- Enrollment
- 1,177
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Trailside School held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 490075000751 · Park City, UT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
360 enr · 15.7:1 · 8.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Park City High (1,177 students)
Trailside School held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Trailside School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Park City High
Park City High
1,177 students
- Treasure Mtn.
Treasure Mtn. Junior High School
739 students
- Ecker Hill Mid
Ecker Hill Middle
666 students
- Parleys Park S 400
Parleys Park School
400 students
- Jeremy Ranch S 392
Jeremy Ranch School
392 students
- This school 360
Trailside School
360 students
What this shows Trailside School reports 360 students on the CCD universe file.
How Trailside School compares
Trailside School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,523
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $10,678
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Park City District reports $17,523 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~360 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 363 (2022-23) → 358 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.