Forest Trail El
#2 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#74 of 50,301 nationally
About Forest Trail El
Forest Trail El is a public elementary located in Austin, in the Eanes ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 500 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 95.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 2nd of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (99th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (88th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 500.
There are 234 schools in Austin; Forest Trail El ranks 1st of 223 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)84%
- Reading proficiency (30%)89%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)11.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Forest Trail El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 11.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 89%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 84%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Forest Trail El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Valley View El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
272 students · 225 m away
Westlake H S
Austin · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,854 students · 726 m away
Eanes El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
529 students · 827 m away
Cedar Creek El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
503 students · 1.9 km away
Hill Country Middle
Austin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
946 students · 1.9 km away
O Henry Middle
Austin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
686 students · 4.4 km away
Barton Hills El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
286 students · 4.6 km away
Austin H S
Austin · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,323 students · 5.1 km away
Zilker El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
506 students · 5.4 km away
Mathews El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
366 students · 5.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
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500 students
Ronald E McNair El
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500 students
Gonzales El
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Frequently asked questions
Is Forest Trail El a good school?
Forest Trail El has a Success Index (US) of 95.3 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2 of 4,686 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Forest Trail El rank in Texas?
Forest Trail El ranks #2 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #74 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Forest Trail El?
Forest Trail El had 500 students in 2025.
Is Forest Trail El a elementary school or a high school?
Forest Trail El is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Forest Trail El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Forest Trail El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.