- Enrollment
- 2,097
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School grew from 498 students in 2022-23 to 530 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 341629006141 · Trenton, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
546 enr · 14.8:1 · 63.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Trenton Central High School - Main Campus (2,097 students)
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School grew from 498 students in 2022-23 to 530 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Joyce Kilmer 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 546
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School
546 students
What this shows Joyce Kilmer Elementary School reports 546 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joyce Kilmer Elementary School compares
Joyce Kilmer 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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.
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.
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 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
- 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
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 (~546 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 498 (2022-23) → 530 (2023-24), up 32.
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.
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.