Patton J. Hill Elementary School

Summary:

P.J. Hill Elementary is a public elementary school serving 502 students in grades K-3 in the Trenton Public School District in Trenton, New Jersey. The school's student population is predominantly Hispanic (75.9%) and African American (21.91%).

Despite its diverse student body, P.J. Hill Elementary consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in New Jersey, with only 3.5% of 3rd-grade students proficient in English Language Arts in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the state average of 42% and the district average of 6.9%. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.2% to 66.1% over the past several years, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, 59.16% of students at P.J. Hill Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high percentage of students from low-income families.

While P.J. Hill Elementary faces significant challenges, some nearby schools in the Trenton Public School District, such as Washington Elementary and Franklin Elementary, have slightly higher proficiency rates and rankings. This suggests that there may be opportunities to learn from the practices and strategies employed at these relatively higher-performing schools. Addressing the systemic issues contributing to the low performance and high chronic absenteeism at P.J. Hill Elementary, such as funding and resource allocation, will be crucial in improving educational outcomes for the students.


Detail:

Public K-3

 1010 East State Street
       Trenton, NJ  08609-1506


(609) 656-4980

District: Trenton Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1329th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,318 Help


Students who attend Patton J. Hill Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ulysses S. Grant School
High:    Trenton Central High School - Main Campus

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  502

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
75.9%
African American:
21.9%
Two or more races:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.2% Help


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Compare Details Patton J. Hill Elementary School ranks worse than 99% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 8th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Trenton Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.46. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Patton J. Hill Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Trenton Public School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (75.9%), African American (21.9%), two or more races (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Patton J. Hill Elementary School is 14.7. 7 elementary schools in the Trenton Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Patton J. Hill Elementary School is $10,318, which is the 2nd highest among 9 elementary schools in the Trenton Public School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Patton J. Hill Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Patton J. Hill Elementary School 1329th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Patton J. Hill Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Trenton Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Trenton Public School District 612th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Patton J. Hill Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Patton J. Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 1.89 1159th 1204 3.7%
2004 0.30 1289th 1298 0.7%
2005 1.02 1284th 1303 1.5%
2006 0.14 1311th 1314 0.2%
2007 0.69 1319th 1329 0.8%
2008 0.43 1332nd 1338 0.4%
2009 1.32 1326th 1346 1.5%
2010 3.43 1305th 1354 3.6%
2011 0.93 1351st 1360 0.7%
2012 2.40 1326th 1363 2.7%
2013 2.96 1326th 1367 3.0%
2014 1.44 1345th 1363 1.3%
2015 4.01 1334th 1357 1.7%
2016 3.09 1330th 1346 1.2%
2017 2.47 1347th 1352 0.4%
2018 3.32 1329th 1353 1.8%
2019 3.15 1343rd 1360 1.3%
2021 4.30 1310th 1317 0.5%
2022 6.32 1319th 1345 1.9%
2023 4.46 1329th 1342 1.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Patton J. Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.44 396th 434 8.8%
2019 17.40 403rd 463 13.0%
2021 19.97 377th 411 8.3%
2022 20.90 432nd 489 11.7%
2023 19.69 442nd 499 11.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Patton J. Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.33 928th 1001 7.3%
2019 10.87 964th 1007 4.3%
2021 12.22 839th 868 3.3%
2022 13.65 899th 949 5.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Patton J. Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.14 909th 942 3.5%
2019 9.11 825th 948 13.0%
2021 8.77 766th 839 8.7%
2022 14.85 743rd 863 13.9%
2023 12.22 780th 910 14.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Patton J. Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.31 1282nd 1333 3.8%
2019 3.63 1290th 1331 3.1%
2021 4.46 1289th 1290 0.1%
2022 6.92 1270th 1326 4.2%
2023 5.02 1277th 1318 3.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Patton J. Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.33 1292nd 1334 3.1%
2019 3.83 1294th 1335 3.1%
2021 7.44 1238th 1297 4.5%
2022 7.16 1272nd 1324 3.9%
2023 5.58 1268th 1315 3.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Patton J. Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.97 450th 517 13.0%
2019 12.69 501st 522 4.0%
2021 26.58 373rd 456 18.2%
2022 18.95 434th 494 12.1%
2023 10.18 454th 463 1.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Patton J. Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.90 764th 870 12.2%
2019 10.52 801st 899 10.9%
2021 10.62 890th 896 0.7%
2022 12.49 866th 953 9.1%
2023 11.30 901st 982 8.2%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Patton J. Hill Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 14 500 4 49 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1989 16 454 8 49 0 n/a n/a 0 527
1990 18 474 11 53 0 n/a n/a 0 556
1991 15 500 10 51 0 n/a n/a 0 576
1992 14 502 13 53 0 n/a n/a 0 582
1993 10 470 14 51 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1994 9 420 8 42 0 n/a n/a 0 479
1995 6 415 2 39 0 n/a n/a 0 462
1996 6 415 2 39 0 n/a n/a 0 462
1998 5 601 5 63 0 n/a n/a 0 674
1999 7 538 6 61 0 n/a n/a 0 612
2000 4 488 7 50 0 n/a n/a 0 549
2001 4 428 6 35 0 n/a n/a 0 473
2002 3 489 6 27 1 n/a n/a 0 526
2003 3 489 6 27 1 n/a n/a 0 526
2004 2 451 8 21 0 n/a n/a 0 482
2005 3 426 1 38 0 n/a n/a 0 468
2006 5 560 0 43 0 n/a n/a 0 608
2007 9 540 2 50 0 n/a n/a 0 601
2008 8 496 0 56 2 n/a n/a 0 562
2009 11 493 2 81 0 0 0 0 587
2010 12 502 3 83 0 0 0 0 600
2011 12 401 7 83 0 0 3 0 506
2012 11 432 8 84 0 0 3 0 538
2013 9 519 8 130 2 0 2 0 670
2014 4 342 6 86 2 0 3 0 443
2015 1 296 3 53 2 0 5 0 360
2016 0 288 1 38 0 0 2 0 329
2017 1 298 0 61 0 0 4 0 364
2018 6 412 2 389 1 0 5 0 815
2019 6 383 4 404 1 0 2 0 800
2020 1 296 0 511 0 0 2 0 810
2021 3 308 0 475 0 0 6 0 792
2022 4 255 2 495 0 0 2 0 758
2023 3 110 0 381 2 0 6 0 502

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Patton J. Hill Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 567 30.0 18.9 n/a
1989 527 31.0 17.0 n/a
1990 556 30.0 18.5 63.1
1991 576 32.0 18.0 71.2
1992 582 32.0 18.1 75.8
1993 545 33.0 16.5 75
1994 479 33.0 14.5 58.2
1995 462 35.0 13.2 73.8
1996 462 35.0 13.2 73.8
1998 674 44.0 15.3 82.3
1999 612 43.0 14.2 81.5
2000 549 44.0 12.5 85.1
2001 473 44.3 10.7 77.8
2002 526 45.0 11.7 64.8
2003 526 45.0 11.7 64.8
2004 482 40.0 12.1 80.3
2005 468 39.0 12.0 n/a
2006 608 41.0 14.8 79.8
2007 601 45.0 13.4 69.6
2008 562 36.0 15.6 69.6
2009 587 58.2 8.4 83
2010 600 39.0 15.3 82.2
2011 506 37.0 13.6 65.6
2012 538 46.5 11.5 86.2
2013 670 54.0 12.4 92.5
2014 443 49.0 9.0 88.9
2015 360 39.0 9.2 93.1
2016 329 31.0 10.6 93.9
2017 364 33.0 11.0 91.2
2018 815 64.0 12.7 90.7
2019 800 56.0 14.2 85.3
2020 810 53.5 15.1 71.6
2021 792 55.0 14.4 49.1
2022 758 55.0 13.7 41.2
2023 502 34.0 14.7 59.2

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 Patton J. Hill Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 567 30.0 18.9 n/a
1989 527 31.0 17.0 n/a
1990 556 30.0 18.5 63.1
1991 576 32.0 18.0 71.2
1992 582 32.0 18.1 75.8
1993 545 33.0 16.5 75
1994 479 33.0 14.5 58.2
1995 462 35.0 13.2 73.8
1996 462 35.0 13.2 73.8
1998 674 44.0 15.3 82.3
1999 612 43.0 14.2 81.5
2000 549 44.0 12.5 85.1
2001 473 44.3 10.7 77.8
2002 526 45.0 11.7 64.8
2003 526 45.0 11.7 64.8
2004 482 40.0 12.1 80.3
2005 468 39.0 12.0 n/a
2006 608 41.0 14.8 79.8
2007 601 45.0 13.4 69.6
2008 562 36.0 15.6 69.6
2009 587 58.2 8.4 83
2010 600 39.0 15.3 82.2
2011 506 37.0 13.6 65.6
2012 538 46.5 11.5 86.2
2013 670 54.0 12.4 92.5
2014 443 49.0 9.0 88.9
2015 360 39.0 9.2 93.1
2016 329 31.0 10.6 93.9
2017 364 33.0 11.0 91.2
2018 815 64.0 12.7 90.7
2019 800 56.0 14.2 85.3
2020 810 53.5 15.1 71.6
2021 792 55.0 14.4 49.1
2022 758 55.0 13.7 41.2
2023 502 34.0 14.7 59.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Patton J. Hill Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $806 (7.8%) $9,512 (92.2%) $10,318

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Patton J. Hill Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1343rd of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 1329th of 1342 Elementary schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Patton J. Hill Elementary School)11.23.5
 7.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Trenton Public School District)15.46.9
 8.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Patton J. Hill Elementary School)8.99.2
 0.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Trenton Public School District)16.910.8
 6.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Patton J. Hill Elementary School)13.314
 0.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Trenton Public School District)19.510.8
 8.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.449.4
 8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Patton J. Hill Elementary School)14.15.6
 8.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Trenton Public School District)15.86.6
 9.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5139.4
 11.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Patton J. Hill Elementary School)13.34.5
 8.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Trenton Public School District)20.49.6
 10.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.949.6
 8.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Patton J. Hill Elementary School)12.63.6
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Trenton Public School District)10.74.2
 6.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.836
 10.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students800502
 37.3%
African American383110
 71.3%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian40
 100%
Hispanic404381
 5.7%
Pacific Islander00
White63
 50%
Two or More Races26
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.3%59.2%
 26.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Patton J. Hill Elementary School

Students who attend Patton J. Hill Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ulysses S. Grant School
High : Trenton Central High School - Main Campus

In the 2022-23 school year, 502 students attended Patton J. Hill Elementary School.

Students at Patton J. Hill Elementary School are 76% Hispanic, 22% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Patton J. Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 1.0% of New Jersey elementary schools.


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