Santa Fe Trail Elementary School

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Santa Fe Trail Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

1301 Windsor St, Independence, MO

Three Trails Neighborhood

Independence School District

356 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Gilberto Rito

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Math Proficiency
27%

Reading Proficiency
32%

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

32%

Math Proficiency

27%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

15:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

13.8%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

258:1

Student Diversity

Male

53.9%

Female

46.1%

White

58%

Hispanic

19.7%

Black

12.2%

Two or more races

8.3%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Native American

<1%

Asian or Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

5/12/2022

I am a former student now in middle school, and I adore this school. My older brother also attended. The educators and peers were all wonderful, and the principal made me feel secure and was always happy to chat with students and staff. The music, art, and instruction were all excellent. If I don't...

1.0 parent

3/5/2019

Absolutely terrible. I would take my child to an alternative school if I had a choice.

5.0 parent

11/5/2015

Great school. Great teachers. Great staff. The teachers do great with kids who have special needs.

5.0 parent

5/6/2015

I love this school. My daughter has attended since kindergarten, and is currently in the third grade. She is a car rider, and we are greeted every morning by the principal with a friendly smile on his face. My daughter has experienced zero bullying. She has been excelling in school and meeting her A...

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List Price Range

$99K - $612K

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Average Home Value

$192,616

Median Lot Size

10,454 Sq Ft

% Renters

36%

Average Household Income

$67,596

% of College Grads

16.1%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,263 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

41.8%

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Truman High School

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Public

B-

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9th to 12th
Public

B-

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Missouri Jackson County Independence 64055 Three Trails

Santa Fe Trail Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Independence, MO and is served by the Independence School District in Missouri. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 356 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Santa Fe Trail Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $192,616. Discover additional schools in the area, like Truman High School, Independence Academy, William Chrisman High School, and more. Learn more about what Independence has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Santa Fe Trail Elementary School.

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