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Santa Fe Trail Elementary School

1301 S Windsor St
Independence, MO 64055
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 356 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Santa Fe Trail Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 356 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Santa Fe Trail Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Santa Fe Trail Elementary School's student population of 356 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
356 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Santa Fe Trail Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santa Fe Trail Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1579 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
25-29%
40%
30-34%
43%
40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
21%
8%
Black
11%
15%
White
56%
68%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Santa Fe Trail Elementary School's ranking?
Santa Fe Trail Elementary School is ranked #1579 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Santa Fe Trail Elementary School?
356 students attend Santa Fe Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Santa Fe Trail Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Santa Fe Trail Elementary School?
Santa Fe Trail Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Santa Fe Trail Elementary School offer ?
Santa Fe Trail Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Santa Fe Trail Elementary School part of?
Santa Fe Trail Elementary School is part of Independence 30 School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 356 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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