Monument Elementary School

145 Pennington Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 430 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Monument Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 430 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Monument Elementary School's student population of 430 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
430 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Monument Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monument Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#2133 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Monument Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Monument Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Monument Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Monument Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Hispanic
53%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Monument Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
46%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Monument Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
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40%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Monument Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Monument Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Monument Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Monument Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monument Elementary School's ranking?
Monument Elementary School is ranked #2133 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Monument Elementary School?
430 students attend Monument Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Monument Elementary School students are Hispanic, 46% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monument Elementary School?
Monument Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Monument Elementary School offer ?
Monument Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Monument Elementary School part of?
Monument Elementary School is part of Trenton Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 430 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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