Serving 361 students in grades Kindergarten-4, National Trail Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: National Trail Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in New Paris, OH, covering an area of approximately 112.8 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking around 10-15 minutes and the furthest edge being about 9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
National Trail Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
National Trail Elementary School's student population of 361 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
361 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
National Trail Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of National Trail Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#387 out of 3181 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
17%
White
95%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.6%
30.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
42%
Showing 1995–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is National Trail Elementary School's ranking?
National Trail Elementary School is ranked #387 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are National Trail Elementary School often compared to?
National Trail Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tri-county North Elementary School, Twin Valley South Elementary School, Hollingsworth East Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend National Trail Elementary School?
361 students attend National Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of National Trail Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of National Trail Elementary School?
National Trail Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does National Trail Elementary School offer ?
National Trail Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is National Trail Elementary School part of?
National Trail Elementary School is part of National Trail Local School District.
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