- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waterford, WI
Trailside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Trailside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551566002509
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trailside Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Waterford · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 24.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Trailside Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trailside Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Waterford, WI.
School address
District: Waterford Graded J1 School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551566002509 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Trailside Elementary held near 330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.1 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 551566002509 · Waterford, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 13.8:1 · 24.9% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Fox River Middle (510 students)
Trailside Elementary held near 330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.1 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Trailside Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fox River Midd
Fox River Middle
510 students
- This school
Trailside Elementary
331 students
- Woodfield Elem
Woodfield Elementary
322 students
- Evergreen Elem
Evergreen Elementary
310 students
What this shows Trailside Elementary reports 331 students on the CCD universe file.
How Trailside Elementary compares
Trailside Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.9% | ▼ 35% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 58% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,523
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.7, Trailside Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waterford Graded J1 School District reports $13,523 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Trailside Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox River Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodfield Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Trailside Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Waterford
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~331 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Trailside Elementary
How many students attend Trailside Elementary?
Trailside Elementary has 331 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waterford, WI. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trailside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Trailside Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 12% lower 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 Trailside Elementary?
24.9% of students at Trailside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trailside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Trailside Elementary is White at 87.6% of enrollment, in Waterford, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trailside Elementary?
Trailside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Trailside Elementary rank among schools in Waterford?
By Resource Investment Index, Trailside Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Waterford, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waterford on the city page.
What other schools are in Waterford Graded J1 School District?
Besides Trailside Elementary, Waterford Graded J1 School District also operates Fox River Middle (510 students), Woodfield Elementary (322 students), and Evergreen Elementary (310 students). See the Waterford Graded J1 School District district page for the complete list.