- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Trenton, TN
Trenton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Trenton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470410001705
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trenton Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Trenton · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 550
- students enrolled
Trenton Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trenton Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Trenton, TN.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Trenton Elementary held near 550 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.3 → 36.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 470410001705 · Trenton, TN Other · MID · TRAD
550 enr · 14.9:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Trenton Middle School (393 students)
Trenton Elementary held near 550 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.3 → 36.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Trenton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Trenton Elementary
550 students
- Trenton Middle
Trenton Middle School
393 students
- Peabody High S
Peabody High School
319 students
What this shows Trenton Elementary reports 550 students on the CCD universe file.
How Trenton Elementary compares
Trenton Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,912
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 550 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.4%
African American 22.9%
Two or More 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Trenton Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Trenton reports $10,912 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peabody High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~550 students)
Frequently asked questions about Trenton Elementary
How many students attend Trenton Elementary?
Trenton Elementary has 550 students enrolled. It is a public school in Trenton, TN. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 550 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trenton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Trenton Elementary is 14.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trenton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Trenton Elementary is White at 58.4% of enrollment, in Trenton, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trenton Elementary?
Trenton Elementary 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 rank among public schools in Trenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Trenton Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Trenton, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Trenton?
Besides Trenton Elementary, Trenton also operates Trenton Middle School (393 students) and Peabody High School (319 students). See the Trenton district page for the complete list.