Enrollment
611
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lancaster, OH
Tarhe Trails Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tarhe Trails 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 390442001139
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tarhe Trails Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 33.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Tarhe Trails Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tarhe Trails Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Lancaster, OH.
School address
District: Lancaster City · Ohio
NCES ID 390442001139 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tarhe Trails Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tarhe Trails Elementary School
Tarhe Trails Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Lancaster, Ohio, enrolling 611 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.6:1 is larger than about 87% of Ohio schools and 24% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 33.4% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 611 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.
Against 669 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #351.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Lancaster's elementary schools, it stands alongside Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School (612 students): Tarhe Trails Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.6:1 vs 19.1:1).
Lancaster City also operates Lancaster High School (1,995 students) and General Sherman Junior High School (693 students) alongside Tarhe Trails 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 Tarhe Trails Elementary School compares
Tarhe Trails 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 | 22.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.4% | ▲ 6% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 611 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
611
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Ohio - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.0%
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
$13,399
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 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 84.0%
Two or More 9.2%
African American 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.4, Tarhe Trails 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 Lancaster City, which includes Tarhe Trails Elementary School.
$13,399
Per student
-9%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.5%
State 35.3%
Federal 13.2%
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 Tarhe Trails Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| General Sherman Junior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Ewing Junior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gorsuch West Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt. Pleasant Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tarhe Trails Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Lancaster
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School
Standard public school
612 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Gorsuch West Elementary School
Standard public school
530 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Mt. Pleasant Elementary School
Standard public school
530 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Tallmadge Elementary School
Standard public school
486 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~611 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Tarhe Trails Elementary School
How many students attend Tarhe Trails Elementary School?
Tarhe Trails Elementary School has 611 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lancaster, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tarhe Trails Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tarhe Trails Elementary School is 22.6:1, which is 24% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tarhe Trails Elementary School?
33.4% of students at Tarhe Trails Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tarhe Trails Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tarhe Trails Elementary School is White at 84.0% of enrollment, in Lancaster, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tarhe Trails Elementary School?
Tarhe Trails Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tarhe Trails Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Tarhe Trails Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster on the city page.
Is Tarhe Trails Elementary School a good school?
Tarhe Trails Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 Lancaster City?
Besides Tarhe Trails Elementary School, Lancaster City also operates Lancaster High School (1,995 students), General Sherman Junior High School (693 students), and Thomas Ewing Junior High School (643 students). See the Lancaster City district page for the complete list.
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