Forest Trail Elementary
Serving grades K-5 with 546 students. One of the top-rated schools in the Austin metro area.
About Forest Trail Elementary
Forest Trail Elementary is a elementary school located in Austin, TX 78746, serving students in grades K-5 as part of Eanes Independent School District. As of the 2025-2026 school year, Forest Trail Elementary is shown with 10/10 GreatSchools, Niche A+, placing it among the top-rated schools in the Austin metropolitan area.
The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1, allowing for personalized attention and individualized learning opportunities. Currently, 546 students are enrolled in the kindergarten through 5th grade program.
School Details
Programs & Academics
History
Forest Trail Elementary sits along Loop 360 (Capital of Texas Highway) in the western portion of Westlake Hills. The school earned perfect TEA 'A' ratings across all four accountability categories in 2024-2025 - student achievement, school progress, closing the gaps, and overall. With a 3.6% chronic absenteeism rate, Forest Trail has the lowest absenteeism in the entire district. Its 14.8% gifted and talented enrollment is the highest among Eanes elementaries.
Student Demographics
Attendance Zone
Serves the western Westlake Hills area along Loop 360, including portions of the Davenport Ranch and Rob Roy neighborhoods
Real Estate Impact
Forest Trail serves luxury neighborhoods along the Loop 360 corridor. Homes in this zone average $1.5M+ with estate properties in Rob Roy and Davenport Ranch exceeding $3M.
Feeder Pattern
Feeds Into Middle School
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