Trailside School

Summary:

Trailside School is an elementary school located in Park City, Utah, serving 363 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Park City School District, which is ranked 9th out of 98 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Trailside School consistently performs above the state average in RISE assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2023-2024 school year, Trailside School's proficiency rates were significantly higher than the state averages, with 5th-grade students scoring 77.6% in ELA, 86.5% in Math, and 91.4% in Science. The school has a strong statewide ranking, placing 37th out of 561 Utah elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Trailside School's academic performance is generally higher than the nearby Jeremy Ranch School, McPolin School, and Parley's Park School.

Trailside School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 11.02% to 17.69% over the past three school years. This suggests a relatively affluent student population compared to other schools in the state. The school has maintained a high level of academic performance over the years, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Utah and earning 4- or 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger.

Detail:

Public K-5

5700 Trailside Dr
Park City, UT 84098

(435) 645-5680

District: Park City District

SchoolDigger Rank:
37^th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,672

Students who attend Trailside School usually attend:

Middle:	Ecker Hill Middle
High:	Park City High

Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Number of students: 363

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.3%

Hispanic:

15.2%

Two or more races:

7.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 11%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Trailside School ranks better than 93.4% of elementary schools in Utah. It also ranks 2^nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Park City District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.53. (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

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Trailside School is $16,672, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Park City District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Trailside School:

SchoolDigger ranks Trailside School 37^th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Trailside School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Park City District:

SchoolDigger ranks Park City District 9^th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Trailside School

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Rank History for all students at Trailside School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2008	78.40	76^th	498	84.7%
2009	71.26	137^th	509	73.1%
2010	80.55	50^th	518	90.3%
2011	78.79	80^th	563	85.8%
2012	73.81	127^th	579	78.1%
2013	75.55	103^rd	576	82.1%
2014	82.02	66^th	509	87.0%
2015	81.93	66^th	537	87.7%
2016	74.58	109^th	533	79.5%
2017	66.27	168^th	526	68.1%
2018	78.64	87^th	528	83.5%
2019	57.40	243^rd	572	57.5%
2021	65.41	177^th	559	68.3%
2022	78.82	99^th	551	82.0%
2023	77.68	108^th	561	80.7%
2024	88.53	37^th	561	93.4%

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Rank History for White students at Trailside School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	75.19	87^th	435	80.0%
2023	80.58	54^th	428	87.4%
2024	89.58	21^st	429	95.1%

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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Trailside School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	304	4	4	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	338
2003	304	4	4	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	338
2004	312	2	4	55	0	n/a	n/a	1	374
2005	359	1	5	40	0	n/a	n/a	0	405
2006	388	0	2	40	1	n/a	n/a	0	431
2007	414	0	5	53	0	n/a	n/a	0	472
2008	443	1	9	63	0	n/a	n/a	0	516
2009	421	1	12	61	0	n/a	n/a	2	497
2010	356	1	10	56	0	n/a	n/a	108	531
2011	396	0	5	71	0	0	12	0	484
2012	373	0	7	76	0	1	15	0	472
2013	393	0	7	74	0	1	11	0	486
2014	444	0	2	78	0	2	12	0	538
2015	460	0	2	75	0	3	11	0	551
2016	439	1	2	85	0	2	8	0	537
2017	422	1	1	86	0	2	7	0	519
2018	411	2	1	77	0	1	7	0	499
2019	362	6	3	72	0	1	17	0	461
2020	329	5	3	76	0	1	12	0	426
2021	298	3	3	65	0	0	21	0	390
2022	313	2	4	53	0	0	22	0	394
2023	277	1	3	55	0	0	27	0	363

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	338	20.1	16.8	14.8
2003	338	20.1	16.8	14.8
2004	374	23.3	16.1	19
2005	405	23.6	17.2	14.1
2006	431	30.0	14.4	16.5
2007	472	28.2	16.7	1.7
2008	516	25.9	19.9	17.8
2009	497	9.9	15.5	19.6
2010	531	25.0	21.2	25.1
2011	484	26.0	18.5	19
2012	472	29.2	16.1	26.1
2013	486	27.0	17.9	27.8
2014	538	28.1	19.1	17.3
2015	551	n/a	n/a	15.2
2016	537	n/a	n/a	18.6
2017	519	28.1	18.4	17.3
2018	499	n/a	n/a	17.8
2019	461	29.5	15.6	17.6
2020	426	28.0	15.1	18.5
2021	390	n/a	n/a	17.7
2022	394	24.0	16.4	15.5
2023	363	23.9	15.1	11

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	338	20.1	16.8	14.8
2003	338	20.1	16.8	14.8
2004	374	23.3	16.1	19
2005	405	23.6	17.2	14.1
2006	431	30.0	14.4	16.5
2007	472	28.2	16.7	1.7
2008	516	25.9	19.9	17.8
2009	497	9.9	15.5	19.6
2010	531	25.0	21.2	25.1
2011	484	26.0	18.5	19
2012	472	29.2	16.1	26.1
2013	486	27.0	17.9	27.8
2014	538	28.1	19.1	17.3
2015	551	n/a	n/a	15.2
2016	537	n/a	n/a	18.6
2017	519	28.1	18.4	17.3
2018	499	n/a	n/a	17.8
2019	461	29.5	15.6	17.6
2020	426	28.0	15.1	18.5
2021	390	n/a	n/a	17.7
2022	394	24.0	16.4	15.5
2023	363	23.9	15.1	11

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Trailside School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$458 (2.7%)	$16,215 (97.3%)	$16,672

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Trailside School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 243^rd of 572 Elementary schools	Ranks 108^th of 561 Elementary schools	23.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Trailside School)	41.4	60	18.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Park City District)	61.4	56.9	4.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	46.8	46.2	0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Trailside School)	40.6	53.6	13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Park City District)	59.4	61.3	1.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)	50.2	49	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Trailside School)	54.5	57.4	2.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Park City District)	56	59.6	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.3	44.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Trailside School)	51.1	72.1	21%
4th Grade Mathematics (Park City District)	57.8	72.1	14.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49.3	50.1	0.8%
4th Grade Science (Trailside School)	69.3	57.4	11.9%
4th Grade Science (Park City District)	64.4	69	4.6%
4th Grade Science (Utah)	51.1	49.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Trailside School)	54.7	62.3	7.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Park City District)	61.7	63.6	1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.9	49	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Trailside School)	54.7	60.7	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Park City District)	63	61.7	1.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49	45.3	3.7%
5th Grade Science (Trailside School)	48	61.3	13.3%
5th Grade Science (Park City District)	65.4	64.2	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Utah)	51.9	51.2	0.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	461	363	21.3%
African American	6	1	83.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	72	55	23.6%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	362	277	23.5%
Two or More Races	17	27	58.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	17.6%	11%	6.6%

Schools Near Trailside School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				RISE English Language Arts (2024)					RISE Mathematics (2024)					RISE Science (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	RISE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RISE English Language Arts 4th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 5th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 6th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 7th Grade	RISE Mathematics 3rd Grade	RISE Mathematics 4th Grade	RISE Mathematics 5th Grade	RISE Mathematics 6th Grade	RISE Mathematics 7th Grade	RISE Science 4th Grade	RISE Science 5th Grade	RISE Science 6th Grade	RISE Science 7th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Trailside School	Public	K-5	5700 Trailside Dr	Park City	84098	Summit County	Park City District	No	No	No	No	(435) 645-5680	363	24	15.1	11.0%	277 (76.3%)	1 (0.3%)	55 (15.2%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.4%)	88.5	37^th of 561 public elementary schools	93.4%		77.7	108^th of 561 public elementary schools	80.7%	71	58.5	66.1	77.6			70.8	62.9	86.5			61.3	91.4			$16,672	$458	$16,215
Silver Summit School	Public	K-5	6407 N Business Partk Loop Rd	Park City	84098	Summit County	South Summit District	No	No	No	No	(435) 640-6095	82	5	16.4	14.6%	66 (80.5%)	1 (1.2%)	14 (17.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)								(n/a)															$10,690	$83	$10,606
Parley's Park School	Public	K-5	4600 Silver Springs Dr	Park City	84068	Summit County	Park City District	No	No	No	No	(435) 645-5620	432	29	14.9	16.9%	307 (71.1%)	2 (0.5%)	99 (22.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.1%)	81.7	84^th of 561 public elementary schools	85.0%		62.9	198^th of 561 public elementary schools	64.7%	114	77.5	48.2	74.1			72.6	55.7	77.6			48.9	87.0			$15,688	$535	$15,154
Mcpolin School	Public	PK, KG-5	2270 Kearns Blvd	Park City	84098	Summit County	Park City District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 645-5630	403	30	13.4	28.8%	240 (59.6%)	1 (0.2%)	136 (33.7%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.7%)	80.1	91^st of 561 public elementary schools	83.8%		83.1	78^th of 561 public elementary schools	86.1%	13	54.7	63.3	50.9			53.1	83.7	56.5			85.3	73.1			$19,031	$871	$18,160
Jeremy Ranch School	Public	K-5	3050 Rasmussen Rd	Park City	84098	Summit County	Park City District	No	No	No	No	(435) 645-5670	454	30	15.2	11.9%	352 (77.5%)	1 (0.2%)	73 (16.1%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.1%)	93.9	16^th of 561 public elementary schools	97.1%		94.7	13^th of 561 public elementary schools	97.7%	3	75.8	78.7	69.4			82.3	84.0	68.3			82.6	65.9			$14,115	$584	$13,531
Weilenmann School of Discovery	Public, Charter	K-8	4199 W Kilby Road	Park City	84098	Summit County	Weilenmann School of Discovery	Yes	No	No	No	(435) 575-5411	535	28	19.3	1.3%	455 (85.0%)	6 (1.1%)	41 (7.7%)	9 (1.7%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.7%)	43.6	330^th of 561 public elementary schools	41.2%		29.9	391^st of 561 public elementary schools	30.3%	61	44.0	42.0	46.3	43.2	36.4	46.9	28.0	28.3	38.7	59.1	51.0	50.7	61.4	54.5	$8,323	$492	$7,831
Goldminer's Daughter	Public	K-8	10160 E Little Cottonwood Can	Alta	84092	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-8575	5	0			5 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$2,457	$133	$2,324
South Summit School	Public	PK, KG-4	535 E 300 S	Kamas	84036	Summit County	South Summit District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 783-4318	540	28	19.2	23.5%	460 (85.2%)	2 (0.4%)	74 (13.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	39	356^th of 561 public elementary schools	36.5%		25.6	423^rd of 561 public elementary schools	24.6%	67	33.0	47.8				37.8	50.5				41.6				$10,009	$740	$9,268
Midway School	Public	PK, KG-5	225 S 100 E	Midway	84049	Wasatch County	Wasatch District	No	No	No	No	(435) 654-0472	675	33	20.4	18.4%	584 (86.5%)	3 (0.4%)	66 (9.8%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	17 (2.5%)	93.3	17^th of 561 public elementary schools	97.0%		88.6	39^th of 561 public elementary schools	93.0%	22	71.3	67.6	81.5			76.9	77.8	72.6			68.5	72.6			$9,816	$519	$9,297
J.R. Smith School	Public	PK, KG-5	235 E 500 N	Heber City	84032	Wasatch County	Wasatch District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 654-2201	665	31	21.8	35.0%	441 (66.3%)	4 (0.6%)	210 (31.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.1%)	71.6	150^th of 561 public elementary schools	73.3%		72.1	135^th of 561 public elementary schools	75.9%	15	57.4	43.1	61.5			74.7	64.8	61.8			45.1	59.2			$10,339	$606	$9,733

Frequently Asked Questions about Trailside School

What is the racial makeup of Trailside School?

Students at Trailside School are 76% White, 15% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

What district is Trailside School in?

Park City District

How many students attend Trailside School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 363 students attended Trailside School.

Is Trailside School a good school?

Yes. Trailside School ranks in the top 6.6% of Utah elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Trailside School attend?

Students who attend Trailside School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ecker Hill Middle
High : Park City High

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