Serving 746 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William L Antheil 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 26% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (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.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 746 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: WL Antheil Elementary School serves the eastern part of Trenton, NJ, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 5.4 square miles. Families typically face a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.5 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 2.9 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
William L Antheil Elementary School's student population of 746 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
746 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
William L Antheil Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William L Antheil Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1754 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
36%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. 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 is William L Antheil Elementary School's ranking?
William L Antheil Elementary School is ranked #1754 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are William L Antheil Elementary School often compared to?
William L Antheil Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parkway Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend William L Antheil Elementary School?
746 students attend William L Antheil Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of William L Antheil Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William L Antheil Elementary School?
William L Antheil Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does William L Antheil Elementary School offer ?
William L Antheil Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William L Antheil Elementary School part of?
William L Antheil Elementary School is part of Ewing Township School District.
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