30.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	20 (8.5%)	37	589^th of 898 public elementary schools	34.4%		43.2	527^th of 908 public elementary schools	42.0%	62	29.0		32.4			27.6	31.8	44.1		$12,504	$2,812	$9,692

Frequently Asked Questions about Three Trails Elementary

Is Three Trails Elementary a good school?

Three Trails Elementary ranks 507^th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Three Trails Elementary in?

Independence 30

What schools do graduates of Three Trails Elementary attend?

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

Middle : Clifford H. Nowlin Middle
High : Van Horn High

What is the racial makeup of Three Trails Elementary?

Students at Three Trails Elementary are 44% White, 36% Hispanic, 11% African American, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Three Trails Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 317 students attended Three Trails Elementary.

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