- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Independence, MO
Santa Fe Trail Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Santa Fe Trail Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291548002374
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Santa Fe Trail Elem. earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 62.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Santa Fe Trail Elem. has class sizes larger than 86% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Fe Trail Elem. ranks #5 of 22 schools in Independence, MO.
School address
District: Independence 30 · Missouri
NCES ID 291548002374 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Santa Fe Trail Elem. shrank from 386 students in 2022-23 to 356 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 291548002374 · Independence, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
364 enr · 15.8:1 · 62.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Truman High (1,720 students)
Santa Fe Trail Elem. shrank from 386 students in 2022-23 to 356 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Santa Fe Trail Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Truman High
Truman High
1,720 students
- William Chrism
William Chrisman High
1,417 students
- Van Horn High
Van Horn High
1,067 students
- Clifford H. No
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle
902 students
- Bridger Middle
Bridger Middle
744 students
- This school 364
Santa Fe Trail Elem.
364 students
What this shows Santa Fe Trail Elem. reports 364 students on the CCD universe file.
How Santa Fe Trail Elem. compares
Santa Fe Trail Elem. is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 23% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.2% | ▲ 35% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 86% in Missouri - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$12,302
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 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
African American 12.1%
Two or More 10.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Santa Fe Trail Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Independence 30 reports $12,302 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Santa Fe Trail Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Chrisman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Van Horn High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clifford H. Nowlin Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bridger Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Santa Fe Trail Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~364 students)
Frequently asked questions about Santa Fe Trail Elem.
How many students attend Santa Fe Trail Elem.?
Santa Fe Trail Elem. has 364 students enrolled. It is a public school in Independence, MO. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 356 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Fe Trail Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Fe Trail Elem. is 15.8:1, which is 23% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Santa Fe Trail Elem.?
62.2% of students at Santa Fe Trail Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Santa Fe Trail Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Santa Fe Trail Elem. is White at 52.7% of enrollment, in Independence, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Santa Fe Trail Elem.?
Santa Fe Trail 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 Santa Fe Trail Elem. rank among schools in Independence?
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Fe Trail 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 Independence 30?
Besides Santa Fe Trail Elem., Independence 30 also operates Truman High (1,720 students), William Chrisman High (1,417 students), and Van Horn High (1,067 students). See the Independence 30 district page for the complete list.