Serving 292 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Trenton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Trenton Elementary School's student population of 292 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
292 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Trenton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Trenton Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4913 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
26%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
66%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trenton Elementary School's ranking?
Trenton Elementary School is ranked #4913 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Trenton Elementary School often compared to?
Trenton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leonard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Trenton Elementary School?
292 students attend Trenton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Trenton Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Trenton Elementary School?
Trenton Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Trenton Elementary School offer ?
Trenton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Trenton Elementary School part of?
Trenton Elementary School is part of Trenton Independent School District.
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