Enrollment
546
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Trenton, NJ
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Joyce Kilmer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341629006141
👥 S:T ratio 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Trenton · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 63.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joyce Kilmer Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Trenton, NJ.
School address
District: Trenton Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341629006141 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+25% 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
What stands out at Joyce Kilmer Elementary School
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Trenton, New Jersey, enrolling 546 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.8:1 is larger than about 90% of New Jersey schools and 25% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 63.9% of students qualify for free meals, 116% above the New Jersey average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 546 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 281 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #136.
Its student body is led by African American (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%) (diversity index 52/100).
Among Trenton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Clara Parker Elementary School (583 students): Joyce Kilmer Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.8:1 vs 14.6:1).
Trenton Public School District also operates Trenton Central High School - Main Campus (2,097 students) and Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy (890 students) alongside Joyce Kilmer Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Joyce Kilmer Elementary School compares
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.9% | ▲ 116% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 546 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
546
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 116% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$22,017
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Joyce Kilmer Elementary School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Trenton Public School District, which includes Joyce Kilmer Elementary School.
$22,017
Per student
-12%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Joyce Kilmer 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Daylight/Twilight High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dunn Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hedgepeth Williams Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joyce Kilmer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,097
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
4 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
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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~546 students)
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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 an 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 14.8:1, which is 25% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Trenton, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joyce Kilmer Elementary School?
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Joyce Kilmer Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Trenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Joyce Kilmer Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 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.
Is Joyce Kilmer Elementary School a good school?
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Trenton Public School District?
Besides Joyce Kilmer 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.
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