Serving 564 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Paul S. Robeson 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 was 15% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 24% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
564 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)15%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)24%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
55%
32%
Black
42%
15%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NJ state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% NJ state average).
How many students attend Paul S. Robeson Elementary School?
564 students attend Paul S. Robeson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Paul S. Robeson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul S. Robeson Elementary School?
Paul S. Robeson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Paul S. Robeson Elementary School offer ?
Paul S. Robeson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Paul S. Robeson Elementary School part of?
Paul S. Robeson Elementary School is part of Trenton Public School District.
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