- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Tarhe Trails Elementary School held near 631 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 390442001139 · Lancaster, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
611 enr · 22.6:1 · 33.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Lancaster High School (1,995 students)
Tarhe Trails Elementary School held near 631 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Tarhe Trails Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lancaster High
Lancaster High School
1,995 students
- General Sherma 693
General Sherman Junior High School
693 students
- Thomas Ewing J 643
Thomas Ewing Junior High School
643 students
- This school 611
Tarhe Trails Elementary School
611 students
- Gorsuch West E 530
Gorsuch West Elementary School
530 students
- Mt. Pleasant E 530
Mt. Pleasant Elementary School
530 students
What this shows Tarhe Trails Elementary School reports 611 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tarhe Trails Elementary School compares
Tarhe Trails 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,319
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
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.
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
District finance for Lancaster City reports $14,319 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~611 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 638 (2022-23) → 631 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.