Trenton Elementary

tes.jonesnc.net/

149 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

149

Total Students

12.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Trenton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	63
Hispanic	27
Black	50
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

White
63 (42.3 %)
Black
50 (33.6 %)
Hispanic
27 (18.1 %)
Two or More
8 (5.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.7 %)

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:	Jones County Schools
Phone:	(252)448-3441
Website:	http://tes.jonesnc.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	149
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	150
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 16

Kindergarten 19

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 18

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 22