Joyce Kilmer Elementary School serves 498 students in grades 4-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 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 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School's student population of 498 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
498 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Joyce Kilmer Elementary School is 0.49, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
36%
33%
Black
62%
15%
White
1%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Joyce Kilmer Elementary School?
498 students attend Joyce Kilmer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Joyce Kilmer Elementary School students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joyce Kilmer Elementary School?
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Joyce Kilmer Elementary School offer ?
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Joyce Kilmer Elementary School part of?
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School is part of Trenton Public School District.
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