Serving 355 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Indian Trails Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Indian Trails Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Indian Trails Elementary School's student population of 355 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
355 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Indian Trails Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Indian Trails Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1072 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
13%
8%
Black
15%
15%
White
62%
69%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indian Trails Elementary School's ranking?
Indian Trails Elementary School is ranked #1072 out of 2,084 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Indian Trails Elementary School?
355 students attend Indian Trails Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Indian Trails Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Indian Trails Elementary School?
Indian Trails Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Indian Trails Elementary School offer ?
Indian Trails Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Indian Trails Elementary School part of?
Indian Trails Elementary School is part of Fort Osage R-I School District.
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