Enrollment
390
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.9%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+200% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Paul S. Robeson Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Paul S. Robeson Elementary School
Paul S. Robeson Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Trenton, New Jersey, enrolling 390 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 88.9% of students qualify for free meals, 200% above the New Jersey average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 390 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 58 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #17.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (76%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 38/100).
Among Trenton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Clara Parker Elementary School (583 students): Paul S. Robeson Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.4:1 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 Paul S. Robeson 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 Paul S. Robeson Elementary School compares
Paul S. Robeson 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Trenton Public School District, which includes Paul S. Robeson 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 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
- 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
5 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
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
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 (~390 students)
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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.
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.
Is Paul S. Robeson Elementary School a good school?
Paul S. Robeson Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 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.
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