- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Trenton, TX
Trenton H S
Federal NCES profile for Trenton H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484314004902
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trenton H S earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Trenton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 27.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Trenton H S has class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trenton H S ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Trenton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Trenton H S held near 203 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.3 → 16.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 484314004902 · Trenton, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
213 enr · 12.5:1 · 27.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Trenton El (276 students)
Trenton H S held near 203 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.3 → 16.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Trenton H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Trenton El
Trenton El
276 students
- Trenton Middle
Trenton Middle
223 students
- This school
Trenton H S
213 students
What this shows Trenton H S reports 213 students on the CCD universe file.
How Trenton H S compares
Trenton H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.4% | ▼ 56% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 213 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
213
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 28% in Texas - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.7%
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
$14,186
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 62.0%
Hispanic or Latino 32.9%
African American 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Trenton H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Trenton Isd reports $14,186 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Trenton H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trenton Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Trenton H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide high 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 (~213 students)
Frequently asked questions about Trenton H S
How many students attend Trenton H S?
Trenton H S has 213 students enrolled. It is a high school in Trenton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 208 (2022-23) → 203 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trenton H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Trenton H S is 12.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% 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 H S?
27.4% of students at Trenton H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trenton H S?
The largest demographic group at Trenton H S is White at 62.0% of enrollment, in Trenton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trenton H S?
Trenton H S has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 H S rank among public schools in Trenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Trenton H S ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Trenton, TX. 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 Isd?
Besides Trenton H S, Trenton Isd also operates Trenton El (276 students) and Trenton Middle (223 students). See the Trenton Isd district page for the complete list.