FOREST TRAIL EL

500 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Forest Trail Elementary is a highly regarded public school located in the West Lake Hills area of Austin, Texas, serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Eanes Independent School District. Known for its strong academic focus and supportive community environment, the school consistently earns high marks in state accountability ratings and maintains a reputation for excellence within one of the most sought-after school districts in the state.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, balancing rigorous curriculum standards with enrichment programs that encourage student growth and creativity. Its location on Loop 360 places it in a scenic, wooded setting, which aligns with its name and contributes to a campus culture often described as community-oriented and inclusive. With dedicated staff and strong parental involvement, Forest Trail Elementary is widely recognized for fostering a high-achieving, nurturing atmosphere for young learners in the Austin metropolitan area.

500

Total Students

45.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FOREST TRAIL EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	343
Hispanic	57
Black	5
Asian	65
Two or More	29
Pacific Islander	1

White
343 (68.6%)
Asian
65 (13.0%)
Hispanic
57 (11.4%)
Two or More
29 (5.8%)
Black
5 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	EANES ISD
Phone:	(512)732-9160
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 92