Trailside Elementary School serves 519 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 519 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Trailside Elementary School's student population of 519 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
519 students
Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Trailside Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
11%
3%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
78%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups


Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Trailside Elementary School?
519 students attend Trailside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Trailside Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% 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 School District.
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