Enrollment
213
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484314004902
👥 S:T ratio 50
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 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 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Trenton · Resource Index
- 41
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Trenton H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Trenton H S
Trenton H S is a mid-sized high school in Trenton, Texas, enrolling 213 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 27.4% free-meal eligibility runs 56% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 213 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 226 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #192, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 51/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 213 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Trenton Isd spends $10,574 per pupil, 23% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Trenton Isd also operates Trenton El (276 students) and Trenton Middle (223 students) alongside Trenton H S.
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 H S compares
Trenton H S on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,574
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Trenton Isd, which includes Trenton H S.
$10,574
Per student
-23%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 52.2%
Federal 9.0%
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 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
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~213 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.5:1)
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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.
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 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Trenton on the city page.
Is Trenton H S a good school?
Trenton H S earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools. 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 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.
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