Trailside Elementary School

Summary:

Trailside Elementary School is a public elementary school in Zionsville, Indiana, serving 504 students in grades PK-4 and part of the highly-ranked Zionsville Community Schools district.

Trailside Elementary consistently outperforms state and district averages on ILEARN assessments, with 64.77% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 83.42% in Math, compared to the Zionsville district scores of 65.29% and 68.26%. The school also has a more diverse student population than other Zionsville elementary schools, with 20.83% of students identifying as non-White. While Trailside has a slightly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 5.1%, it has an exceptionally low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at just 3.57%.

When compared to other top-performing elementary schools in the region, such as College Wood Elementary in Carmel Clay Schools, Trailside's academic performance is on par or slightly lower. However, Trailside's diverse student population, strong test scores, and low socioeconomic needs make it an excellent choice for families in the Zionsville area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

4200 South 875 East
Zionsville, IN 46077

(317) 873-8057

District: Zionsville Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
33^rd of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Number of students: 504

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.2%

Asian:

9.9%

Two or more races:

4.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 3.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Trailside Elementary School ranks better than 96.7% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 3^rd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Zionsville Community Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.54. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.2%), Asian (9.9%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 3.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Trailside Elementary School is 15.9. 5 elementary schools in the Zionsville Community Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Trailside Elementary School employs 31.6 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Trailside Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Zionsville Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Zionsville Community Schools 5^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Trailside Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	94.54	33^rd	1010	96.7%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Trailside Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	399	7	50	22	2	0	24	0	504

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Trailside Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	504	31.6	15.9	3.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Trailside Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	504	31.6	15.9	3.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Schools Near Trailside Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)							ILEARN Math (2024)							ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Trailside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	4200 South 875 East	Zionsville	46077	Boone County	Zionsville Community Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(317) 873-8057	504	32	15.9	3.6%	399 (79.2%)	7 (1.4%)	22 (4.4%)	50 (9.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.8%)	94.5	33^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	96.7%					(n/a)	63.4	66.3					64.8	87.1	79.4					83.4
Zionsville Pleasant View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	4700 S 975 E	Zionsville	46077	Boone County	Zionsville Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 873-2376	817	54	15.0	4.5%	704 (86.2%)	7 (0.9%)	36 (4.4%)	39 (4.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (3.7%)	98	6^th of 1010 public elementary schools	99.4%		96.7	12^th of 1016 public elementary schools	98.8%	6	78.9	80.6					79.8	93.9	81.8					87.5		$9,285	$79	$9,206
Zionsville West Middle School	Public	PK, KG-8	5565 S 700 E	Whitestown	46075	Boone County	Zionsville Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 873-1240	1,075	65	16.5	8.7%	786 (73.1%)	45 (4.2%)	66 (6.1%)	103 (9.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	73 (6.8%)	92.4	53^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	94.8%					(n/a)			57.4	67.4	68.9	64.6	64.5			65.6	61.6	66.5	65.4	64.7	64.0	$8,984	$156	$8,828
Stonegate Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	7312 W Stonegate Dr	Zionsville	46077	Boone County	Zionsville Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 873-8050	494	32	15.6	10.5%	375 (75.9%)	24 (4.9%)	33 (6.7%)	29 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.7%)	89.5	77^th of 1010 public elementary schools	92.4%		91.6	53^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	94.8%	24	55.6	66.0					61.1	71.1	76.0					73.7		$9,022	$354	$8,667
Boone Meadow	Public	PK, KG-4	5555 S Main St	Whitestown	46075	Boone County	Zionsville Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 873-2226	520	35	14.8	8.1%	349 (67.1%)	24 (4.6%)	20 (3.8%)	89 (17.1%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.3%)	95.9	19^th of 1010 public elementary schools	98.1%		96.8	11^th of 1016 public elementary schools	98.9%	8	60.9	72.6					67.3	90.2	85.0					87.3		$8,758	$326	$8,432
Eagle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	350 N 6th St	Zionsville	46077	Boone County	Zionsville Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 873-1234	377	31	12.2	8.2%	285 (75.6%)	16 (4.2%)	34 (9.0%)	19 (5.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (5.6%)	85	128^th of 1010 public elementary schools	87.3%		96.8	10^th of 1016 public elementary schools	99.0%	118	52.1	63.5					57.9	66.2	70.3					68.3		$9,435	$230	$9,205
Union Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	11750 E 300 S	Zionsville	46077	Boone County	Zionsville Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 733-4007	529	35	15.2	3.0%	432 (81.7%)	12 (2.3%)	24 (4.5%)	34 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.1%)	94.2	38^th of 1010 public elementary schools	96.2%		91	59^th of 1016 public elementary schools	94.2%	21	62.8	69.1					65.6	81.4	81.0					81.2		$8,540	$43	$8,497
College Wood Elementary School	Public	K-5	12415 Shelborne Rd	Carmel	46032	Hamilton County	Carmel Clay Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 733-6430	644	36	17.8	4.8%	364 (56.5%)	22 (3.4%)	15 (2.3%)	222 (34.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.3%)	98.2	5^th of 1010 public elementary schools	99.5%		98	3^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	99.7%	2	80.3	77.6	77.5				78.5	85.5	87.9	79.8				84.3	77.5	$10,252	$397	$9,856
Fishback Creek Public Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	8301 W 86th St	Indianapolis	46278	Marion County	MSD Pike Township	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 347-8470	462	32	14.6	45.0%	115 (24.9%)	236 (51.1%)	53 (11.5%)	15 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (9.3%)	78.5	198^th of 1010 public elementary schools	80.4%		63.6	370^th of 1016 public elementary schools	63.6%	172	60.3	53.3	63.2				58.4	65.1	55.6	57.4				58.8	39.7	$12,393	$1,542	$10,852
Perry Worth Elementary School	Public	K-5	3900 E 300 S	Lebanon	46052	Boone County	Lebanon Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 769-3286	430	26	16.4	29.5%	319 (74.2%)	53 (12.3%)	34 (7.9%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.2%)	59.9	414^th of 1010 public elementary schools	59.0%		70.8	293^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	71.2%	121	44.1	45.9	48.5				46.3	48.4	47.1	34.0				42.7	42.7	$9,587	$516	$9,071

Frequently Asked Questions about Trailside Elementary School

How many students attend Trailside Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 504 students attended Trailside Elementary School.

What district is Trailside Elementary School in?

Zionsville Community Schools

Is Trailside Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Trailside Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 33^rd of 1010 Indiana elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Trailside Elementary School?

Students at Trailside Elementary School are 79% White, 10% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% African American.

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