Enrollment
329
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 341629006145
Jefferson Elementary — Trenton, NJ
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 51
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Trenton Public School District · New Jersey
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.5%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+135% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson Elementary compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Jefferson Elementary reports 329 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 29.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the New Jersey state mean of 11.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 23% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 69.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 135% above the New Jersey average and 34% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Trenton Public School District spends $29,952 per pupil district-wide, above the New Jersey average of $29,189 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 5.9% from local sources (property taxes), 82.1% from the state, and 12.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jefferson Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Jersey state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.5% | ▲ 135% | 29.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 31% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
69.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 135% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 65% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$29,952
per pupil, district-wide
— above New Jersey avg of $29,189
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 329 Top 31% in New Jersey — larger than 69% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Students per teacher 12.2:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 69.5% +135% vs state
NCES ID 341629006145
Student demographics
African American 62.3%
Hispanic or Latino 34.3%
Two or More 1.8%
White 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 62.3% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Trenton Public School District, which includes Jefferson Elementary.
$29,952
Per student
+3%
vs New Jersey
Avg $29,189
+54%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 5.9%
State 82.1%
Federal 12.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,097
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
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546 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Luis Munoz-Rivera Elementary School
Standard public school
468 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Stokes Elementary School
Standard public school
347 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has 329 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Trenton, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Elementary?
69.5% of students at Jefferson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Elementary is African American at 62.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Trenton, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.