Enrollment
361
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Paris, OH
National Trail Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for National Trail Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390492703545
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
National Trail Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in New Paris · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 361
- students enrolled
National Trail Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, National Trail Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in New Paris, OH.
School address
District: National Trail Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390492703545 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How National Trail Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at National Trail Elementary School
National Trail Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in New Paris, Ohio, enrolling 361 students.
At 16.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 361 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 722 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among New Paris's elementary schools, it stands alongside National Trail Middle School (286 students): National Trail Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.4:1 vs 15.1:1).
National Trail Local also operates National Trail Middle School (286 students) and National Trail High School (285 students) alongside National 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 National Trail Elementary School compares
National 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 | 16.4:1 | ▼ 10% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 41% in Ohio - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,284
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 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 94.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, National Trail Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for National Trail Local, which includes National Trail Elementary School.
$15,284
Per student
+4%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.3%
State 43.9%
Federal 15.8%
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 National Trail Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Trail Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| National Trail High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to National Trail Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in New Paris
1 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 (~361 students)
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Frequently asked questions about National Trail Elementary School
How many students attend National Trail Elementary School?
National Trail Elementary School has 361 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Paris, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at National Trail Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at National Trail Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 10% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of National Trail Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at National Trail Elementary School is White at 94.7% of enrollment, in New Paris, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for National Trail Elementary School?
National Trail Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 National Trail Elementary School rank among public schools in New Paris?
By Resource Investment Index, National Trail Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in New Paris, 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 New Paris on the city page.
Is National Trail Elementary School a good school?
National Trail Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 National Trail Local?
Besides National Trail Elementary School, National Trail Local also operates National Trail Middle School (286 students) and National Trail High School (285 students). See the National Trail Local district page for the complete list.
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