Forest Trail Elementary School

1203 Loop 360 S
Austin, TX 78746
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 546 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 69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 546 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 5% in TX
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Forest Trail Elementary School's student population of 546 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
546 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers

School Rankings

Forest Trail Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Trail Elementary School is 0.50, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#296 out of 8188 schools
(Top 5%)
69%
41%
85%
51%
55-59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
6%
Hispanic
11%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
69%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Forest Trail Elementary School's ranking?
Forest Trail Elementary School is ranked #296 out of 8,188 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, Valley View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Forest Trail Elementary School?
546 students attend Forest Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Forest Trail Elementary School students are White, 13% 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 12:1, 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 Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 546 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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