Trailside Elementary School

615 N Milwaukee St
Waterford, WI 53185
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 331 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Trailside Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 331 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 20% in WI
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Trailside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Trailside Elementary School's student population of 331 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
331 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Person, Every Day!

School Rankings

Trailside Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Trailside Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#280 out of 1962 schools
(Top 20%)
55-59%
40%
50-54%
38%
50-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
88%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
(22-23)
10.6%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Trailside Elementary School's ranking?
Trailside Elementary School is ranked #280 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Trailside Elementary School often compared to?
Trailside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Evergreen Elementary School, Woodfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Trailside Elementary School?
331 students attend Trailside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Trailside Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Trailside Elementary School?
Trailside Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Trailside Elementary School offer ?
Trailside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Trailside Elementary School part of?
Trailside Elementary School is part of Waterford Graded J1 School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 331 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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