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SANTA FE TRAIL ELEM.

PublicGrades -1–5
INDEPENDENCE, Missouri · INDEPENDENCE 30
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students364
Student:Teacher14.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch76%
Title INo
SANTA FE TRAIL ELEM.
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 325
364
Total Enrollment
State avg: 55%
76%+21.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

SANTA FE TRAIL ELEM. is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in INDEPENDENCE, Missouri. The school enrolls 364 students. It is part of the INDEPENDENCE 30 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Missouri state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictINDEPENDENCE 30
County29095
CityINDEPENDENCE
ZIP64055
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID291548002374

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment364
White52.7%
Hispanic / Latino22.0%
Black / African American12.1%
Asian0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.4%
Two or More Races10.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
52.7%
Hispanic
22.0%
Black
12.1%
Asian
0.8%
Two+
10.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %76%
State Avg55%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)