Below Average
#2064 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Carroll Robbins Elementary School
Elementary School · Trenton Public School District
283 TYLER STREET, Trenton, NJ 08609
Enrollment
460
Student-Teacher
12.4:1
Score
4.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 3rd
Enrollment
460
Student-Teacher
12.4:1
Score
4.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 3rd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#2,064 of 2,466
In Trenton
#12 of 32
public schools
In district
#6 of 25
Trenton Public School District
Academic growth
7.2 / 10
Very Good
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Carroll Robbins Elementary School
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About Carroll Robbins Elementary School
Carroll Robbins Elementary School is a public elementary school in Trenton, NJ, part of Trenton Public School District. Carroll Robbins Elementary School serves approximately 460 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-3rd, and has a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Carroll Robbins Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,064 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Structured state assessment records for Carroll Robbins Elementary School show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 4.9 · Below Average
- District avg 4.5
- NJ avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Carroll Robbins Elementary School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
37% of students at Carroll Robbins Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Carroll Robbins Elementary School — Students at Carroll Robbins Elementary School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
54.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)
Based on 32 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.2/10.
How Carroll Robbins Elementary School Compares
See how Carroll Robbins Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
283 TYLER STREET, Trenton, NJ 08609
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Carroll Robbins Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Gershom Mott Elementary School (rated 6.7/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Franklin Elementary School (rated 6.2/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, International Charter School (rated 6.1/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Trenton, see our Trenton schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 08609 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$56,932
Median Home Value
$96,700
Median Rent
$1,218/mo
Population
13,000
College Educated
9.9%
Homeownership
30.7%
Avg Commute
24 min
Poverty Rate
21.5%
Median Age
35.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Carroll Robbins Elementary School
What grades does Carroll Robbins Elementary School serve?
Carroll Robbins Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Carroll Robbins Elementary School?
Carroll Robbins Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 460 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carroll Robbins Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carroll Robbins Elementary School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carroll Robbins Elementary School rank in NJ?
Carroll Robbins Elementary School ranks #2,064 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Carroll Robbins Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carroll Robbins Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Carroll Robbins Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carroll Robbins Elementary School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Carroll Robbins Elementary School a charter school?
No, Carroll Robbins Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carroll Robbins Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Carroll Robbins Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carroll Robbins Elementary School?
54.3% of students at Carroll Robbins Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 460
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 54.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.5%
- Phone
- (609) 656-4910
Resources & Links
District
Trenton Public School District- District Enrollment
- 15,459
- Schools in District
- 25
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $27,662
- District Rank
- #6 of 25
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