INDIAN TRAILS ELEM.

25102 E. US 24 Highway
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64056

www.fortosage.net

365 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Indian Trails Elementary, located at 2101 N. Twyman Rd in Independence, Missouri, serves as a neighborhood school within the Independence School District. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive elementary education that focuses on foundational academic skills in core subjects like literacy and mathematics. Its location in a suburban residential area allows it to serve as a community hub for local families, fostering a learning environment that emphasizes student growth, character development, and social-emotional well-being.

The school is known for its dedication to cultivating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through active engagement and collaborative learning. Like many schools in the Independence district, Indian Trails typically integrates technology into the classroom and maintains a focus on inclusivity, ensuring that diverse student needs are met through targeted instructional strategies and community-focused outreach programs.

365

Total Students

27.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for INDIAN TRAILS ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	208
Hispanic	58
Black	54
Two or More	38
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	5

White
208 (57.0%)
Hispanic
58 (15.9%)
Black
54 (14.8%)
Two or More
38 (10.4%)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.4%)
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:	FORT OSAGE R-I
Phone:	(816)650-7645
Website:	http://www.fortosage.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	202
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 77