Serving 500 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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). 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 11:1 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Forest Trail Elementary serves the south part of Austin, TX, covering an area of approximately 4.5 square miles, with most families typically experiencing a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school. The farthest edge of the attendance zone is about 5.5 miles from the school, with an average distance of 3.3 miles to the nearest boundary.
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Forest Trail Elementary School's student population of 500 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
500 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1984
School Calendar
School Rankings
Forest Trail Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,096 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#161 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
13%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #161 out of 8,096 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, Bridge Point Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% 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?
500 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 11:1, 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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