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Santa Fe Trail Elementary

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Santa Fe Trail Elementary ranks 542 nd of 900 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

542^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 900 Missouri Elementary Schools

Better than 40% of Missouri elementary schools

Summary

Santa Fe Trail Elementary is a public elementary school in Independence, Missouri, serving 356 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Independence 30 School District.

While Santa Fe Trail Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri elementary schools over the past decade, the school has shown some bright spots. Its 5th-grade students have performed relatively well on state science assessments, often exceeding district and state averages. However, the school's overall performance on state math and English language arts assessments has generally been below the district and state averages. The school's student population is diverse, with a significant Hispanic student population that has performed well compared to other schools in the state, but the white student population has struggled, with proficiency rates well below the state average.

Nearby schools in the Independence 30 School District generally perform at a similar level to Santa Fe Trail Elementary, with most schools ranking in the bottom half of Missouri elementary schools. However, a few exceptions, such as John W. Luff Elementary and Glendale Elementary, have consistently higher performance on state assessments and higher rankings, which may provide valuable insights into effective practices that could be replicated at Santa Fe Trail Elementary. Additionally, the school's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds is likely a significant factor in its academic performance, though the school's performance for its low-income student population is generally better than the overall school performance, suggesting that the school is providing some effective support for these students.

364

Students ?

14.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,157

Per pupil spending ?

75.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1301 S Windsor St
Independence, MO 64055-1179

(816) 521-5450

District: Independence 30

Students who attend Santa Fe Trail Elementary usually attend:

Middle:

Bridger Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.7%

Hispanic:

22.0%

African American:

12.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 48th percentile in 2015 → 40th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Missouri average (36% vs 42% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 8 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school36%

District avg35%

Missouri avg42%

542^nd of 900

Missouri public elementary schools ?

Bottom 40%▼ down 9 pts since 2015

From bottom 48% (2015) to bottom 40% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

9^th of 19Elementary Schools in the Independence 30

238^th of 367Independence 30 among Missouri districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	42.1	542 of 900	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.6	502 of 906	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	28.2	680 of 898	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	36.6	582 of 908	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	65.5	296 of 901	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	50.0	531 of 1052	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	56.1	451 of 1045	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	51.5	512 of 1032	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	46.6	505 of 865	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	51.1	547 of 1058	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	43.1	681 of 1089	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	36.6	804 of 1108	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	49.7	611 of 1085	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	42.9	707 of 1088	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2010	43.6	676 of 1066	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2009	43.5	672 of 1053	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2008	40.5	748 of 1084	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2007	35.2	812 of 1080	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	56.2	444 of 1074	58.7%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2019	70.0	23 of 120	80.8%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	52.1	270 of 638	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.1	150 of 625	76.0%	★★★★☆
2023	44.0	326 of 611	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	25.6	425 of 532	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	95.1	17 of 574	97.0%	★★★★★
2019	62.4	258 of 907	71.6%	★★★★☆
2018	64.3	236 of 887	73.4%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	40.1	424 of 666	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.6	408 of 668	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	13.4	622 of 673	7.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	27.4	521 of 675	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	42.5	527 of 917	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	51.1	427 of 898	52.4%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2019)81st percentile+31 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)58th percentile+18 vs school

White (2025)36th percentile-3 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

Science43%~ state avg

English Language Arts37%-8 vs state

Mathematics34%-7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Mathematics (2025)			MAP Science (2025)	MAP English Language Arts (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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
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	364	25	14.6	75.8%	192 (52.7%)	44 (12.1%)	80 (22.0%)	3 (0.8%)	3 (0.8%)	5 (1.4%)	37 (10.2%)	42.1	542^nd of 900 public elementary schools	39.8%		45.6	502^nd of 906 public elementary schools	44.6%	40	35.2	35.1	31.7	43.1		38.8	34.0	$14,157	$1,153	$13,004
Procter Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1403 W Linden Ave	Independence	64052	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5440	221	16	13.4	85.5%	98 (44.3%)	35 (15.8%)	62 (28.1%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (2.7%)	17 (7.7%)	36.2	604^th of 900 public elementary schools	32.9%		20.3	731^st of 906 public elementary schools	19.3%	127	19.4	41.6	35.4		20.0	42.8		$14,107	$1,190	$12,918
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	328	23	14.0	84.5%	115 (35.1%)	46 (14.0%)	126 (38.4%)	4 (1.2%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	33 (10.1%)	29.3	667^th of 900 public elementary schools	25.9%		39	569^th of 906 public elementary schools	37.2%	98	27.6	49.0	17.1	19.2	28.0			$13,341	$1,231	$12,110
Thomas Hart Benton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	429 S Leslie	Independence	64050	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5390	401	27	14.6	86.8%	178 (44.4%)	72 (18.0%)	107 (26.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	41 (10.2%)	44	527^th of 900 public elementary schools	41.4%		42.1	540^th of 906 public elementary schools	40.4%	13	35.8	28.0	42.0	43.8	22.1		49.0	$12,580	$1,270	$11,309
Bryant Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	827 W College	Independence	64050	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5400	193	16	11.7	76.2%	91 (47.2%)	22 (11.4%)	67 (34.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.7%)	20	734^th of 900 public elementary schools	18.4%		16	768^th of 906 public elementary schools	15.2%	34	21.5	20.6	22.7	22.7	23.8	23.8	33.2	$14,958	$1,339	$13,619
Korte Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2437 S Hardy Ave	Independence	64052	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5430	444	30	14.8	88.7%	144 (32.4%)	58 (13.1%)	188 (42.3%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	47 (10.6%)	36.8	601^st of 900 public elementary schools	33.2%		34.3	617^th of 906 public elementary schools	31.9%	16	36.3	34.2	31.3	30.8	33.3	40.0	30.2	$13,854	$2,033	$11,821
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	362	25	14.6	73.5%	155 (42.8%)	73 (20.2%)	95 (26.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.7%)	32 (8.8%)	57.7	380^th of 900 public elementary schools	57.8%		61.4	332^nd of 906 public elementary schools	63.4%	48	67.2	31.6	26.4	49.9	59.6	37.4	45.3	$12,630	$1,081	$11,549
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	362	27	13.4	81.2%	111 (30.7%)	54 (14.9%)	160 (44.2%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	32 (8.8%)	18.9	742^nd of 900 public elementary schools	17.6%		15.7	773^rd of 906 public elementary schools	14.7%	31	24.6	16.0	18.4	17.0	24.2	26.7	30.9	$13,089	$1,120	$11,968
Glendale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2611 S Lee's Summit Rd	Independence	64055	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5510	417	30	13.7	75.3%	194 (46.5%)	91 (21.8%)	90 (21.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	3 (0.7%)	34 (8.2%)	54.5	413^th of 900 public elementary schools	54.1%		54.6	401^st of 906 public elementary schools	55.7%	12	53.5	44.6	30.1		41.9	39.9	44.4	$12,728	$1,307	$11,421
Ott Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1525 N Noland Rd	Independence	64050	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5435	384	25	15.2	75.0%	210 (54.7%)	46 (12.0%)	92 (24.0%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.6%)	26 (6.8%)	40.1	564^th of 900 public elementary schools	37.3%		46.2	495^th of 906 public elementary schools	45.4%	69	28.3	32.2	38.9	45.2	31.3	32.2	38.9	$12,279	$1,078	$11,201

Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Fe Trail Elementary

Is Santa Fe Trail Elementary a good school?

Santa Fe Trail Elementary ranks 542^nd of 900 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Santa Fe Trail Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 364 students attended Santa Fe Trail Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Santa Fe Trail Elementary attend?

Students who attend Santa Fe Trail Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bridger Middle

What is the racial makeup of Santa Fe Trail Elementary?

Students at Santa Fe Trail Elementary are 53% White, 22% Hispanic, 12% African American, 10% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

What district is Santa Fe Trail Elementary in?

Independence 30

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