Serving 501 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Trail Wind Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Idaho 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% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Trail Wind Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Trail Wind Elementary School's student population of 501 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
501 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Trail Wind Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Trail Wind Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#104 out of 709 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
1%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
77%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trail Wind Elementary School's ranking?
Trail Wind Elementary School is ranked #104 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Trail Wind Elementary School often compared to?
Trail Wind Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like White Pine Elementary School, Riverside Elementary School, Liberty Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Trail Wind Elementary School?
501 students attend Trail Wind Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Trail Wind Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Trail Wind Elementary School?
Trail Wind Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Trail Wind Elementary School offer ?
Trail Wind Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Trail Wind Elementary School part of?
Trail Wind Elementary School is part of Boise Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Trail Wind Elementary School located?
Trail Wind Elementary School is located in the Southeast Boise neighborhood of Boise, ID. There are 7 other public schools located in Southeast Boise.
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