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#1100 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 45% in state
Gershom Mott Elementary School
Elementary School · Trenton Public School District · Trenton, NJ
A Trenton Public School District elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
45 STOKELY AVENUE, Trenton, NJ 08611
- Math 25% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gershom Mott Elementary School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2021, reaching 23% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gershom Mott Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,334/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Trenton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,806
Median home value
$142,400
Median rent
$1,300/mo
College educated
16.3%
Homeownership
36.4%
Poverty rate
25.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08611; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 108 | Compare → |
| William Harrison Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–3 | 0.6 mi | 251 | Compare → |
| Lalor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| Franklin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–3 | 0.9 mi | 400 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Trenton Public School District
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #1 of 25
- District spending per student
- $27,662NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gershom Mott Elementary School is listed in Trenton Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gershom Mott Elementary School
Gershom Mott Elementary School is a public elementary school in Trenton, NJ, part of Trenton Public School District, serving approximately 366 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,100 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gershom Mott Elementary School
What grades does Gershom Mott Elementary School serve?
Gershom Mott Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Gershom Mott Elementary School?
Gershom Mott Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 366 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gershom Mott Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gershom Mott Elementary School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gershom Mott Elementary School rank in NJ?
Gershom Mott Elementary School ranks #1,100 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Gershom Mott Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gershom Mott Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Gershom Mott Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gershom Mott Elementary School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gershom Mott Elementary School a charter school?
No, Gershom Mott Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gershom Mott Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Gershom Mott Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gershom Mott Elementary School?
56.8% of students at Gershom Mott 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 366
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.0%
- Phone
- (609) 656-4830
- Area population (ZIP 08611)
- 32,786
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08611; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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