SANTA FE TRAIL ELEM.

1301 S WINDSOR ST
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055

www.isdschools.org

386 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Santa Fe Trail Elementary is a public school located in Independence, Missouri, serving as part of the Independence School District (ISD). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, character growth, and preparing students for success in their future educational endeavors. By aligning with the broader district’s mission, the school emphasizes a curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body while promoting a culture of collaboration and community involvement.

The school’s location on South Windsor Street places it centrally within the Independence community, allowing it to act as a hub for local families. As an ISD institution, Santa Fe Trail Elementary benefits from the district's emphasis on innovative teaching practices, technology integration, and personalized learning opportunities. Parents and community members can stay informed about school programs, extracurricular activities, and district-wide initiatives by visiting the official Independence School District website at [http://www.isdschools.org](http://www.isdschools.org).

386

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SANTA FE TRAIL ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	224
Hispanic	76
Black	47
Asian	2
Two or More	32
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
224 (58.0 %)
Hispanic
76 (19.7 %)
Black
47 (12.2 %)
Two or More
32 (8.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	INDEPENDENCE 30
Phone:	(816)521-5450
Website:	http://www.isdschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	386
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	220
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 85

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 45

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SANTA FE TRAIL ELEM.
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	85
Kindergarten	58
Grade 1	46
Grade 2	53
Grade 3	51
Grade 4	48
Grade 5	45

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SANTA FE TRAIL ELEM.
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	178	46.1%
Male	208	53.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)