- Enrollment
- 2,338
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Trailside Elementary School held near 519 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 180283002738 · Zionsville, IN Other · MID · TRAD
547 enr · 17.6:1 · 3.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Zionsville Community High School (2,338 students)
Trailside Elementary School held near 519 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Trailside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Zionsville Com
Zionsville Community High School
2,338 students
- Zionsville Mid
Zionsville Middle School
1,331 students
- Zionsville Wes
Zionsville West Middle School
1,139 students
- Zionsville Ple 797
Zionsville Pleasant View Elem Sch
797 students
- This school 547
Trailside Elementary School
547 students
- Boone Meadow 545
Boone Meadow
545 students
What this shows Trailside Elementary School reports 547 students on the CCD universe file.
How Trailside Elementary School compares
Trailside Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,024
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
District finance for Zionsville Community Schools reports $12,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~547 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 504 (2022-23) → 519 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
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.
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.