- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Trenton, IL
Trenton Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Trenton Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173942003987
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trenton Elem School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Trenton · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 207
- students enrolled
Trenton Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trenton Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Trenton, IL.
School address
District: Wesclin Cusd 3 · Illinois
NCES ID 173942003987 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Trenton Elem School held near 204 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 173942003987 · Trenton, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
207 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Wesclin Middle School (492 students)
Trenton Elem School held near 204 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Trenton Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wesclin Middle
Wesclin Middle School
492 students
- Wesclin Sr Hig
Wesclin Sr High School
343 students
- New Baden Elem
New Baden Elementary School
246 students
- This school
Trenton Elem School
207 students
What this shows Trenton Elem School reports 207 students on the CCD universe file.
How Trenton Elem School compares
Trenton Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 207 | top 81% | - | - |
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.
207
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Illinois - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,984
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.1, Trenton Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Wesclin Cusd 3 reports $12,984 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Trenton Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wesclin Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wesclin Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Baden Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Trenton Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~207 students)
Frequently asked questions about Trenton Elem School
How many students attend Trenton Elem School?
Trenton Elem School has 207 students enrolled. It is a public school in Trenton, IL. CCD year-over-year: 208 (2022-23) → 204 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trenton Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Trenton Elem School is 14.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trenton Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Trenton Elem School is White at 87.4% of enrollment, in Trenton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trenton Elem School?
Trenton Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Trenton Elem School rank among public schools in Trenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Trenton Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Trenton, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wesclin Cusd 3?
Besides Trenton Elem School, Wesclin Cusd 3 also operates Wesclin Middle School (492 students), Wesclin Sr High School (343 students), and New Baden Elementary School (246 students). See the Wesclin Cusd 3 district page for the complete list.