INDIAN TRAILS ELEM.
INDIAN TRAILS ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the FORT OSAGE R-I school district, located in INDEPENDENCE, MO with about 432 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, INDIAN TRAILS ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Indian Trails Elementary, located at 2101 N. Twyman Rd in Independence, Missouri, serves as a neighborhood school within the Independence School District. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive elementary education that focuses on foundational academic skills in core subjects like literacy and mathematics. Its location in a suburban residential area allows it to serve as a community hub for local families, fostering a learning environment that emphasizes student growth, character development, and social-emotional well-being.
The school is known for its dedication to cultivating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through active engagement and collaborative learning. Like many schools in the Independence district, Indian Trails typically integrates technology into the classroom and maintains a focus on inclusivity, ensuring that diverse student needs are met through targeted instructional strategies and community-focused outreach programs.
For more information, contact INDIAN TRAILS ELEM. at (816) 650-7645 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64058-3200
(816) 650-7645
INDIAN TRAILS ELEM. is a public Title I school in INDEPENDENCE, MO with about 432 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- FORT OSAGE R-I
- Total Students:
- 432
- Teachers:
- 29.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 432 students
- White
- 66.2%
- Black or African American
- 18.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 2.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.8%
- Male
- 53.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.