- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Trenton, TX
Trenton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Trenton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484314009560
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trenton Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Trenton · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Trenton Middle has class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trenton Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Trenton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Trenton Middle grew from 192 students in 2022-23 to 205 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 11.1 → 11.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 484314009560 · Trenton, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
223 enr · 20.3:1 · 31.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Trenton El (276 students)
Trenton Middle grew from 192 students in 2022-23 to 205 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 11.1 → 11.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Trenton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Trenton El
Trenton El
276 students
- This school
Trenton Middle
223 students
- Trenton H S
Trenton H S
213 students
What this shows Trenton Middle reports 223 students on the CCD universe file.
How Trenton Middle compares
Trenton Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▲ 38% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.3% | ▼ 49% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 223 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
223
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 93% in Texas - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 58.7%
Hispanic or Latino 34.5%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 58.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Trenton Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Trenton H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Trenton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~223 students)
Frequently asked questions about Trenton Middle
How many students attend Trenton Middle?
Trenton Middle has 223 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Trenton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 192 (2022-23) → 205 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trenton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Trenton Middle is 20.3:1, which is 38% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Trenton Middle?
31.3% of students at Trenton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trenton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Trenton Middle is White at 58.7% of enrollment, in Trenton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trenton Middle?
Trenton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Middle rank among public schools in Trenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Trenton Middle ranks #2 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 Middle, Trenton Isd also operates Trenton El (276 students) and Trenton H S (213 students). See the Trenton Isd district page for the complete list.