Trailside Elementary

Summary:

Trailside Elementary is a public elementary school located in Waterford, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 338. It is part of the Waterford Graded J1 School District, which is ranked 94 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Trailside Elementary consistently ranks in the top 30-40% of Wisconsin elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in recent years. The school's performance on the Forward Exam is generally above the state and district averages, particularly in mathematics, with over 80% of 3rd and 5th graders scoring proficient or better. Trailside also has strong performance among Hispanic students, ranking 11th out of 331 Wisconsin elementary schools in this subgroup. However, the school's performance for white students is relatively lower, ranking in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin elementary schools in this subgroup.

Compared to nearby schools, Woodfield Elementary and Evergreen Elementary, both also part of the Waterford Graded J1 School District, have slightly higher rankings in the state. However, Trailside Elementary outperforms some other nearby schools, such as Drought Elementary and North Cape Elementary, while lagging behind high-performing schools like Lakeview Elementary and Big Bend Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 615 N Milwaukee St
       Waterford, WI  53185-4055


(262) 514-8220

District: Waterford Graded J1 School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
321st of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,122 Help


Students who attend Trailside Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Fox River Middle
High:    Waterford High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  338

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.0%
Hispanic:
8.0%
Two or more races:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Trailside Elementary ranks better than 69.7% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Waterford Graded J1 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.14. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Trailside Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Waterford Graded J1 School District. Racial makeup is: White (87%), Hispanic (8%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Waterford Graded J1 School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Trailside Elementary is 14, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Waterford Graded J1 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Trailside Elementary is $15,122, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Waterford Graded J1 School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Trailside Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Trailside Elementary 321st of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Trailside Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hispanic students:
White students:


Waterford Graded J1 School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Waterford Graded J1 School District 94th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Trailside Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Trailside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 78.83 114th 633 82.0%
2005 75.87 129th 632 79.6%
2007 83.86 46th 689 93.3%
2008 70.38 273rd 1021 73.3%
2009 71.31 247th 1030 76.0%
2010 76.18 160th 1045 84.7%
2011 70.33 264th 1046 74.8%
2012 69.90 280th 1045 73.2%
2013 83.30 76th 1053 92.8%
2014 71.15 244th 1061 77.0%
2015 76.12 178th 1076 83.5%
2016 72.25 259th 1075 75.9%
2017 69.62 302nd 1071 71.8%
2018 66.69 326th 1025 68.2%
2019 61.86 402nd 1037 61.2%
2021 73.37 240th 1050 77.1%
2022 69.44 297th 1067 72.2%
2023 72.81 255th 1067 76.1%
2024 70.14 321st 1061 69.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Trailside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.67 415th 746 44.4%
2022 37.42 471st 748 37.0%
2023 41.57 439th 770 43.0%
2024 62.96 235th 790 70.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Trailside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.24 263rd 854 69.2%
2019 61.76 269th 874 69.2%
2021 70.44 170th 847 79.9%
2022 72.82 141st 859 83.6%
2023 64.57 245th 871 71.9%
2024 54.55 382nd 866 55.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Trailside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.54 396th 997 60.3%
2019 61.07 401st 1002 60.0%
2021 72.55 239th 1004 76.2%
2022 64.59 349th 1017 65.7%
2023 68.55 305th 1010 69.8%
2024 73.31 240th 1011 76.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Trailside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.83 274th 997 72.5%
2019 60.47 404th 1002 59.7%
2021 70.32 245th 1003 75.6%
2022 71.20 259th 1017 74.5%
2023 72.70 241st 1011 76.2%
2024 62.70 404th 1012 60.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Trailside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 94.15 11th 331 96.7%
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Rank History for White students at Trailside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 62.13 241st 699 65.5%
2022 43.95 433rd 704 38.5%
2024 42.75 457th 727 37.1%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Trailside Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 305 0 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 313
2003 305 0 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 313
2004 355 0 1 4 4 n/a n/a 0 364
2005 333 2 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 340
2006 323 0 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 329
2007 360 1 5 13 4 n/a n/a 0 383
2008 359 3 2 19 2 n/a n/a 0 385
2009 349 4 2 22 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2010 365 3 1 22 0 n/a n/a 0 391
2011 337 4 4 26 2 0 9 0 382
2012 332 6 1 23 1 0 6 0 369
2013 324 5 2 30 1 0 6 0 368
2014 292 3 3 26 0 0 7 0 331
2015 282 1 4 20 0 0 5 0 312
2016 281 1 8 20 0 0 9 0 319
2017 270 2 7 12 0 0 10 0 301
2018 234 1 9 10 0 0 10 0 264
2019 223 0 11 15 0 0 11 0 260
2020 249 0 9 17 0 0 10 0 285
2021 242 1 7 16 0 1 11 0 278
2022 287 2 4 21 0 1 15 0 330
2023 294 3 3 27 0 1 10 0 338

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Trailside Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 313 23.4 13.4 12.5
2003 313 23.4 13.4 12.5
2004 364 22.5 16.2 12.1
2005 340 24.2 14.0 n/a
2006 329 25.0 13.2 n/a
2007 383 26.1 14.7 8.4
2008 385 27.2 14.2 11.4
2009 377 27.3 13.8 17.5
2010 391 26.3 14.8 26.9
2011 382 25.5 14.9 28
2012 369 26.3 14.0 29.8
2013 368 24.8 14.8 31.5
2014 331 20.7 15.9 36.6
2015 312 n/a n/a 34.6
2016 319 21.0 15.1 28.8
2017 301 20.8 14.4 19.9
2018 264 21.0 12.5 23.1
2019 260 21.0 12.3 26.2
2020 285 21.0 13.5 27.7
2021 278 24.2 11.4 33.1
2022 330 22.4 14.6 32.1
2023 338 24.0 14.0 29.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Trailside Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 313 23.4 13.4 12.5
2003 313 23.4 13.4 12.5
2004 364 22.5 16.2 12.1
2005 340 24.2 14.0 n/a
2006 329 25.0 13.2 n/a
2007 383 26.1 14.7 8.4
2008 385 27.2 14.2 11.4
2009 377 27.3 13.8 17.5
2010 391 26.3 14.8 26.9
2011 382 25.5 14.9 28
2012 369 26.3 14.0 29.8
2013 368 24.8 14.8 31.5
2014 331 20.7 15.9 36.6
2015 312 n/a n/a 34.6
2016 319 21.0 15.1 28.8
2017 301 20.8 14.4 19.9
2018 264 21.0 12.5 23.1
2019 260 21.0 12.3 26.2
2020 285 21.0 13.5 27.7
2021 278 24.2 11.4 33.1
2022 330 22.4 14.6 32.1
2023 338 24.0 14.0 29.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Trailside Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $524 (4.2%) $11,922 (95.8%) $12,446
2020 $540 (4.3%) $12,006 (95.7%) $12,547
2021 $788 (5.2%) $14,334 (94.8%) $15,122

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Trailside Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 402nd of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 255th of 1067 Elementary schools
 14.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Trailside Elementary)30.453.2
 22.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Waterford Graded J1 School District)40.949.4
 8.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Trailside Elementary)56.558.3
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Waterford Graded J1 School District)63.664.4
 0.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Trailside Elementary)70.454
 16.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Waterford Graded J1 School District)56.458.5
 2.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Trailside Elementary)66.766
 0.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Waterford Graded J1 School District)55.765.3
 9.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Trailside Elementary)70.474
 3.6%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Waterford Graded J1 School District)61.274.2
 13%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Trailside Elementary)88.964
 24.9%
   4th Grade Science (Waterford Graded J1 School District)66.264.6
 1.6%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Trailside Elementary)31.145
 13.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Waterford Graded J1 School District)56.252.4
 3.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Trailside Elementary)4051.2
 11.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Waterford Graded J1 School District)56.860.8
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students260338
 30%
African American03
American Indian00
Asian113
 72.7%
Hispanic1527
 80%
Pacific Islander01
White223294
 31.8%
Two or More Races1110
 9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.2%29.3%
 3.1%


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Trailside Elementary ranks 321st of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 338 students attended Trailside Elementary.

Students at Trailside Elementary are 87% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Trailside Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fox River Middle
High : Waterford High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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