Below Average
#1738 of 2,221 schools in MO
Indian Trails Elem.
Elementary School · Fort Osage R-i · Independence, MO
A Fort Osage R-i elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
25102 E. US 24 Highway, Independence, MO 64056
- Math 27% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Indian Trails Elem. score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2021, to 30% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Indian Trails Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 0Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,110/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Independence), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,696
Median home value
$176,400
Median rent
$1,290/mo
College educated
19.6%
Homeownership
62.2%
Poverty rate
18.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64056; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Hills Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–4 | 2.8 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| Spring Branch Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 3.2 mi | 245 | Compare → |
| Cler-mont Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–4 | 3.3 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Little Blue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 3.8 mi | 281 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Fort Osage R-i
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $12,731NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Indian Trails Elem. is listed in FORT OSAGE R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Indian Trails Elem.
Indian Trails Elem. is a public elementary school in Independence, MO, part of Fort Osage R-i, serving approximately 357 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,738 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Indian Trails Elem.
What grades does Indian Trails Elem. serve?
Indian Trails Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Indian Trails Elem.?
Indian Trails Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Trails Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Trails Elem. is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Indian Trails Elem. rank in MO?
Indian Trails Elem. ranks #1,738 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Indian Trails Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Indian Trails Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Indian Trails Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Indian Trails Elem. has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Indian Trails Elem. a charter school?
No, Indian Trails Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Indian Trails Elem. a Title I school?
No, Indian Trails Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Indian Trails Elem.?
52.1% of students at Indian Trails Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 357
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.8%
- Phone
- (816) 650-7645
- Area population (ZIP 64056)
- 17,608
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 64056; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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