Tarhe Trails Elementary School

638 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Tarhe Trails Elementary School is a public school located in Lancaster, Ohio, serving students in the Lancaster City School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, focusing on academic growth and the development of strong fundamental skills in early education. By emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum, the staff strives to prepare students for future academic success while cultivating a positive school culture centered on character building and community involvement.

Beyond its academic core, Tarhe Trails is recognized for its commitment to student well-being and inclusivity. The school typically offers various programs and extracurricular opportunities that encourage students to explore their interests and build social connections. With a focus on a collaborative partnership between families, teachers, and the local Lancaster community, the school works to provide a nurturing setting where students are encouraged to reach their full potential in a safe and structured environment.

638

Total Students

27.8

Full-Time Teachers

22.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tarhe Trails Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	541
Hispanic	19
Black	17
Asian	5
Two or More	55
American Indian	1

White
541 (84.8 %)
Two or More
55 (8.6 %)
Hispanic
19 (3.0 %)
Black
17 (2.7 %)
Asian
5 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Lancaster City
Phone:	(740)687-7330
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	638
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 101

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 102