Serving 390 students in grades Kindergarten-3, 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 is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Reading Proficiency: 24%
- Attendance Zone: Paul S. Robeson Elementary School serves the eastern part of Trenton, NJ, encompassing an area of approximately 0.5 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paul S. Robeson Elementary School's student population of 390 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
390 students
Showing 2010–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2010–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Paul S. Robeson Elementary School is 0.38, 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)
10-14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)24%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2010–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
11%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
76%
35%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
14%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
37%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
38%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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?
390 students attend Paul S. Robeson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Paul S. Robeson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
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-3
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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