Trenton Public School District
15,964 Students
25 Schools
District Overview
Headquartered at 108 North Clinton Avenue in Trenton, New Jersey, the Trenton Public School District serves as an active, comprehensive educational system anchored in a small city environment within the greater Trenton-Princeton metropolitan area. As an open, traditional public school district, it operates 25 schools offering an uninterrupted learning continuum from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district caters to a total enrollment of nearly 16,000 students—including a robust early childhood program serving over 1,900 pre-kindergarten learners—providing equitable access to foundational academics, college preparation, and developmental support across all grade levels.
To guide and enrich its diverse student body of 15,964 scholars, the Trenton Public School District employs a dedicated workforce of approximately 3,500 full-time equivalent staff members. This staffing framework includes roughly 1,981 full-time equivalent classroom teachers alongside 194 instructional aides and more than 1,320 specialized support staff, ensuring that students receive comprehensive instructional guidance and wraparound services. Representing a rich multicultural community, the district remains committed to fostering safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments. Families, prospective students, and education researchers can learn more about district initiatives and school programs by visiting their central administrative headquarters or accessing their web portal at www.trenton.k12.nj.us.
To guide and enrich its diverse student body of 15,964 scholars, the Trenton Public School District employs a dedicated workforce of approximately 3,500 full-time equivalent staff members. This staffing framework includes roughly 1,981 full-time equivalent classroom teachers alongside 194 instructional aides and more than 1,320 specialized support staff, ensuring that students receive comprehensive instructional guidance and wraparound services. Representing a rich multicultural community, the district remains committed to fostering safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments. Families, prospective students, and education researchers can learn more about district initiatives and school programs by visiting their central administrative headquarters or accessing their web portal at www.trenton.k12.nj.us.
25
Total Schools
15,964
Total Students
1,980.8
Full-Time Teachers
8.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 153 |
| Hispanic | 10,659 |
| Black | 4,863 |
| Asian | 36 |
| Two or More | 218 |
| American Indian | 10 |
| Pacific Islander | 25 |
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Hispanic10,659 (66.8%)
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Black4,863 (30.5%)
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Two or More218 (1.4%)
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White153 (1.0%)
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Asian36 (0.2%)
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Pacific Islander25 (0.2%)
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American Indian10 (0.1%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 13 |
| Middle | 9 |
| High | 2 |
| Other | 5 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | Not a charter district |
| Number of schools: | 25 |
| Students: | 15,964* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 1,980.8* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 8.1 |
Schools in Trenton Public School District
Found 29 Schools
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