The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (12-13)
252 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
25 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-29%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-29%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Asian
(12-13)n/a
10%
Hispanic
(12-13)8%
23%
Black
(12-13)91%
16%
White
(12-13)1%
50%
Hawaiian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(12-13)n/a
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
85%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Stokes Elementary School?
252 students attend Stokes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Stokes Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What school district is Stokes Elementary School part of?
Stokes Elementary School is part of Trenton Public School District.
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