Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School serves 530 students in grades 4-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 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: 4-6
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School's student population of 530 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
530 students
Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School is 0.51, 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
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
37%
34%
Black
60%
15%
White
2%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups


Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School?
530 students attend Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School students are Black, 37% 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 Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School?
Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School offer ?
Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School part of?
Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School is part of Trenton Public School District.
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