- Enrollment
- 1,545
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Independence, MO
Indian Trails Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Indian Trails Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291229003103
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Trails Elem. earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #5 of 22
- schools in Independence · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 46.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Trails Elem. has class sizes larger than 76% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Trails Elem. ranks #5 of 22 schools in Independence, MO.
School address
District: Fort Osage R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 291229003103 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Indian Trails Elem. held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 291229003103 · Independence, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
365 enr · 14.6:1 · 46.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Osage High (1,545 students)
Indian Trails Elem. held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Indian Trails Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Osage Hig
Fort Osage High
1,545 students
- Fire Prairie M
Fire Prairie Middle
713 students
- Osage Trail Mi
Osage Trail Middle
675 students
- This school 365
Indian Trails Elem.
365 students
- Blue Hills Ele 357
Blue Hills Elem.
357 students
- Buckner Elem. 327
Buckner Elem.
327 students
What this shows Indian Trails Elem. reports 365 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indian Trails Elem. compares
Indian Trails Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 14% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.5% | ▲ 1% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in Missouri - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,731
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
African American 14.8%
Two or More 10.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Indian Trails Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Osage R-I reports $12,731 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Indian Trails Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Osage High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fire Prairie Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Osage Trail Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Hills Elem. | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buckner Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Trails Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~365 students)
Frequently asked questions about Indian Trails Elem.
How many students attend Indian Trails Elem.?
Indian Trails Elem. has 365 students enrolled. It is a public school in Independence, MO. CCD year-over-year: 355 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Trails Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Trails Elem. is 14.6:1, which is 14% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Indian Trails Elem.?
46.5% of students at Indian Trails Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Trails Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Indian Trails Elem. is White at 57.0% of enrollment, in Independence, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Trails Elem.?
Indian Trails Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Indian Trails Elem. rank among schools in Independence?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Trails Elem. ranks #5 of 22 schools in Independence, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Independence on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Osage R-I?
Besides Indian Trails Elem., Fort Osage R-I also operates Fort Osage High (1,545 students), Fire Prairie Middle (713 students), and Osage Trail Middle (675 students). See the Fort Osage R-I district page for the complete list.