Enrollment
331
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Trailside Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Trailside Elementary
Trailside Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Waterford, Wisconsin, enrolling 331 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 331 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 541 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #110.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 331 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
13.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Waterford's public schools, it stands alongside Woodfield Elementary (322 students): Trailside Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.8:1 vs 13.4:1).
Waterford Graded J1 School District also operates Fox River Middle (510 students) and Woodfield Elementary (322 students) alongside Trailside Elementary.
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 compares
Trailside Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,854
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waterford Graded J1 School District, which includes Trailside Elementary.
$12,854
Per student
-14%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.4%
State 36.1%
Federal 9.4%
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 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
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~331 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Trailside Elementary a good school?
Trailside Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin 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 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.
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