Excellent
#127 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 7% in state
Based on limited data
Trailside Elementary School
Elementary School · Zionsville Community Schools · Zionsville, IN
A Zionsville Community Schools elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4200 South 875 East, Zionsville, IN 46077
- Math 80% vs IN 48% (2025)
- Reading 63% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Trailside Elementary School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
2.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Trailside Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Indianapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average299/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Zionsville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$160,868
Median home value
$534,600
Median rent
$1,672/mo
College educated
72.7%
Homeownership
84.1%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46077; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zionsville Pleasant View Elem SchEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | PK–4 | 1.3 mi | 823 | Compare → |
| Zionsville West Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–8 | 1.9 mi | 1,087 | Compare → |
| Stonegate ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–4 | 2.0 mi | 491 | Compare → |
| Boone MeadowEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–4 | 2.3 mi | 530 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Zionsville Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #5 of 9
- District spending per student
- $12,024NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Trailside Elementary School is listed in Zionsville Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Trailside Elementary School
Trailside Elementary School is a public elementary school in Zionsville, IN, part of Zionsville Community Schools, serving approximately 519 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #127 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Trailside Elementary School
What grades does Trailside Elementary School serve?
Trailside Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Trailside Elementary School?
Trailside Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 519 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trailside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Trailside Elementary School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Trailside Elementary School rank in IN?
Trailside Elementary School ranks #127 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Trailside Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Trailside Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Trailside Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Trailside Elementary School has 80% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Is Trailside Elementary School a charter school?
No, Trailside Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Trailside Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Trailside Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Trailside Elementary School?
2.9% of students at Trailside Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 519
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Boone County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.4%
- Phone
- (317) 873-8057
- Area population (ZIP 46077)
- 35,378
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46077; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 ILEARN; directory SY 2023–24
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