Morgan Elementary School

38 Stamford Road
Trenton, NJ 08619
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 284 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Morgan Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 284 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 50% in NJ
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Morgan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Morgan Elementary School's student population of 284 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
284 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Morgan Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morgan Elementary School is 0.60, 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)
#668 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Morgan Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Morgan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Morgan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Morgan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
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Hispanic
29%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Morgan Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
15%
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White
56%
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Morgan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Morgan Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Morgan Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Morgan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Morgan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Morgan Elementary School's ranking?
Morgan Elementary School is ranked #668 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Morgan Elementary School?
284 students attend Morgan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Morgan Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morgan Elementary School?
Morgan Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Morgan Elementary School offer ?
Morgan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Morgan Elementary School part of?
Morgan Elementary School is part of Hamilton Township Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Morgan Elementary School located?
Morgan Elementary School is located in the Mercerville Hamilton Square neighborhood of Trenton, NJ. There are 9 other public schools located in Mercerville Hamilton Square.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 284 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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