Serving 341 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Paul S. Robeson 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 15% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 15%
- Reading Proficiency: 24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paul S. Robeson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Paul S. Robeson Elementary School's student population of 341 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
341 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Paul S. Robeson Elementary School is 0.32, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)15%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)24%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
81%
33%
Black
17%
15%
White
2%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NJ state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% NJ state average).
How many students attend Paul S. Robeson Elementary School?
341 students attend Paul S. Robeson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Paul S. Robeson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul S. Robeson Elementary School?
Paul S. Robeson Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Paul S. Robeson Elementary School offer ?
Paul S. Robeson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Paul S. Robeson Elementary School part of?
Paul S. Robeson Elementary School is part of Trenton Public School District.
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