Total enrollment
1,042
-101 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Trenton
Illinois · Public K-12
Public K-12 education in Trenton reaches 1,042 students across 3 schools, with a level mix of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
7-year change in Trenton
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
86%
was 88%
% Hispanic
7%
was 7%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton Elem School | Elementary | PK-03 | 207 |
| Wesclin Middle School | Middle | 04-08 | 492 |
| Wesclin Sr High School | High | 09-12 | 343 |
About Trenton
Public education in Trenton, Illinois runs across 3 schools that enrolls roughly 1,042 students. By footprint, Trenton sits in the low-population bracket.
In terms of grade levels, the city is made up of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Average school size in Trenton is around 347 students, 28% noticeably below the Illinois average of about 480.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Trenton has decreased 9% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,143 students to 1,042.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Trenton discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.