Enrollment
276
Elementary
DISTRICT 237 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·TRENTON ISD·NCES 484314004901
Trenton Elementary School
500 BALLENTINE ST, TRENTON, TX 75490 · (903) 989-2244 · Fannin County
GRADES PK–04ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL276 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
11.5:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.1:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
60%
165 students
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 30 | 11% |
| Kindergarten | 34 | 12% |
| Grade 1 | 53 | 19% |
| Grade 2 | 56 | 20% |
| Grade 3 | 52 | 19% |
| Grade 4 | 51 | 18% |
Student demographics
54%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within TRENTON ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
52.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +46.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
47.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +34.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 52 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 47 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 46 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 34 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 26.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Mathematics | 23.0% | 24.0% | 21.0% | 32.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 52.0% | 47.0% |
| 2024-25 | 49.0% | 46.0% |
| 2023-24 | 41.0% | 42.0% |
| 2022-23 | 47.0% | 20.0% |
| 2021-22 | 13.0% | 13.0% |
| 2020-21 | 6.0% | 13.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
44.8%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
48.2%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-3.3pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 45% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 48% typical for Texas schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Texas's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Where Trenton Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Fannin County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 44.8% | #1,981 of 4,401 | #6 of 8 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 47.0% | #2,104 of 4,466 | #5 of 8 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 52.0% | #2,323 of 4,466 | #5 of 8 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +16.0pp | #800 of 3,998 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 276 | #4,327 of 4,938 | #3 of 9 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.5:1 | #224 of 4,622 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 54.3% | #2,000 of 4,628 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 59.8% | #3,127 of 4,789 | #5 of 9 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +29.6% | #261 of 1,307 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
276
-35 (-11%) vs 2020
+51% since 1990-91, when it was 183
Student : Teacher
11.5:1
was 17.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 276 | 23.9 | 11.5:1 | 60% (165) |
| 2023-24 | 292 | 23.7 | 12.3:1 | 50% (145) |
| 2022-23 | 299 | 21.2 | 14.1:1 | 46% (139) |
| 2020-21 | 311 | 18 | 17.3:1 | 43% (134) |
| 2017-18 | 213 | 13.4 | 16.0:1 | 49% (104) |
| 2015-16 | 186 | 15 | 12.4:1 | 50% (93) |
| 2010-11 | 257 | 17 | 15.1:1 | 50% (128) |
| 2000-01 | 237 | 17 | 13.9:1 | 36% (85) |
| 1990-91 | 183 | 12 | 15.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Trenton Elementary School.
About Trenton Elementary School
In TRENTON, Texas, Trenton Elementary School is a low-enrollment elementary school. School enrollment was 276 students in 2024-25, in pre-K through 4. The average among elementary schools in Texas is roughly 519 students; this school is 47% smaller than that.
Trenton Elementary School falls under TRENTON ISD, which has 3 schools enrolling 712 students.
By race and ethnicity, Trenton Elementary School is 60% White. The rest of enrollment is 31% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, and 3% Black. Census estimates put the White share of Fannin County's population at about 81%. The chance that two students picked at random at Trenton Elementary School belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 54%.
Dividing enrollment by its 23.9 full-time-equivalent teachers gives a ratio of about 11.5:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in Texas is 15.1:1, higher than at this school. Trenton Elementary School reports 60% of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals.
In Texas, Trenton Elementary School is in the middle band of BeatsExpectations: 44.8% actual against a predicted 48.2%.
Recent Census Bureau figures for Fannin County show that median household income is about $72,295, about 20% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 9% of residents are in poverty. Trenton Elementary School is one of 23 public schools in Fannin County, which together enroll about 5,573 students.
The next-closest public school is Trenton Middle School, about 1.2 miles away. In all, 3 other public schools sit within five miles of Trenton Elementary School. Its average proficiency rate of 44.8% is below the 50.4% average for nearby schools.
NCES describes the area around Trenton Elementary School as Rural: Distant, meaning in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
A comparison of 2020-21 and 2024-25 shows enrollment down 11%, from 311 to 276. The ratio was 17.3:1 in 2020-21 and 11.5:1 in 2024-25.
Discussions about Trenton Elementary School may include school safety, transportation, and start times. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Fannin County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
37,326
Census ACS
Median income
$72,295
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
23
5,573 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in TRENTON ISD
- Trenton Middle SchoolMiddle · 223 students
- Trenton High SchoolHigh · 213 students
Other schools in TRENTON
- Trenton Middle SchoolMiddle · 223 students
- Trenton High SchoolHigh · 213 students
Nearby schools
- Trenton Middle School1.2 mi · 223
- Trenton High School1.2 mi · 213
- Quest Collegiate Academy-Whitewright4.4 mi · 105
- Leonard Elementary School6.2 mi · 238
- Whitewright High School6.2 mi · 222
- Leonard Junior High School6.3 mi · 193
Frequently asked questions
About Trenton Elementary SchoolHow large is Trenton Elementary School?
Trenton Elementary School enrolls approximately 276 students in grades PK-04.
Is Trenton Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Trenton Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-04.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trenton Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Trenton Elementary School is approximately 11.5:1 (24 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Trenton Elementary School?
At Trenton Elementary School, the student body is approximately 60% White, 31% Hispanic, 3% Black, 6% Two or more.
What district is Trenton Elementary School in?
Trenton Elementary School is part of TRENTON ISD.
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