- Enrollment
- 1,283
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sylvania, OH
Central Trail Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Central Trail Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390448701743
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Trail Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Sylvania · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 9.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Trail Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Trail Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Sylvania, OH.
School address
District: Sylvania Schools · Ohio
NCES ID 390448701743 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Central Trail Elementary School grew from 646 students in 2022-23 to 686 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE held 33.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 390448701743 · Sylvania, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
667 enr · 20.2:1 · 9.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Sylvania Northview High School (1,283 students)
Central Trail Elementary School grew from 646 students in 2022-23 to 686 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE held 33.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Central Trail Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sylvania North
Sylvania Northview High School
1,283 students
- Sylvania South
Sylvania Southview High School
1,139 students
- This school
Central Trail Elementary School
667 students
- Highland Eleme
Highland Elementary School
610 students
- Sylvania Timbe
Sylvania Timberstone Junior High School
607 students
- Sylvania Mccor
Sylvania Mccord Junior High School
581 students
What this shows Central Trail Elementary School reports 667 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Trail Elementary School compares
Central Trail Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 11% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.3% | ▼ 71% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 667 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
667
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Ohio - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,390
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 667 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.0%
Two or More 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
African American 4.8%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, Central Trail Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sylvania Schools reports $13,390 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Trail Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvania Northview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sylvania Southview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sylvania Timberstone Junior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sylvania Mccord Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Trail Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,139
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Sylvania
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~667 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Trail Elementary School
How many students attend Central Trail Elementary School?
Central Trail Elementary School has 667 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sylvania, OH. CCD year-over-year: 646 (2022-23) → 686 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Trail Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Trail Elementary School is 20.2:1, which is 11% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Trail Elementary School?
9.3% of students at Central Trail Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Trail Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Central Trail Elementary School is White at 78.0% of enrollment, in Sylvania, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Trail Elementary School?
Central Trail Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Trail Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Sylvania?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Trail Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Sylvania, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Sylvania on the city page.
What other schools are in Sylvania Schools?
Besides Central Trail Elementary School, Sylvania Schools also operates Sylvania Northview High School (1,283 students), Sylvania Southview High School (1,139 students), and Highland Elementary School (610 students). See the Sylvania Schools district page for the complete list.