Serving 239 students in grades 3-5, Trail Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Trail Elementary serves the northeastern part of Torrington, WY, covering an attendance area of approximately 557.4 square miles, with most students living 20-30 minutes away and the furthest edge being around 39.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Trail Elementary School's student population of 239 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
239 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Trail Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Trail Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#198 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
53%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
White
75%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.7%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trail Elementary School's ranking?
Trail Elementary School is ranked #198 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Trail Elementary School?
239 students attend Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Trail Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Trail Elementary School?
Trail Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Trail Elementary School offer ?
Trail Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Trail Elementary School part of?
Trail Elementary School is part of Goshen County School District #1.
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