Joseph Stokes Elementary School

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Joseph Stokes Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Trenton, New Jersey, serving 306 students in grades K-3. The school is part of the Trenton Public School District, which is ranked 613 out of 613 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Joseph Stokes Elementary School faces significant challenges in academic performance, with only 9.8% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 9.2% proficient or better in Mathematics, far below the state averages of 43.6% and 47.6%, respectively. The school also experiences high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 16.6% to 52.9% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school ranks low among New Jersey elementary schools for various student subgroups, including female students, male students, African American students, Hispanic students, English Language Learners, Special Education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Interestingly, the nearby Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities outperforms Joseph Stokes Elementary School and the Trenton Public School District in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across multiple grade levels, highlighting the potential impact of alternative educational models on student outcomes. The data also suggests that the relatively low spending per student at Joseph Stokes Elementary School and other nearby Trenton public schools may contribute to the challenges these schools face in providing quality education.

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Public K-3

915 Parkside Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618

(609) 656-4930

District: Trenton Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1320^th of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 344

Racial breakdown:

African American:

54.4%

Hispanic:

41.9%

White:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27.9%

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.78. (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:

Joseph Stokes Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Joseph Stokes Elementary School 1320^th of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Joseph Stokes 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 all students at Joseph Stokes Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	3.30	1340^th	1342	0.1%
2024	4.78	1320^th	1338	1.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Joseph Stokes Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	13.22	482^nd	499	3.4%
2024	25.18	454^th	559	18.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Joseph Stokes Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	10.02	923^rd	958	3.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Joseph Stokes Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	6.72	809^th	910	11.1%
2024	6.84	844^th	939	10.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Joseph Stokes Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	4.87	1278^th	1318	3.0%
2024	5.84	1256^th	1317	4.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Joseph Stokes Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	3.46	1289^th	1315	2.0%
2024	5.23	1271^st	1313	3.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Joseph Stokes Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	10.96	452^nd	463	2.4%
2024	16.39	431^st	469	8.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Joseph Stokes Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	7.10	926^th	982	5.7%

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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 Joseph Stokes Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	3	199	102	1	1	306
2024	8	187	144	1	4	344

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

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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 Joseph Stokes Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	306	26.0	11.7	49.3
2024	344	25.0	13.7	27.9

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 Joseph Stokes Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	306	26.0	11.7	49.3
2024	344	25.0	13.7	27.9

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 Joseph Stokes 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Marie H Katzenbach Elementary Middle School for the Deaf	Public	PK, KG-8	320 Sullivan Way	Trenton	08628	Mercer County	Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf	No	(n/a)	No	No	(609) 530-3120	36	10	4.3	33.3%	6 (16.7%)	7 (19.4%)	21 (58.3%)	1 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.8%)								(n/a)
Dr. Crosby Copeland Junior Elementary	Public	K-3	1200 Brunswick Avenue	Trenton	08638	Mercer County	Trenton Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 656-4690	319	23	13.8	52.0%	4 (1.3%)	197 (61.8%)	112 (35.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	4.6	1321^st of 1338 public elementary schools	1.3%		4.7	1325^th of 1342 public elementary schools	1.3%	4			8.2						9.9								$11,353	$835	$10,518
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Joseph Stokes Elementary School

What district is Joseph Stokes Elementary School in?

Trenton Public School District

What is the racial makeup of Joseph Stokes Elementary School?

Students at Joseph Stokes Elementary School are 54% African American, 42% Hispanic, 2% White, 1% Two or more races.

Is Joseph Stokes Elementary School a good school?

Joseph Stokes Elementary School ranks in the bottom 1.3% of New Jersey elementary schools.

How many students attend Joseph Stokes Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 344 students attended Joseph Stokes Elementary School.

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