Gregory Elementary School

www.trenton.k12.org/gregoryelelmentary_home

269 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Gregory Elementary School, located at 500 Rutherford Avenue in Trenton, New Jersey, is a public school serving students within the Trenton Public School District. As part of an urban school system, the institution focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to a diverse student body, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is integrated into the local Trenton community, aiming to foster an environment that supports both the educational and social-emotional development of its students during their formative years.

Like many schools in the district, Gregory Elementary is tasked with meeting the diverse needs of its population by implementing various state-mandated curricula and supportive programs. The school serves as a neighborhood hub, prioritizing classroom engagement and the cultivation of essential skills necessary for students to transition successfully to middle school. Through its commitment to public education, the school strives to empower its young learners by providing the resources and guidance required to navigate their academic journeys in an urban setting.

269

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

105.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gregory Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	52
Black	209
Two or More	7
Pacific Islander	1

Black
209 (77.7 %)
Hispanic
52 (19.3 %)
Two or More
7 (2.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Trenton Public School District
Phone:	(609)656-4740
Website:	http://www.trenton.k12.org/gregoryelelmentary_home
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	269
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	269
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 71

Ungraded 15