- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canal Winchester, OH
Winchester Trail Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Winchester Trail Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390469404606
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winchester Trail Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Canal Winchester · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 34.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Winchester Trail Elementary has class sizes smaller than 81% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winchester Trail Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Canal Winchester, OH.
School address
District: Canal Winchester Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390469404606 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Winchester Trail Elementary grew from 918 students in 2022-23 to 967 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 390469404606 · Canal Winchester, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
829 enr · 13.8:1 · 34.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Canal Winchester High School (1,121 students)
Winchester Trail Elementary grew from 918 students in 2022-23 to 967 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Winchester Trail Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canal Winchest
Canal Winchester High School
1,121 students
- Canal Winchest
Canal Winchester Middle School
886 students
- Indian Trail E
Indian Trail Elementary School
870 students
- This school
Winchester Trail Elementary
829 students
What this shows Winchester Trail Elementary reports 829 students on the CCD universe file.
How Winchester Trail Elementary compares
Winchester Trail Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 24% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▲ 9% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 829 | top 10% | - | - |
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.
829
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 19% in Ohio - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$14,181
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.4%
African American 32.6%
Asian 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 3.9%
Largest group: White at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Winchester Trail Elementary is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Canal Winchester Local reports $14,181 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Winchester Trail Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canal Winchester High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canal Winchester Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Trail Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winchester Trail Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar elementary schools in Canal Winchester
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~829 students)
Frequently asked questions about Winchester Trail Elementary
How many students attend Winchester Trail Elementary?
Winchester Trail Elementary has 829 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canal Winchester, OH. CCD year-over-year: 918 (2022-23) → 967 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winchester Trail Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Winchester Trail Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 24% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 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 Winchester Trail Elementary?
34.5% of students at Winchester Trail Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winchester Trail Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Winchester Trail Elementary is White at 50.4% of enrollment, in Canal Winchester, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winchester Trail Elementary?
Winchester Trail Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Winchester Trail Elementary rank among public schools in Canal Winchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Winchester Trail Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Canal Winchester, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Canal Winchester Local?
Besides Winchester Trail Elementary, Canal Winchester Local also operates Canal Winchester High School (1,121 students), Canal Winchester Middle School (886 students), and Indian Trail Elementary School (870 students). See the Canal Winchester Local district page for the complete list.