At a glance
Reported students
492
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.21
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
76th percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
374
Trailside Academy: 492 reported students.
State peer staffing position
88th percentile
18.1:1 reported; state peer median 15.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 438
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24.95
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.6:1
What the reported data says about Trailside Academy
Trailside Academy is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Denver. It is one of 20 current school records connected to Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St. NCES reports 492 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,017 elementary schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 370 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.1:1, above the Colorado median of 15.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (64%) and White (28.9%). English learners represent 29.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Trailside Academy
- 1How do the reported 18.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.21 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 29.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White28.9%
- Hispanic64%
- Black0.8%
- Asian3.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Monterey Community School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
440 reported students
Clayton Partnership School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
430 reported students
Adventure Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
429 reported students
Explore Pk-8
Elementary · Grades PK–08
557 reported students
Meadow Community School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
378 reported students
Achieve Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
370 reported students
Public schools near Trailside Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Sports Leadership Academy Elementary · Westminster Public Schools | PK–08 | 425 | 0.6 mi |
| Orchard Park Academy Elementary · Westminster Public Schools | PK–08 | 531 | 0.7 mi |
| Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy Elementary · Westminster Public Schools | PK–08 | 597 | 1 mi |
| Valley View Innovation School Elementary · Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St | PK–06 | 183 | 1 mi |
| Colorado STEM Academy Elementary · Westminster Public Schools | PK–08 | 415 | 1.1 mi |
| Westminster Academy for International Studies Elementary · Westminster Public Schools | PK–08 | 258 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Trailside Academy
What grades does Trailside Academy serve?
Trailside Academy reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St.
How many students attend Trailside Academy?
Trailside Academy reported 492 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 76th percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 438 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Trailside Academy?
The calculated ratio is 18.1:1, based on 492 students and 27.21 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Trailside Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Trailside Academy is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Trailside Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
58.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Trailside Academy in?
Trailside Academy is part of Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St, based in Denver, CO, which operates 20 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Trailside Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Colorado Sports Leadership Academy (0.6 mi), Orchard Park Academy (0.7 mi), Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.