Enrollment
546
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 341629006141
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School — Trenton, NJ
Federal NCES profile for Joyce Kilmer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 46
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)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.9%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+116% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Joyce Kilmer Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School reports 546 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 37.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% 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 15% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 63.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 116% above the New Jersey average and 23% 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 46/100 (D), 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 Joyce Kilmer Elementary School 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.9% | ▲ 116% | 29.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 546 | top 66% | — | — |
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
63.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 116% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
— 13% above state mean
Top 82% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 18% 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 546 Top 66% in New Jersey — larger than 34% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 37.0
Students per teacher 13.5:1 +13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 63.9% +116% vs state
NCES ID 341629006141
Student demographics
African American 58.1%
Hispanic or Latino 38.3%
Two or More 2.4%
White 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 58.1% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Trenton Public School District, which includes Joyce Kilmer Elementary School.
$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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468 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Stokes Elementary School
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347 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
329 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Joyce Kilmer Elementary School
How many students attend Joyce Kilmer Elementary School?
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School has 546 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Trenton, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joyce Kilmer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joyce Kilmer Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 13% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joyce Kilmer Elementary School?
63.9% of students at Joyce Kilmer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joyce Kilmer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Joyce Kilmer Elementary School is African American at 58.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Trenton, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joyce Kilmer Elementary School?
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) 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.