Zane Trace Elementary School

946 State Route 180
Chillicothe, OH 45601

469 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Zane Trace Elementary School, located in Chillicothe, Ohio, serves as a cornerstone of the Zane Trace Local School District. As a primary educational institution in the area, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing foundational skills and promoting a positive school culture, the staff works to prepare young learners for their transition into the middle school grades while encouraging a lifelong interest in education.

Beyond academics, the school plays an active role in the local Chillicothe community, often acting as a hub for student engagement and family involvement. The faculty focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere that meets the diverse needs of its student body, utilizing various instructional strategies to help each child reach their potential. Through its dedicated programming and community-oriented approach, Zane Trace Elementary remains focused on cultivating a well-rounded educational experience for the children of Ross County.

469

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Zane Trace Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	437
Hispanic	11
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	16

White
437 (93.2 %)
Two or More
16 (3.4 %)
Hispanic
11 (2.3 %)
Black
3 (0.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Zane Trace Local
Phone:	(740)775-1304
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	469
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 78