Serving 328 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Three Trails Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 328 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Three Trails Elementary serves the southwest part of Independence, MO, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the attendance zone takes about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Three Trails Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Three Trails Elementary School's student population of 328 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
328 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Three Trails Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Three Trails Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1094 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
38%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Three Trails Elementary School's ranking?
Three Trails Elementary School is ranked #1094 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Three Trails Elementary School often compared to?
Three Trails Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ott Elementary School, Cassell Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Three Trails Elementary School?
328 students attend Three Trails Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Three Trails Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Three Trails Elementary School?
Three Trails Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Three Trails Elementary School offer ?
Three Trails Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Three Trails Elementary School part of?
Three Trails Elementary School is part of Independence 30 School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
My son went there for summer school & has come home in the last month with the stomach flu & hand, foot & mouth disease. They need to learn how to clean the school better. Also, help kids learn hygeine.
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