Trenton Elementary

541 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Trenton Elementary School, located at 811 S. College Street in Trenton, Tennessee, serves as a primary educational hub for the local Gibson County community. As part of the Trenton Special School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for its young students, focusing on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and preparing children for their transition into higher grade levels.

The school is situated in the heart of Trenton, reflecting the close-knit character of a small-town educational facility. By maintaining a localized approach to instruction, Trenton Elementary aims to provide personalized attention to its student body, often emphasizing community involvement and strong partnerships between educators, students, and local families to ensure a well-rounded educational experience.

541

Total Students

37.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Trenton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	338
Hispanic	35
Black	125
Asian	1
Two or More	41
American Indian	1

White
338 (62.5 %)
Black
125 (23.1 %)
Two or More
41 (7.6 %)
Hispanic
35 (6.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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
Phone:	(731)855-0971
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	541
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 88

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 92