INDIAN TRAILS ELEM.

355 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

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.

355

Total Students

25.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for INDIAN TRAILS ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	210
Hispanic	40
Black	57
Asian	3
Two or More	35
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	9

White
210 (59.2 %)
Black
57 (16.1 %)
Hispanic
40 (11.3 %)
Two or More
35 (9.9 %)
Pacific Islander
9 (2.5 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	FORT OSAGE R-I
Phone:	(816)650-7645
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	202
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 79