Serving 319 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Dr. Crosby Copeland Jr Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 319 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. Crosby Copeland Jr Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dr. Crosby Copeland Jr Elementary School's student population of 319 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
319 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dr. Crosby Copeland Jr Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Crosby Copeland Jr Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2058 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
35%
34%
Black
62%
15%
White
1%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Crosby Copeland Jr Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. Crosby Copeland Jr Elementary School is ranked #2058 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Dr. Crosby Copeland Jr Elementary School often compared to?
Dr. Crosby Copeland Jr Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lawrence Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Dr. Crosby Copeland Jr Elementary School?
319 students attend Dr. Crosby Copeland Jr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Dr. Crosby Copeland Jr Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Crosby Copeland Jr Elementary School?
Dr. Crosby Copeland Jr Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dr. Crosby Copeland Jr Elementary School offer ?
Dr. Crosby Copeland Jr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Dr. Crosby Copeland Jr Elementary School part of?
Dr. Crosby Copeland Jr Elementary School is part of Trenton Public School District.
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