Cadwalader Elementary School serves 185 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cadwalader Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Cadwalader Elementary School's student population of 185 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
185 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cadwalader Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-29%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
23%
34%
Black
71%
14%
White
3%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Cadwalader Elementary School?
185 students attend Cadwalader Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Cadwalader Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cadwalader Elementary School?
Cadwalader Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cadwalader Elementary School offer ?
Cadwalader Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Cadwalader Elementary School part of?
Cadwalader Elementary School is part of Trenton Public School District.
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