Enrollment
547
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Zionsville, IN
Trailside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Trailside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180283002738
👥 S:T ratio 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trailside Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Zionsville · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 3.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Trailside Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trailside Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Zionsville, IN.
School address
District: Zionsville Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180283002738 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-93% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Trailside Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Trailside Elementary School
Trailside Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Zionsville, Indiana, enrolling 547 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.4% free-meal eligibility runs 93% below the Indiana average.
Enrollment of 547 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 66 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #63, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Asian (10%) (diversity index 40/100).
Among Zionsville's public schools, it stands alongside Zionsville Pleasant View Elem Sch (797 students): Trailside Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.6:1 vs 14.8:1).
Zionsville Community Schools also operates Zionsville Community High School (2,338 students) and Zionsville Middle School (1,331 students) alongside Trailside 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 Trailside Elementary School compares
Trailside Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.4% | ▼ 93% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 547 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
547
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
3.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Indiana - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,999
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 76.1%
Asian 10.4%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Trailside Elementary School is about as mixed as the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Zionsville Community Schools, which includes Trailside Elementary School.
$9,999
Per student
-17%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.0%
State 49.2%
Federal 3.8%
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 Trailside Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zionsville Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Zionsville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Zionsville West Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Zionsville Pleasant View Elem Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boone Meadow | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Trailside Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,338
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,331
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,139
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Zionsville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Zionsville Pleasant View Elem Sch
Standard public school
797 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Stonegate Elementary
Standard public school
462 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Union Elementary School
Standard public school
453 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Eagle Elementary School
Standard public school
359 students 12:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~547 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Trailside Elementary School
How many students attend Trailside Elementary School?
Trailside Elementary School has 547 students enrolled. It is a public school in Zionsville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trailside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Trailside Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Trailside Elementary School?
3.4% of students at Trailside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trailside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Trailside Elementary School is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Zionsville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trailside Elementary School?
Trailside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Trailside Elementary School rank among schools in Zionsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Trailside Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Zionsville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Zionsville on the city page.
Is Trailside Elementary School a good school?
Trailside Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana 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 Zionsville Community Schools?
Besides Trailside Elementary School, Zionsville Community Schools also operates Zionsville Community High School (2,338 students), Zionsville Middle School (1,331 students), and Zionsville West Middle School (1,139 students). See the Zionsville Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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