Trails West Elementary School
Centennial, CO 80015
Phone: (720) 886-8500
District: Cherry Creek 5 School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 425 students
Trails West Elementary School, a public school located in Centennial, CO, serves grades PK-5 in the Cherry Creek 5 School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Trails West Elementary School is a public school located in Centennial, CO. 425 students attend Trails West Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 8/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) data from Colorado Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 10/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student Growth - CO CMAS - Cohort-referenced data from Colorado Department of Education, and using 2025 Student Growth - CO PSAT/SAT - Cohort-referenced data from Colorado Department of Education. |
Posted: March 17, 2026
We've been impressed with school and all that it has to offer. Specifically, our son is excited about going each day, has countless activities planned, and is staying curious. Couldn't ask for a better fit.
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Posted: February 20, 2026
Weve found in CCSD that the Principal and PTO either make or break the school. Unfortunately, our experience was the later.
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Posted: August 10, 2025
Overall, good/great experience with Trails West. Teachers are positive and supportive of students. However, the principal is disengaged and simply focused on her career, to the exclusion of parents and teachers.
Posted: August 10, 2025
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Posted: August 26, 2024
My special needs child is in their second year at Trails West this year and I can say with certainty that this school handles special education and children on IEPs so much better than the other two schools we have experience with (night and day difference). The SPED team is accommodating, listens to our needs as our childs advocate, and definitely feels like they care. It also feels good to know that my child actually likes to go to school. I have had great experiences with the teachers. Overall I would definitely recommend. I think the only drawback Ive seen so far is safety outside. There isnt a lot of adult supervision during recess (and no gates for added security), nor for after school (kids are just let out to roam without a parent). Other schools have more security measures like waiting for the parent to pick them up, so that would be my only suggestion for improvement. Otherwise, great school!
Posted: August 26, 2024
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Posted: December 18, 2023
Great school! Except the principle. She doesn't engage, doesn't respond to parent's concerns. When we had an issue her respond was " do not bother me, I have realible source for my information. " Do not enroll your kids.
Posted: December 18, 2023
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Posted: February 27, 2023
Posted: February 27, 2023
Our son started at the preschool and is thriving with his experience at Trails West in Ms. Brooks classroom He looks forward to going to school, he's always bringing home fun things, and he's happy. Wish I could give more than 5 stars.
Posted: June 15, 2022
Mean people. Good friends. Drama. A lot of action
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Posted: July 18, 2020
Love Trails West, such a great neighbor hood school. The teachers and principal are very invested in the well being and education of the children.
Posted: July 18, 2020
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Posted: April 29, 2019
Posted: April 29, 2019
Teachers will sabotage children based on political beliefs of the students parents
Posted: April 29, 2019
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Posted: April 29, 2019
Sabotaging students, holding students back from greatness, and sending children home crying is acceptable behavior
Posted: September 7, 2018
Excellent. I Have had a child in every grade and we have enjoyed this school very much.
Posted: September 7, 2018
I love that the school promotes & teaches independence & responsibility with homework folders.
Posted: September 7, 2018
In the 6 school years that my children have attended TW I feel the teachers have demonstrated an ability to meet the needs of students learning needs ex: standing desk trials that led to purchasing multiple desks for classrooms; various degrees of flexible seating, etc.
Posted: September 7, 2018
The STARS Program is in effect, and many of the teachers (not all, but certainly most) demonstrate great character by modeling behaviors themselves.
Posted: September 7, 2018
Mrs Fullmer came to our school 3 years ago and she brought with her all her school spirit, pride, and professionalism. She has effected incredible change in the care of our school, supporting staff and encouraging the PTO. We appreciate her leadership and vision very, very much.
Posted: September 7, 2018
Learning differences take many forms and there is no blanket solution. TW offers multiple avenues to educate children depending on their abilities or limitations in physical, emotional or cognitive areas.
Posted: September 7, 2018
Along with staff the Kindness Rocks motto and the buddy benches help deal with bullying.
Posted: August 1, 2017
New leadership and experienced teachers have proven to be a wonderful combination.
Posted: August 1, 2017
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Posted: June 9, 2017
Trails West has a long history of committed teachers and bright students. Recently, they have experienced a lower enrollment, due primarily to changes in the neighborhood, but they have faced these challenges with a positive spirit and a creative commitment to reinvent themselves and embrace new learning journeys.
Posted: June 9, 2017
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Posted: May 3, 2017
In the past few years I have become more and more involved at Trails West as a parent volunteer, and I have seen changes in leadership and methods come and go. Under Cheryl Fullmer's leadership this year, I feel that the teachers and the principal are hyper-focused on what's best and most effective for kids; both in education methods and emotional/social situations. I know I will be heard if I have a concern or issue to address. Parent volunteers and the PTCO give a great sense of community to school events, and I am sorry that I have only one year left here.
Posted: May 3, 2017
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Posted: May 3, 2017
Trails West l, under new leadership is becoming the school I hoped it would be for my child. The implantation of new ideas and programs are what this school has needed. In addition, a very active PTO has given a wonderful sense of community within the school. I highly recommend Trails West!
Posted: May 2, 2017
There was a problem with past leadership and the new leadership is overcoming this effectively. This is not something that can be fixed over night, but the change has been more swift than I anticipated.
Posted: May 2, 2017
Posted: May 2, 2017
New leadership, new atmosphere! It is amazing what a change was made in 1 short year.
Posted: May 2, 2017
Posted: May 2, 2017
The teachers at this school have always been it's shining light.
Posted: May 2, 2017
Posted: May 2, 2017
I previously reviewed this school and it was not good. But in 2016/2017, Trails got a new lease on life in the form of new leadership. What a difference! I am updating my review to reflect the current state of this school, which is amazing!
New leadership, and a new (2nd year) PTCO board has made this school from a place I couldn't wait to leave behind to a place I am going to be sad about leaving.
The teachers have always been amazing, but now that they have support, the entire atmosphere has changed. It is great to see more parents coming out of the woodwork to be involved in the school now that they know they are welcome and appreciated rather than disrespected and tolerated.
Your children spend a majority of their time here during the school year, so it is important to feel like it is part of your family. And it does now, it really does.
Posted: August 12, 2015
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Posted: August 12, 2015
I LOVE this school! My child started Kindergarten and needed a lot of support. He got it and more! With the help of an entire team, his needs were fully met and I felt that they were willing to try everything just for my kiddo. Great staff too! Everyone is friends and children are their top priority.
Posted: August 17, 2014
We love Trails West. My older daughter is returning for 2nd grade and the younger going into kindergarten this year. The teachers and principal are very personable and take the time to get to know their students and their needs individually. We've had a very good experience so far and look forward to staying here throughout the girls' elementary years.
Posted: January 27, 2014
I called to set up a time to come in and tour the school. My son has an IEP, and I noticed the student growth rating was only a 3 out of 10. With his learning needs, I wanted to get a better feel for the overall school rather than just judging it solely on test scores. I was told they do not provide tours for Kindergarten parents because it would take too much time. The woman who originally answered the phone was polite and tried to be helpful, but eventually she transferred me to the office manager who was less than courteous. The best she could do was give my name and number to the principal. I was left with a knot in my stomach. I then went ahead and called another elementary school in the area, Rolling Hills, to set up a tour and was greeted by a helpful and friendly staff member who immediately said I could come in any day between 10am-2pm. She also said she would have a contact name and number for me when I arrived of a special educator who could answer my questions about providing services for my son. What a difference between schools!
Posted: January 21, 2014
Trails West Elementary has renewed my faith in public school education!!! As a teacher myself, I have a very high standard of academics and excellence in education for my 4 children. Trails West has more than exceeded my expectations. In particular, my first grade son has had a few glitches with his vision and reading. I had him tested by an outside professional and the school quickly assembled a team of people who work with my son every week to accommodate the areas of weakness determined by the developmental vision assessment. He has improved dramatically in a short amount of time and I know that he loves his teacher and he loves going to school. My 3rd grade daughter is also having a fantastic experience at Trails West. Kuddos to a job well done by all at Trails West Elementary!!
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