- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Trenton, FL
Trenton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Trenton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120063002748
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trenton Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Trenton · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 54.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Trenton Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trenton Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Trenton, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Trenton Elementary School held near 837 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.6 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 120063002748 · Trenton, FL Other · MID · TRAD
779 enr · 16.9:1 · 54.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Trenton High School (701 students)
Trenton Elementary School held near 837 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.6 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Trenton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Trenton Elementary School
779 students
- Trenton High S
Trenton High School
701 students
- Bell High Scho
Bell High School
696 students
- Bell Elementar
Bell Elementary School
656 students
- Gilchrist Virt 26
Gilchrist Virtual Franchise
26 students
- Gilchrist Virt 4
Gilchrist Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
4 students
What this shows Trenton Elementary School reports 779 students on the CCD universe file.
How Trenton Elementary School compares
Trenton Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.3% | ▲ 4% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 779 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
779
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 54% in Florida - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,714
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
African American 6.2%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, Trenton Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gilchrist reports $12,714 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Trenton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bell High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bell Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gilchrist Virtual Franchise | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Gilchrist Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided) | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Trenton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~779 students)
Frequently asked questions about Trenton Elementary School
How many students attend Trenton Elementary School?
Trenton Elementary School has 779 students enrolled. It is a public school in Trenton, FL. CCD year-over-year: 809 (2022-23) → 837 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trenton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Trenton Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 8% higher 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 School?
54.3% of students at Trenton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trenton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Trenton Elementary School is White at 73.4% of enrollment, in Trenton, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trenton Elementary School?
Trenton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Elementary School rank among schools in Trenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Trenton Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Trenton, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Gilchrist?
Besides Trenton Elementary School, Gilchrist also operates Trenton High School (701 students), Bell High School (696 students), and Bell Elementary School (656 students). See the Gilchrist district page for the complete list.