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Indian Trails Elementary School

25102 E. US 24 HIGHWAY, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64056

About Indian Trails Elementary School

Indian Trails Elementary School is situated at 24300 E Bundschu Rd in Independence within the suburban fringe of the Fort Osage R–1 School District. They serve students from grades PK-4 and enrolls approximately 357 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. In math, 27% of students reached the proficient level or higher, while in reading, 37% achieved that level or above. The student population is made up of 48% female students and 52% male students. Indian?????????? Trails is a place that provides a warm and caring environment to its students where the staff concentrates on the growth of students and the building of relationships with the community.

A different highlight is its long-term community participation. Indian Trails has funded more than 19 class projects through DonorsChoose and this has been a great way to demonstrate the commitment of the teachers and the local supporters. Parents frequently praise the highly qualified staff for their unwavering commitment, loving atmosphere, and continuous striving for excellence. Thus, Indian Trails Elementary turns out to be among the top elementary schools in ??????????Missouri.

Indian Trails Elementary School Contact Information

Address

25102 E. US 24 HIGHWAY, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64056

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Phone

(816) 650-7645

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 27%
Reading 37%
State average proficiency is 27% in Math and 37% in Reading.
28
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
357
Total Students
$55511
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 117 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Indian Trails Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:50 AM - 4:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:35 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 59.2%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 11.3%
Black 16.1%
Two+ Races 9.9%
Native Am. 1%
White
59.2%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
11.3%
Black
16.1%
Two+ Races
9.9%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 357
47.3%
169 Female
52.7%
188 Male

Student Population

357 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

376 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Indian Trails Elementary School conducted its Book Fair in September.

FAQ

Q1. How does Indian Trails Elementary encourage family engagement?

Ans. They get families involved by having them volunteer in the classrooms, participate in the PTA events, and attend student recognition assemblies.

Q2. What does the school do to celebrate student success?

Ans. “Trailblazer Awards” highlight students who show determination, kindness, and positive leadership every month.

Q3. How does the school address student behavior?

Ans. The “Leader in Me” program helps students realize they are responsible for their actions, thus, it also supports the ideas of respect and accountability.

Q4. How are emergencies or school closings communicated to parents?

Ans. Parents get immediate alerts in the form of texts, emails, and district notifications via the online portal.

Q5. What kind of after-school activities does Indian Trails offer?

Ans. Clubs in music, robotics, and fitness encourage exploration while building friendships beyond classroom walls.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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