Enrollment
207
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Trenton Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Trenton Elem School
Trenton Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Trenton, Illinois, enrolling 207 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 207 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Wesclin Cusd 3 spends $12,421 per pupil, 27% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Wesclin Cusd 3 also operates Wesclin Middle School (492 students) and Wesclin Sr High School (343 students) alongside Trenton Elem 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 Trenton Elem School compares
Trenton Elem School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,421
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wesclin Cusd 3, which includes Trenton Elem School.
$12,421
Per student
-27%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.9%
State 50.6%
Federal 9.5%
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 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
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~207 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Trenton on the city page.
Is Trenton Elem School a good school?
Trenton Elem School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 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.
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