Cassell Park Elementary vs Santa Fe Trail Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cassell Park Elementary
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
362 students
Santa Fe Trail Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
364 students
| Measure | Cassell Park Elementary Independence, Missouri | Santa Fe Trail Elem. Independence, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #786 of 1,159 | #804 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #30742 of 50,301 | #31415 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 362 | 364 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.2% | 75.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| city | Independence | Independence |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cassell Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.8 vs 40.8).
- •Santa Fe Trail Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.8% vs 81.2%).
- •Cassell Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.2).
- •Santa Fe Trail Elem. is the larger school with 364 students compared with 362.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cassell Park Elementary better than Santa Fe Trail Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Cassell Park Elementary ranks higher (41.8 vs 40.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cassell Park Elementary and Santa Fe Trail Elem.?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Independence and Independence in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cassell Park Elementary: 362. Santa Fe Trail Elem.: 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cassell Park Elementary and Santa Fe Trail Elem. rank in Missouri?
Cassell Park Elementary is 786th of 1,159 and Santa Fe Trail Elem. is 804th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).