Trenton Elementary School
Tel:
(352) 463-3224
Trenton Elementary School serves 782 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Trenton Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Trenton Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Trenton Elementary School's student population of 782 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 782 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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School Comparison
Trenton Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Trenton Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #685 out of 3633 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 33% |
| Black | 7% | 22% |
| White | 76% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gilchrist School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Trenton Elementary School is Gilchrist Virtual Franchise (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Trenton Gilchrist Virtual Franchise Grades: 6-12 | 5 students
0.7 miles
310 Nw 11th Ave
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3200 0.7 6-12 5 - Trenton Gilchrist Virtual Instruction Program Grades: K-12
0.7 miles
310 Nw 11th Ave
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3200 0.7 K-12 n/a - Trenton Gilchrist Virtual Instruction Program (district Provided) Grades: K-5 | 1 student
0.7 miles
310 Nw 11th Ave
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3200 0.7 K-5 1 - Trenton Gilchrist Virtual Instruction (course Offerings) Grades: K-12
0.8 miles
310 Nw 11th Ave
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3200 0.8 K-12 n/a - Trenton Trenton High School Magnet School
Grades: 6-12 | 646 students
0.8 miles
1013 N Main St
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3210 0.8 6-12 646
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