- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Trenton, TX
Trenton El
Federal NCES profile for Trenton El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484314004901
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trenton El earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Trenton · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 39.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Trenton El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trenton El ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Trenton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Trenton El held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.2 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 484314004901 · Trenton, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
276 enr · 13.1:1 · 39.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Trenton Middle (223 students)
Trenton El held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.2 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Trenton El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Trenton El
276 students
- Trenton Middle
Trenton Middle
223 students
- Trenton H S
Trenton H S
213 students
What this shows Trenton El reports 276 students on the CCD universe file.
How Trenton El compares
Trenton El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.1% | ▼ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$14,186
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.8%
Hispanic or Latino 30.8%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Trenton El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Trenton Isd reports $14,186 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Trenton El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trenton H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Trenton El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide other 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 (~276 students)
Frequently asked questions about Trenton El
How many students attend Trenton El?
Trenton El has 276 students enrolled. It is a public school in Trenton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 292 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trenton El?
The student-teacher ratio at Trenton El is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Trenton El?
39.1% of students at Trenton El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trenton El?
The largest demographic group at Trenton El is White at 59.8% of enrollment, in Trenton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trenton El?
Trenton El has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Trenton El rank among public schools in Trenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Trenton El ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Trenton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Trenton Isd?
Besides Trenton El, Trenton Isd also operates Trenton Middle (223 students) and Trenton H S (213 students). See the Trenton Isd district page for the complete list.