TRENTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.gilchristschools.org/

809 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Trenton Elementary School, located at 1350 SW State Road 26 in Trenton, Florida, serves as a central educational hub within the Gilchrist County School District. As a primary institution in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment for children in their early formative years. It operates with a commitment to student development, emphasizing core curriculum standards and fostering a supportive learning atmosphere designed to prepare students for their future educational endeavors.

The school is integrated into the broader Gilchrist County school system, which prioritizes community involvement and student-centered growth. By maintaining a structured academic program, Trenton Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while promoting essential social and cognitive skills. Families looking for detailed information regarding current school initiatives, academic calendars, faculty contact details, and district-wide policies can typically find these resources through the official Gilchrist County School District digital portal.

809

Total Students

46.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TRENTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	601
Hispanic	114
Black	53
Two or More	41

White
601 (74.3 %)
Hispanic
114 (14.1 %)
Black
53 (6.6 %)
Two or More
41 (5.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	GILCHRIST
Phone:	(352)463-3224
Website:	http://www.gilchristschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	809
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	357
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 86

Kindergarten 134

Grade 1 138

Grade 2 130

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 105