Enrollment
779
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Trenton Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Trenton Elementary School
Trenton Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Trenton, Florida, enrolling 779 students.
At 16.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Florida median, within a few percentage points of the 17.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.3% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 779 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 999 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #84, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 390 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Gilchrist also operates Trenton High School (701 students) and Bell High School (696 students) alongside Trenton Elementary 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 Elementary School compares
Trenton Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,383
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gilchrist, which includes Trenton Elementary School.
$11,383
Per student
+2%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.8%
State 58.1%
Federal 19.2%
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 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
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~779 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Trenton on the city page.
Is Trenton Elementary School a good school?
Trenton Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida 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 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.
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