Serving 560 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Forest Trail Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 560 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest Trail Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Forest Trail Elementary School's student population of 560 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
560 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Forest Trail Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Trail Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#263 out of 8079 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
5%
Hispanic
11%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
67%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Trail Elementary School's ranking?
Forest Trail Elementary School is ranked #263 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Forest Trail Elementary School often compared to?
Forest Trail Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barton Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Forest Trail Elementary School?
560 students attend Forest Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Forest Trail Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Trail Elementary School?
Forest Trail Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forest Trail Elementary School offer ?
Forest Trail Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Forest Trail Elementary School part of?
Forest Trail Elementary School is part of Eanes ISD School District.
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