- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Trenton, FL
Trenton High School
Federal NCES profile for Trenton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120063000862
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trenton High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Trenton · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Trenton High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trenton High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Trenton, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Trenton High School held near 723 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 120063000862 · Trenton, FL Other · MID · TRAD
701 enr · 22.6:1 · 43.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Trenton Elementary School (779 students)
Trenton High School held near 723 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Trenton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Trenton Elemen
Trenton Elementary School
779 students
- This school
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 High School reports 701 students on the CCD universe file.
How Trenton High School compares
Trenton High 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 | 22.6:1 | ▲ 27% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▼ 16% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 701 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
701
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 87% in Florida - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.0%
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 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
120
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 75.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
African American 7.1%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, Trenton High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bell High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bell Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower 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 High 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 (~701 students)
Frequently asked questions about Trenton High School
How many students attend Trenton High School?
Trenton High School has 701 students enrolled. It is a public school in Trenton, FL. CCD year-over-year: 715 (2022-23) → 723 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trenton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Trenton High School is 22.6:1, which is 27% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Trenton High School?
43.9% of students at Trenton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trenton High School?
The largest demographic group at Trenton High School is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in Trenton, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trenton High School?
Trenton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 High School rank among schools in Trenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Trenton High School ranks #3 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 High School, Gilchrist also operates Trenton Elementary School (779 students), Bell High School (696 students), and Bell Elementary School (656 students). See the Gilchrist district page for the complete list.