Trailside Elementary

www.waterford.k12.wi.us

331 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Trailside Elementary School is a public school located in Waterford, Wisconsin, serving students within the Waterford Graded School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the well-being of its students. As part of a community-focused district, Trailside strives to prepare young learners for future success by utilizing a balanced curriculum and maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, families, and the surrounding Waterford community.

The school’s physical location on North Milwaukee Street positions it as an integral part of the local educational landscape. By prioritizing a student-centered approach, Trailside Elementary encourages active participation in both classroom studies and extracurricular opportunities. For families interested in specific school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the official website provides comprehensive resources to ensure that parents and guardians stay informed and involved in their children’s educational journey.

331

Total Students

24.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Trailside Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	290
Hispanic	22
Black	2
Asian	3
Two or More	13
Pacific Islander	1

White
290 (87.6%)
Hispanic
22 (6.6%)
Two or More
13 (3.9%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)
Black
2 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Waterford Graded J1 School District
Phone:	(262)514-8220
Website:	http://www.waterford.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	331
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	96
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 28

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 58