Trailside Elementary School

Trailside Elementary School serves 547 students in grades Prekindergarten-4. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 547 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 75-79% (Top 5% in IN)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Trailside Elementary School's student population of 547 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
547 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Trailside Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
75-79%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
3%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
76%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
24%
0.41
(22-23)
5.1%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Trailside Elementary School?
547 students attend Trailside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Trailside Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Trailside Elementary School?
Trailside Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Trailside Elementary School offer ?
Trailside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Trailside Elementary School part of?
Trailside Elementary School is part of Zionsville Community Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 547 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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