NATIONAL TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

National Trail Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the National Trail Local school district, located in New Paris, OH with about 363 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, National Trail Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

National Trail Elementary School, located in New Paris, Ohio, serves as a foundational component of the National Trail Local School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing core academic development alongside social-emotional growth. The school is committed to fostering a sense of community pride, often acting as a hub for local families in the surrounding Preble County area.

Academically, the school follows Ohio’s state standards, aiming to prepare students for the transition to middle school through a structured curriculum that balances classroom instruction with extracurricular engagement. As part of a smaller school district, National Trail Elementary prides itself on maintaining a close-knit atmosphere where staff can work closely with students to meet individual learning needs. The school remains dedicated to its mission of empowering students to become responsible, life-long learners within a safe and collaborative educational space.

For more information, contact National Trail Elementary School at (937) 437-3333 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.