Enrollment
157
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.2%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Trails Outdoor School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Trails Outdoor School
Trails Outdoor School is a mid-sized elementary school in Ashland, Oregon, enrolling 157 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 157 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 63 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #19.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 314 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Ashland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Helman Elementary School (260 students): Trails Outdoor School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.7:1 vs 12.4:1).
Ashland Sd 5 also operates Ashland High School (877 students) and Ashland Middle School (529 students) alongside Trails Outdoor 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 Trails Outdoor School compares
Trails Outdoor School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,611
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oregon avg of $18,086
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ashland Sd 5, which includes Trails Outdoor School.
$19,611
Per student
+8%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.7%
State 31.8%
Federal 15.5%
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 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
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~157 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Trails Outdoor School a good school?
Trails Outdoor School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. 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 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.
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