- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
National Trail Elementary School held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 390492703545 · New Paris, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 16.4:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: National Trail Middle School (286 students)
National Trail Elementary School held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
National Trail Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
National Trail Elementary School
361 students
- National Trail
National Trail Middle School
286 students
- National Trail
National Trail High School
285 students
What this shows National Trail Elementary School reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How National Trail Elementary School compares
National 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,454
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for National Trail Local reports $16,454 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~361 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 349 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.