- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chillicothe, OH
Zane Trace Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Zane Trace Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390495403627
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zane Trace Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Chillicothe · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 473
- students enrolled
Zane Trace Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Zane Trace Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Chillicothe, OH.
School address
District: Zane Trace Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390495403627 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Zane Trace Elementary School held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 390495403627 · Chillicothe, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
473 enr · 16.9:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Zane Trace Middle School (392 students)
Zane Trace Elementary School held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Zane Trace Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Zane Trace Elementary School
473 students
- Zane Trace Mid
Zane Trace Middle School
392 students
- Zane Trace Hig
Zane Trace High School
330 students
What this shows Zane Trace Elementary School reports 473 students on the CCD universe file.
How Zane Trace Elementary School compares
Zane Trace Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
473
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 47% in Ohio - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
$13,719
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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 473 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 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 94.1%
Two or More 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, Zane Trace Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Zane Trace Local reports $13,719 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Zane Trace Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zane Trace Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Zane Trace High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Zane Trace Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Chillicothe
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Chillicothe Intermediate School
Standard public school
719 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Chillicothe Primary School
Standard public school
572 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Huntington Elementary School
Standard public school
404 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Zane Trace Middle School
Standard public school
392 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Southeastern Elementary School
Standard public school
381 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Huntington Middle School
Standard public school
313 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~473 students)
Frequently asked questions about Zane Trace Elementary School
How many students attend Zane Trace Elementary School?
Zane Trace Elementary School has 473 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chillicothe, OH. CCD year-over-year: 469 (2022-23) → 489 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zane Trace Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Zane Trace Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zane Trace Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Zane Trace Elementary School is White at 94.1% of enrollment, in Chillicothe, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zane Trace Elementary School?
Zane Trace Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Zane Trace Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Chillicothe?
By Resource Investment Index, Zane Trace Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Chillicothe, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Chillicothe on the city page.
What other schools are in Zane Trace Local?
Besides Zane Trace Elementary School, Zane Trace Local also operates Zane Trace Middle School (392 students) and Zane Trace High School (330 students). See the Zane Trace Local district page for the complete list.