- Enrollment
- 2,097
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Trenton, NJ
Gregory Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gregory Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341629003222
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gregory Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #8 of 17
- elementary schools in Trenton · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 82.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Gregory Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gregory Elementary School ranks #8 of 17 elementary schools in Trenton, NJ.
School address
District: Trenton Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341629003222 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Gregory Elementary School grew from 269 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (+9.7%).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 341629003222 · Trenton, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 12.4:1 · 82.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Trenton Central High School - Main Campus (2,097 students)
Gregory Elementary School grew from 269 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (+9.7%). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Gregory Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Trenton Centra
Trenton Central High School - Main Campus
2,097 students
- Trenton Centra
Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy
890 students
- Daylight/Twili 756
Daylight/Twilight High School
756 students
- Dunn Middle Sc 703
Dunn Middle School
703 students
- Hedgepeth Will 668
Hedgepeth Williams Elementary School
668 students
- This school 311
Gregory Elementary School
311 students
What this shows Gregory Elementary School reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gregory Elementary School compares
Gregory Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.2% | ▲ 178% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 178% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
68.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,249
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 69.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
Two or More 6.1%
White 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Gregory Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Trenton Public School District reports $23,249 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gregory Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton Central High School - Main Campus | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Daylight/Twilight High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dunn Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hedgepeth Williams Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gregory Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Trenton
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Clara Parker Elementary School
Standard public school
583 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School
Standard public school
546 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Luis Munoz-Rivera Elementary School
Standard public school
468 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Stokes Elementary School
Standard public school
347 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
329 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~311 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gregory Elementary School
How many students attend Gregory Elementary School?
Gregory Elementary School has 311 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Trenton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 269 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gregory Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gregory Elementary School is 12.4:1, which is 5% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gregory Elementary School?
82.2% of students at Gregory Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gregory Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gregory Elementary School is African American at 69.1% of enrollment, in Trenton, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gregory Elementary School?
Gregory Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gregory Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Trenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Gregory Elementary School ranks #8 of 17 elementary schools in Trenton, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Trenton on the city page.
What other schools are in Trenton Public School District?
Besides Gregory Elementary School, Trenton Public School District also operates Trenton Central High School - Main Campus (2,097 students), Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy (890 students), and Daylight/Twilight High School (756 students). See the Trenton Public School District district page for the complete list.