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Mercer Elementary School

1020 Old Trenton Road
Trenton, NJ 08690
Mercer Elementary School serves 146 students in grades 2-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 2-8
  • Enrollment: 146 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Mercer Elementary School's student population of 146 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-8
Total Students
146 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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The diversity score of Mercer Elementary School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
11%
10%
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Hispanic
26%
33%
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Black
46%
15%
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White
13%
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Mercer Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
31%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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What schools are Mercer Elementary School often compared to?
Mercer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joseph F. Cappello School, Bright Beginnings Learning Center, Academy Learning Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Mercer Elementary School?
146 students attend Mercer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Mercer Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mercer Elementary School?
Mercer Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mercer Elementary School offer ?
Mercer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-8
What school district is Mercer Elementary School part of?
Mercer Elementary School is part of Mercer County Special Services School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 2-8
  • Enrollment: 146 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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