Enrollment
334
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stow, OH
Indian Trail Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Indian Trail Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390448301715
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Trail Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Stow · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Trail Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Trail Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Stow, OH.
School address
District: Stow-Munroe Falls City School District · Ohio
NCES ID 390448301715 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Indian Trail Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Indian Trail Elementary School
Indian Trail Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Stow, Ohio, enrolling 334 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 334 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 557 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #36, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Two or More (7%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 167 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Stow's public schools, it stands alongside Stow-Munroe Falls High School (1,648 students): Indian Trail Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.2:1 vs 19.2:1).
Stow-Munroe Falls City School District also operates Stow-Munroe Falls High School (1,648 students) and Kimpton Middle School (773 students) alongside Indian 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 Indian Trail Elementary School compares
Indian 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 25% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 30% in Ohio - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,690
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 167 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 79.9%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 6.3%
Asian 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Largest group: White at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.0, Indian Trail Elementary School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stow-Munroe Falls City School District, which includes Indian Trail Elementary School.
$12,690
Per student
-13%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.3%
State 28.8%
Federal 9.9%
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 Indian Trail Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stow-Munroe Falls High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kimpton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fishcreek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Echo Hills Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Trail Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Stow
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~334 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Indian Trail Elementary School
How many students attend Indian Trail Elementary School?
Indian Trail Elementary School has 334 students enrolled. It is a public school in Stow, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Trail Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Trail Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 16% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Indian Trail Elementary School?
23.8% of students at Indian Trail Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Trail Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Indian Trail Elementary School is White at 79.9% of enrollment, in Stow, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Trail Elementary School?
Indian Trail Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Indian Trail Elementary School rank among public schools in Stow?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Trail Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Stow, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Stow on the city page.
Is Indian Trail Elementary School a good school?
Indian Trail Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% 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 Stow-Munroe Falls City School District?
Besides Indian Trail Elementary School, Stow-Munroe Falls City School District also operates Stow-Munroe Falls High School (1,648 students), Kimpton Middle School (773 students), and Lakeview Elementary School (745 students). See the Stow-Munroe Falls City School District district page for the complete list.
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