- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canal Winchester, 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 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390469402680
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Trail Elementary School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Canal Winchester · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 29.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Trail Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Trail Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Canal Winchester, OH.
School address
District: Canal Winchester Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390469402680 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Indian Trail Elementary School held near 752 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 390469402680 · Canal Winchester, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
870 enr · 24.9:1 · 29.9% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Canal Winchester High School (1,121 students)
Indian Trail Elementary School held near 752 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Indian Trail Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canal Winchest
Canal Winchester High School
1,121 students
- Canal Winchest
Canal Winchester Middle School
886 students
- This school
Indian Trail Elementary School
870 students
- Winchester Tra
Winchester Trail Elementary
829 students
What this shows Indian Trail Elementary School reports 870 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indian Trail Elementary School compares
Indian Trail Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.9:1 | ▲ 37% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.9% | ▼ 5% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 870 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
870
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 92% in Ohio - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
25.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,181
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 870 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.2%
African American 31.6%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Indian Trail Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Canal Winchester Local reports $14,181 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Indian Trail Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canal Winchester High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canal Winchester Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winchester Trail Elementary | 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
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Canal Winchester
1 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 (~870 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Indian Trail Elementary School
How many students attend Indian Trail Elementary School?
Indian Trail Elementary School has 870 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canal Winchester, OH. CCD year-over-year: 779 (2022-23) → 752 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Trail Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Trail Elementary School is 24.9:1, which is 37% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Indian Trail Elementary School?
29.9% 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 46.2% of enrollment, in Canal Winchester, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Trail Elementary School?
Indian Trail Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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 Indian Trail Elementary School rank among public schools in Canal Winchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Trail Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Canal Winchester, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Canal Winchester Local?
Besides Indian Trail Elementary School, Canal Winchester Local also operates Canal Winchester High School (1,121 students), Canal Winchester Middle School (886 students), and Winchester Trail Elementary (829 students). See the Canal Winchester Local district page for the complete list.