Serving 250 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 43% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 48%). 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 higher than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Trail Elementary School's student population of 250 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
250 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Trail Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Trail Elementary School is 0.41, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#219 out of 309 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
18%
15%
Black
1%
1%
White
75%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
9%
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 #219 out of 309 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?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% 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?
250 students attend Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Trail Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% 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
What school district is Trail Elementary School part of?
Trail Elementary School is part of Goshen County School District #1.
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