Enrollment
360
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Park City, UT
Trailside School
Federal NCES profile for Trailside School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490075000751
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trailside School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Utah schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Park City · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- small classes for Utah
- 8.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Trailside School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trailside School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Park City, UT.
School address
District: Park City District · Utah
NCES ID 490075000751 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.3%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Trailside School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Trailside School
Trailside School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Park City, Utah, enrolling 360 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 15.7:1, Trailside School is leaner than roughly 88% of Utah schools and 27% under the state's 21.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.3% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Utah average.
Enrollment of 360 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 132 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #35.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 360 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Park City District spends $15,520 per pupil, 58% above the Utah average, a better-resourced district than most.
Park City District also operates Park City High (1,177 students) and Treasure Mtn. Junior High School (739 students) alongside Trailside 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 School compares
Trailside School on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 27% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.3% | ▼ 70% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 73% | - | - |
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.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Utah average of 28.0%
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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 12% in Utah - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.9%
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
$15,520
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $9,792
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 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 69.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Trailside School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Park City District, which includes Trailside School.
$15,520
Per student
+58%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 89.2%
State 6.1%
Federal 4.7%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park City High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Treasure Mtn. Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ecker Hill Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parleys Park School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jeremy Ranch School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Trailside School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,177
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Utah, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~360 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Trailside School
How many students attend Trailside School?
Trailside School has 360 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Park City, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trailside School?
The student-teacher ratio at Trailside School is 15.7:1, which is 27% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 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 Trailside School?
8.3% of students at Trailside School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trailside School?
The largest demographic group at Trailside School is White at 69.7% of enrollment, in Park City, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trailside School?
Trailside School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Trailside School rank among elementary schools in Park City?
By Resource Investment Index, Trailside School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Park City, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Park City on the city page.
Is Trailside School a good school?
Trailside School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Utah 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 Park City District?
Besides Trailside School, Park City District also operates Park City High (1,177 students), Treasure Mtn. Junior High School (739 students), and Ecker Hill Middle (666 students). See the Park City District district page for the complete list.
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