Serving 423 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Trails West Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 423 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Trails West Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Trails West Elementary School's student population of 423 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
423 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Trails West Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Trails West Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#236 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
20%
36%
Black
4%
5%
White
60%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trails West Elementary School's ranking?
Trails West Elementary School is ranked #236 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Trails West Elementary School often compared to?
Trails West Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indian Ridge Elementary School, Coyote Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Trails West Elementary School?
423 students attend Trails West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Trails West Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Trails West Elementary School?
Trails West Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Trails West Elementary School offer ?
Trails West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Trails West Elementary School part of?
Trails West Elementary School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
No School ~ Spring Break ~ All Schools
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last day of School ~ All Schools
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
No School Fall Break ~ All Schools
October 13, 2025 (Monday)
No School ~ Thanksgiving Break ~ All Schools
November 27, 2025 (Thursday)
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