Korte Elem. vs Three Trails Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Korte Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
444 students
Three Trails Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
328 students
| Measure | Korte Elem. Independence, Missouri | Three Trails Elem. Independence, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #980 of 1,159 | #920 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #41338 of 50,301 | #36940 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 444 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 444 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.7% | 84.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 37% |
| city | Independence | Independence |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Three Trails Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.5 vs 25.6).
- •Three Trails Elem. does better on math proficiency (37% vs 24%).
- •Korte Elem. does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Three Trails Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.5% vs 88.7%).
- •Three Trails Elem. does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.8).
- •Korte Elem. is the larger school with 444 students compared with 328.
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 Korte Elem. better than Three Trails Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Three Trails Elem. ranks higher (32.5 vs 25.6 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 Korte Elem. and Three Trails Elem.?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Independence and Independence in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Korte Elem.: 444. Three Trails Elem.: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Korte Elem. and Three Trails Elem. rank in Missouri?
Korte Elem. is 980th of 1,159 and Three Trails Elem. is 920th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).