Joseph Stokes Elementary School serves 344 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
344 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
42%
34%
Black
55%
14%
White
2%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Joseph Stokes Elementary School?
344 students attend Joseph Stokes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Joseph Stokes Elementary School students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Joseph Stokes Elementary School?
Joseph Stokes Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Joseph Stokes Elementary School offer ?
Joseph Stokes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Joseph Stokes Elementary School part of?
Joseph Stokes Elementary School is part of Trenton Public School District.
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