TRENTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Trenton Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jones County Schools school district, located in Trenton, NC with about 211 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, Trenton Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Trenton Elementary School is a public primary school located in the town of Trenton, North Carolina, and serves as a key educational facility within the Jones County Public Schools district. As a community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports academic growth and social development for elementary-aged students in the surrounding rural area. Its mission aligns with the district’s broader commitment to providing a rigorous, safe, and nurturing learning experience that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school’s website serves as a central hub for parents and guardians to stay informed about daily operations, curriculum updates, and school-wide events. By emphasizing local involvement and maintaining close communication with families, Trenton Elementary functions as an integral part of the Jones County educational framework. The school strives to instill foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking, all while promoting character development within a supportive small-town atmosphere.

For more information, contact Trenton Elementary at (252) 448-3441 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

188 Elementary Sch Lane
Trenton, NC 28585
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TRENTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Trenton, NC with about 211 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
211
Teachers:
17.25
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 211 students

Black or African American
45.5%
White
39.3%
Hispanic/Latino
14.2%
Two or more races
0.9%

Female
46.0%
Male
54.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.