P.J. HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

P.J. Hill Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Trenton Public School District school district, located in TRENTON, NJ with about 815 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 64 teachers, P.J. Hill 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.

P.J. Hill Elementary School, located at 1010 East State Street in Trenton, New Jersey, is a public school serving the local community within the Trenton Public School District. As an urban elementary institution, it focuses on providing foundational education to a diverse student population, emphasizing core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development among its students.

Beyond its academic curriculum, P.J. Hill Elementary acts as a vital hub for the East State Street neighborhood. The school typically engages in initiatives designed to improve student outcomes and bridge achievement gaps, often utilizing community resources and parental involvement to strengthen its programs. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and character education, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, reflecting the broader mission of the Trenton Public School District to empower students for future success in a diverse society.

For more information, contact P.J. Hill Elementary at (609) 656-4980 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.