- Enrollment
- 2,097
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Trenton, NJ
P.J. Hill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for P.J. Hill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341629003236
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
P.J. Hill Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New Jersey schools.
- #10 of 17
- elementary schools in Trenton · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 57.2%
- free-lunch eligible
P.J. Hill Elementary has class sizes larger than 95% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, P.J. Hill Elementary ranks #10 of 17 elementary schools in Trenton, NJ.
School address
District: Trenton Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341629003236 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
P.J. Hill Elementary grew from 502 students in 2022-23 to 542 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 341629003236 · Trenton, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
555 enr · 16.3:1 · 57.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Trenton Central High School - Main Campus (2,097 students)
P.J. Hill Elementary grew from 502 students in 2022-23 to 542 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
P.J. Hill Elementary 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 555
P.J. Hill Elementary
555 students
What this shows P.J. Hill Elementary reports 555 students on the CCD universe file.
How P.J. Hill Elementary compares
P.J. Hill Elementary 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 38% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.2% | ▲ 93% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 95% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.4%
African American 20.9%
Two or More 1.6%
White 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.2, P.J. Hill Elementary is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
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 P.J. Hill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton Central High School - Main Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to P.J. Hill Elementary'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
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
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 (~555 students)
Frequently asked questions about P.J. Hill Elementary
How many students attend P.J. Hill Elementary?
P.J. Hill Elementary has 555 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Trenton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 502 (2022-23) → 542 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at P.J. Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at P.J. Hill Elementary is 16.3:1, which is 38% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at P.J. Hill Elementary?
57.2% of students at P.J. Hill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of P.J. Hill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at P.J. Hill Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 76.4% of enrollment, in Trenton, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for P.J. Hill Elementary?
P.J. Hill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does P.J. Hill Elementary rank among elementary schools in Trenton?
By Resource Investment Index, P.J. Hill Elementary ranks #10 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 P.J. Hill Elementary, 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.