Joseph Stokes Elementary School

Joseph Stokes Elementary School serves 344 students in grades Kindergarten-3. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 344 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Joseph Stokes Elementary School's student population of 344 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
344 students
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Joseph Stokes Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
42%
34%
Black
55%
15%
White
2%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Joseph Stokes Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.53
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Joseph Stokes Elementary School?
344 students attend Joseph Stokes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Joseph Stokes Elementary School students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph Stokes Elementary School?
Joseph Stokes Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Joseph Stokes Elementary School offer ?
Joseph Stokes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Joseph Stokes Elementary School part of?
Joseph Stokes Elementary School is part of Trenton Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 344 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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