Serving 312 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Yardville Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Yardville Elementary School serves the southeast part of Trenton, NJ, covering an area of approximately 10 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 4.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yardville Elementary School's student population of 312 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
312 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
School Rankings
Yardville Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yardville Elementary School is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#848 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.8%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Yardville Elementary School's ranking?
Yardville Elementary School is ranked #848 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Yardville Elementary School?
312 students attend Yardville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Yardville Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yardville Elementary School?
Yardville Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Yardville Elementary School offer ?
Yardville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Yardville Elementary School part of?
Yardville Elementary School is part of Hamilton Township Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Yardville Elementary School located?
Yardville Elementary School is located in the Yardville Groveville neighborhood of Trenton, NJ. There are 2 other public schools located in Yardville Groveville.
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