- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ashland, OR
Trails Outdoor School
Federal NCES profile for Trails Outdoor School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410156001654
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trails Outdoor School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Ashland · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Trails Outdoor School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trails Outdoor School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Ashland, OR.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Trails Outdoor School held near 154 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 10.3 → 10.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 410156001654 · Ashland, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
157 enr · 15.7:1 · 36.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Ashland High School (877 students)
Trails Outdoor School held near 154 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 10.3 → 10.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Trails Outdoor School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ashland High S
Ashland High School
877 students
- Ashland Middle
Ashland Middle School
529 students
- Helman Element 260
Helman Elementary School
260 students
- Bellview Eleme 248
Bellview Elementary School
248 students
- Walker Element 242
Walker Elementary School
242 students
- This school 157
Trails Outdoor School
157 students
What this shows Trails Outdoor School reports 157 students on the CCD universe file.
How Trails Outdoor School compares
Trails Outdoor School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▼ 31% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 157 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
157
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in Oregon - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$18,714
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.8%
Two or More 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.9, Trails Outdoor School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ashland Sd 5 reports $18,714 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Trails Outdoor School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ashland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Helman Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bellview Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walker Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Trails Outdoor School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Ashland
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Helman Elementary School
Standard public school
260 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Bellview Elementary School
Standard public school
248 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Walker Elementary School
Standard public school
242 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Pinehurst Elementary School
Standard public school
8 students 4:1 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 (~157 students)
Frequently asked questions about Trails Outdoor School
How many students attend Trails Outdoor School?
Trails Outdoor School has 157 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ashland, OR. CCD year-over-year: 149 (2022-23) → 154 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trails Outdoor School?
The student-teacher ratio at Trails Outdoor School is 15.7:1, which is 11% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Trails Outdoor School?
36.2% of students at Trails Outdoor School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trails Outdoor School?
The largest demographic group at Trails Outdoor School is White at 80.8% of enrollment, in Ashland, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trails Outdoor School?
Trails Outdoor School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Trails Outdoor School rank among elementary schools in Ashland?
By Resource Investment Index, Trails Outdoor School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Ashland, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ashland on the city page.
What other schools are in Ashland Sd 5?
Besides Trails Outdoor School, Ashland Sd 5 also operates Ashland High School (877 students), Ashland Middle School (529 students), and Helman Elementary School (260 students). See the Ashland Sd 5 district page for the complete list.