Enrollment
667
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Trail Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Trail Elementary School
Central Trail Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Sylvania, Ohio, enrolling 667 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.3% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 667 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 426 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #316, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Two or More (7%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 667 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Sylvania's elementary schools, it stands alongside Highland Elementary School (610 students): Central Trail Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.2:1 vs 17.4:1).
Sylvania Schools also operates Sylvania Northview High School (1,283 students) and Sylvania Southview High School (1,139 students) alongside Central Trail Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Central Trail Elementary School compares
Central Trail Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,978
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sylvania Schools, which includes Central Trail Elementary School.
$12,978
Per student
-11%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.0%
State 23.2%
Federal 8.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,283
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~667 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Central Trail Elementary School a good school?
Central Trail Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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