- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Trenton, NC
Trenton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Trenton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370240001038
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trenton Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of North Carolina schools.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 98.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 153
- students enrolled
Trenton Elementary has class sizes smaller than 80% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jones County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370240001038 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Trenton Elementary grew from 149 students in 2022-23 to 157 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 12.1 → 12.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 370240001038 · Trenton, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
153 enr · 12.8:1 · 98.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Jones Senior High School (495 students)
Trenton Elementary grew from 149 students in 2022-23 to 157 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 12.1 → 12.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Trenton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jones Senior H
Jones Senior High School
495 students
- This school 153
Trenton Elementary
153 students
- Comfort Elemen 127
Comfort Elementary
127 students
- Maysville Elem 121
Maysville Elementary
121 students
- Pollocksville 120
Pollocksville Elementary
120 students
What this shows Trenton Elementary reports 153 students on the CCD universe file.
How Trenton Elementary compares
Trenton Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.0% | ▲ 48% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 153 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
153
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 20% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.1%
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
$17,058
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 153 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.5%
African American 32.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 11.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 40.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Trenton Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jones County Schools reports $17,058 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Trenton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Comfort Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maysville Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pollocksville Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Trenton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 120
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Trenton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~153 students)
Frequently asked questions about Trenton Elementary
How many students attend Trenton Elementary?
Trenton Elementary has 153 students enrolled. It is a public school in Trenton, NC. CCD year-over-year: 149 (2022-23) → 157 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trenton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Trenton Elementary is 12.8:1, which is 19% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 18% 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 Elementary?
98.0% of students at Trenton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trenton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Trenton Elementary is White at 40.5% of enrollment, in Trenton, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trenton Elementary?
Trenton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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).
What other schools are in Jones County Schools?
Besides Trenton Elementary, Jones County Schools also operates Jones Senior High School (495 students), Comfort Elementary (127 students), and Maysville Elementary (121 students). See the Jones County Schools district page for the complete list.