- Enrollment
- 2,097
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Trenton, NJ
Paul S. Robeson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Paul S. Robeson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341629003206
👥 S:T ratio 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paul S. Robeson Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 17
- elementary schools in Trenton · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 88.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Paul S. Robeson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paul S. Robeson Elementary School ranks #3 of 17 elementary schools in Trenton, NJ.
School address
District: Trenton Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341629003206 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Paul S. Robeson Elementary School grew from 341 students in 2022-23 to 367 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 341629003206 · Trenton, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 13.4:1 · 88.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Trenton Central High School - Main Campus (2,097 students)
Paul S. Robeson Elementary School grew from 341 students in 2022-23 to 367 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Paul S. Robeson 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 390
Paul S. Robeson Elementary School
390 students
What this shows Paul S. Robeson Elementary School reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paul S. Robeson Elementary School compares
Paul S. Robeson 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.9% | ▲ 200% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 200% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 20% 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
Hispanic or Latino 75.6%
African American 21.8%
White 1.3%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.1, Paul S. Robeson Elementary School is less mixed than 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 Paul S. Robeson 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 Paul S. Robeson 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
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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 (~390 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paul S. Robeson Elementary School
How many students attend Paul S. Robeson Elementary School?
Paul S. Robeson Elementary School has 390 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Trenton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul S. Robeson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul S. Robeson Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 14% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paul S. Robeson Elementary School?
88.9% of students at Paul S. Robeson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paul S. Robeson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Paul S. Robeson Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 75.6% of enrollment, in Trenton, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paul S. Robeson Elementary School?
Paul S. Robeson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Paul S. Robeson Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Trenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Paul S. Robeson Elementary School ranks #3 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 Paul S. Robeson 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.