Cadwalader Elementary School

Summary:

Cadwalader Elementary School is a small public elementary school serving grades K-3 in Trenton, New Jersey, part of the Trenton Public School District. With just 163 students, the school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in the state, struggling with extremely low academic achievement, high chronic absenteeism, and serving a high-poverty student population.

Cadwalader Elementary's academic performance is strikingly low, with only 11.5% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts and just 7.7% proficient in math, compared to state averages of 43.6% and 47.6% respectively. The school's chronic absenteeism rates have ranged from 16.6% to 49.7% in recent years, far exceeding the state average. Additionally, 60.74% of Cadwalader's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the significant socioeconomic challenges the school faces.

While Cadwalader Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, this has not translated into improved academic outcomes. In fact, the school's performance lags far behind nearby The Village Charter School and Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities, as well as other elementary schools in the Trenton Public School District. Despite its small size and resources, Cadwalader Elementary has not shown any meaningful improvement in its academic performance or other key metrics over the past 15 years, reflecting the broader challenges facing the Trenton school system.

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Public K-3

501 Edgewood Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618

(609) 656-4850

District: Trenton Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1318^th of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 185

Racial breakdown:

African American:

70.8%

Hispanic:

22.7%

Two or more races:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33%

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Compare Details Cadwalader Elementary School ranks worse than 98.5% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.98. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cadwalader Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cadwalader Elementary School 1318^th of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Cadwalader Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Trenton Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Trenton Public School District 613^th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cadwalader Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Cadwalader Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2003	4.52	1119^th	1204	7.1%
2004	28.67	1039^th	1298	20.0%
2005	19.44	1121^st	1303	14.0%
2006	24.47	1102^nd	1314	16.1%
2007	12.23	1198^th	1329	9.9%
2008	2.74	1303^rd	1338	2.6%
2009	5.96	1269^th	1346	5.7%
2010	4.29	1295^th	1354	4.4%
2011	3.04	1315^th	1360	3.3%
2012	2.13	1330^th	1363	2.4%
2013	2.28	1335^th	1367	2.3%
2024	4.98	1318^th	1338	1.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Cadwalader Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	18.57	825^th	989	16.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cadwalader Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	9.39	831^st	939	11.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Cadwalader Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	3.84	1281^st	1317	2.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Cadwalader Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	8.68	1224^th	1313	6.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Cadwalader Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	16.80	426^th	469	9.2%

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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cadwalader Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	0	343	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	347
1989	0	366	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	373
1990	1	360	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	368
1991	3	359	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	365
1992	2	388	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	394
1993	2	404	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	413
1994	1	383	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	391
1995	2	339	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	350
1996	2	339	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	350
1998	2	345	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	359
1999	0	327	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	340
2000	0	264	0	15	0	n/a	n/a	279
2001	0	276	0	18	0	n/a	n/a	294
2002	0	286	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	296
2003	0	286	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	296
2004	0	282	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	290
2005	0	280	1	12	0	n/a	n/a	293
2006	2	293	3	17	0	n/a	n/a	315
2007	1	233	2	12	0	n/a	n/a	248
2008	0	198	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	211
2009	7	205	0	18	0	0	0	230
2010	5	229	0	21	0	0	0	255
2011	4	163	0	18	0	0	0	185
2012	6	172	0	23	0	0	0	201
2013	3	187	0	10	1	0	0	201
2023	1	128	0	28	0	0	6	163
2024	5	131	0	42	0	1	6	185

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cadwalader Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	347	18.0	19.2	n/a
1989	373	19.0	19.6	n/a
1990	368	19.0	19.3	83.2
1991	365	21.0	17.3	86
1992	394	19.0	20.7	79.9
1993	413	23.0	18.0	79.2
1994	391	24.0	16.3	73.4
1995	350	28.0	12.5	78.3
1996	350	28.0	12.5	78.3
1998	359	23.0	15.6	87.5
1999	340	20.0	17.0	92.4
2000	279	25.0	11.2	85.3
2001	294	25.2	11.7	84.7
2002	296	24.0	12.3	80.7
2003	296	24.0	12.3	80.7
2004	290	24.0	12.1	75.5
2005	293	27.0	10.9	n/a
2006	315	27.0	11.7	73.3
2007	248	17.0	14.6	76.6
2008	211	15.0	14.1	77.3
2009	230	21.7	8.8	83
2010	255	17.0	15.0	60
2011	185	19.0	9.7	75.7
2012	201	23.3	8.6	85.1
2013	201	24.0	8.3	90
2023	163	13.0	12.5	60.7
2024	185	15.0	12.3	33

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cadwalader Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	347	18.0	19.2	n/a
1989	373	19.0	19.6	n/a
1990	368	19.0	19.3	83.2
1991	365	21.0	17.3	86
1992	394	19.0	20.7	79.9
1993	413	23.0	18.0	79.2
1994	391	24.0	16.3	73.4
1995	350	28.0	12.5	78.3
1996	350	28.0	12.5	78.3
1998	359	23.0	15.6	87.5
1999	340	20.0	17.0	92.4
2000	279	25.0	11.2	85.3
2001	294	25.2	11.7	84.7
2002	296	24.0	12.3	80.7
2003	296	24.0	12.3	80.7
2004	290	24.0	12.1	75.5
2005	293	27.0	10.9	n/a
2006	315	27.0	11.7	73.3
2007	248	17.0	14.6	76.6
2008	211	15.0	14.1	77.3
2009	230	21.7	8.8	83
2010	255	17.0	15.0	60
2011	185	19.0	9.7	75.7
2012	201	23.3	8.6	85.1
2013	201	24.0	8.3	90
2023	163	13.0	12.5	60.7
2024	185	15.0	12.3	33

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Schools Near Cadwalader Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NJSLA-S Science (2024)		NJSLA English Language Arts (2024)						NJSLA Mathematics (2024)						NJSLA Algebra I (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 5th Grade	NJSLA-S Science 8th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 4th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 6th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 7th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 8th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 3rd Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 4th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 5th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 6th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 7th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cadwalader Elementary School	Public	K-3	501 Edgewood Avenue	Trenton	08618	Mercer County	Trenton Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(609) 656-4850	185	15	12.3	33.0%	5 (2.7%)	131 (70.8%)	42 (22.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (3.2%)	5	1318^th of 1338 public elementary schools	1.5%					(n/a)			11.5						7.7
Benjamin C Gregory Elementary School	Public	K-3	500 Rutherford Avenue	Trenton	08618	Mercer County	Trenton Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 656-4740	295	26	11.3	74.2%	1 (0.3%)	224 (75.9%)	59 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.7%)	3.8	1330^th of 1338 public elementary schools	0.6%		6.2	1300^th of 1342 public elementary schools	3.1%	30			7.9						6.3								$9,710	$883	$8,827
Joseph Stokes Elementary School	Public	K-3	915 Parkside Avenue	Trenton	08618	Mercer County	Trenton Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(609) 656-4930	344	25	13.7	27.9%	8 (2.3%)	187 (54.4%)	144 (41.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.2%)	4.8	1320^th of 1338 public elementary schools	1.3%		3.3	1340^th of 1342 public elementary schools	0.1%	20			9.8						9.2
Luis Munoz-Rivera Elementary School	Public	K-3	401 North Montgomery St	Trenton	08638	Mercer County	Trenton Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(609) 656-4841	456	35	13.2	32.2%	5 (1.1%)	164 (36.0%)	278 (61.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.5%)	2.4	1337^th of 1338 public elementary schools	0.1%		3.3	1341^st of 1342 public elementary schools	0.1%	4			1.0						4.5
Parkway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	446 Parkway Avenue	Ewing	08618	Mercer County	Ewing Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 538-9800	397	40	10.0	63.5%	43 (10.8%)	189 (47.6%)	135 (34.0%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.0%)	14.2	1161^st of 1338 public elementary schools	13.2%		12.6	1196^th of 1342 public elementary schools	10.9%	35	7.4		35.9	15.4	24.6				27.5	14.7	11.9						$16,070	$242	$15,828
The Village Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	101 Sullivan Way	Trenton	08638	Mercer County	The Village Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 695-0110	359	25	14.3	83.0%	6 (1.7%)	342 (95.3%)	11 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15.6	1137^th of 1338 public elementary schools	15.0%		17.4	1120^th of 1342 public elementary schools	16.5%	17	10.0	7.9	30.8	32.5	25.0	34.1	45.0	55.3	10.3	17.5	10.0	12.2	25.0	23.7			$10,151	$975	$9,176
Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities	Public, Charter	K-8	643 Indiana Ave	Trenton	08638	Mercer County	Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 394-7727	434	36	12.0	76.0%	0 (0.0%)	98 (22.6%)	331 (76.3%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30.3	940^th of 1338 public elementary schools	29.7%		24.2	1020^th of 1342 public elementary schools	24.0%	80	17.9	8.3	30.8	41.6	57.7	40.3	37.7	52.7	28.8	24.7	29.5	11.7	26.0	11.5	72.7	72.7	$12,952	$1,300	$11,652
Carroll Robbins Elementary School	Public	K-3	283 Tyler Street	Trenton	08609	Mercer County	Trenton Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 656-4910	460	37	12.4	54.3%	5 (1.1%)	36 (7.8%)	415 (90.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	6	1301^st of 1338 public elementary schools	2.8%		5.8	1307^th of 1342 public elementary schools	2.6%	6			8.8						14.7								$8,534	$733	$7,801
Darlene C. McKnight Elementary	Public	K-3	175 Girard Avenue	Trenton	08638	Mercer County	Trenton Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 656-4970	341	27	12.8	44.6%	3 (0.9%)	108 (31.7%)	226 (66.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	2.9	1334^th of 1338 public elementary schools	0.3%		4.2	1330^th of 1342 public elementary schools	0.9%	4			3.8						5.5								$9,392	$641	$8,751
Patton J. Hill Elementary School	Public	K-3	1010 East State Street	Trenton	08609	Mercer County	Trenton Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 656-4980	542	40	13.7	64.6%	4 (0.7%)	122 (22.5%)	408 (75.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.3%)	2.7	1336^th of 1338 public elementary schools	0.1%		4.5	1329^th of 1342 public elementary schools	1.0%	7			0.9						6.5								$10,318	$806	$9,512

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What district is Cadwalader Elementary School in?

Trenton Public School District

How many students attend Cadwalader Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 185 students attended Cadwalader Elementary School.

Is Cadwalader Elementary School a good school?

Cadwalader Elementary School ranks in the bottom 1.5% of New Jersey elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Cadwalader Elementary School?

Students at Cadwalader Elementary School are 71% African American, 23% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% White.

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