Enrollment
829
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winchester Trail Elementary compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Winchester Trail Elementary
Winchester Trail Elementary is a large elementary school in Canal Winchester, Ohio, enrolling 829 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 90% of state schools at 829 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 430 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #86.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and African American (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 415 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Canal Winchester's elementary schools, it stands alongside Indian Trail Elementary School (870 students): Winchester Trail Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.8:1 vs 24.9:1).
Canal Winchester Local also operates Canal Winchester High School (1,121 students) and Canal Winchester Middle School (886 students) alongside Winchester Trail 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 Winchester Trail Elementary compares
Winchester Trail Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,153
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canal Winchester Local, which includes Winchester Trail Elementary.
$13,153
Per student
-10%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.3%
State 37.1%
Federal 13.6%
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 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
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~829 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Canal Winchester on the city page.
Is Winchester Trail Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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