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Trenton Public School District

New Jersey · Public School District
17
Schools
9,374
Students
$35,577
Per-Pupil Spend
+148% nat'l
61.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+9pp vs nat'l
73.4%
Graduation Rate
-13.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Trenton Public School District is a public school district in New Jersey serving 9,374 students across 17 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 5 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 73.4% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $35,577 is above average for a US public school district. 61% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (17)
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Clara Parker Elementary School04–06515
Dunn Middle School07–08670
Grant Elementary School04–06542
Hedgepeth Williams Elementary School04–06582
Monument Elementary School04–06460
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Daylight/Twilight High School07–12479
Trenton Central High School - Main Campus10–122,255
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy09–09796
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$35,577+148% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
82%
State
82.1%
Local (property tax)
5.9%
Federal
12.0%

State funding accounts for 82% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
17
Schools
9,374
Students
61%
Free Lunch
$36K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate73.4%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateNew Jersey →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $35,577 per pupil — 148% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 17 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 73.4%, graduation is 13.1 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Trenton Public School District?
Trenton Public School District has 17 public schools, serving a total of 9,374 students.
What is the graduation rate for Trenton Public School District?
The graduation rate is 73.4%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Trenton Public School District spend per student?
Trenton Public School District spends $35,577 per pupil — 148% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Trenton Public School District?
61% of students in Trenton Public School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Trenton Public School District?
No, Trenton Public School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Trenton Public School District serve?
Trenton Public School District serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Trenton Public School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Trenton Public School District is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.