Serving 341 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary School's student population of 341 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
341 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary School is 0.47, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2120 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
66%
34%
Black
32%
15%
White
1%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary School's ranking?
Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary School is ranked #2120 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary School often compared to?
Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary School?
341 students attend Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary School?
Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary School offer ?
Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary School part of?
Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary School is part of Trenton Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary School located?
Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary School is located in the East Trenton neighborhood of Trenton, NJ.
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