Hanthorn Early Education vs Santa Fe Trail Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hanthorn Early Education
Independence · Public other · Grades PK–PK
180 students
Santa Fe Trail Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
364 students
| Measure | Hanthorn Early Education Independence, Missouri | Santa Fe Trail Elem. Independence, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #804 of 1,159 |
| National rank | – | #31415 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 180 | 364 |
| Enrollment | 180 | 364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.7% | 75.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| city | Independence | Independence |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Fe Trail Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.8% vs 96.7%).
- •Hanthorn Early Education does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.2).
- •Santa Fe Trail Elem. is the larger school with 364 students compared with 180.
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 Hanthorn Early Education better than Santa Fe Trail Elem.?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hanthorn Early Education and Santa Fe Trail Elem.?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Independence and Independence in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hanthorn Early Education: 180. Santa Fe Trail Elem.: 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hanthorn Early Education and Santa Fe Trail Elem. rank in Missouri?
Hanthorn Early Education is unranked and Santa Fe Trail Elem. is 804th of 1,159 among other schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).