Mercer Elementary School (2026 Ranking)

1020 Old Trenton Road
Trenton, NJ 08690

Mercer Elementary School serves 145 students in grades 2-8.

The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 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 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special education school
Grades: 2-8
Enrollment: 145 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mercer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Mercer Elementary School's student population of 145 students has declined by 16% over five school years.

The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.

School Type

Special education school

Grades Offered

Grades 2-8
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Mercer Elementary School
3	1
4	23
5	24
6	35
7	33
8	29

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Total Students

145 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Mercer Elementary School
2023	146
2022	159
2021	173
2020	191
2019	191
2018	203
2017	203
2016	220
2015	255
2014	186
2013	204
2012	229
2011	255
2010	262
2009	261

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Mercer Elementary School
2023	25
2022	28
2021	32
2020	34
2019	34
2018	32
2017	32
2016	34
2015	36
2014	31
2013	33
2012	32
2011	33
2010	33
2009	38

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Year Founded

1977

School Calendar

School Rankings

The 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

7:1

11:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Mercer Elementary School	New Jersey	Mercer County Special Services School District
2023	6:1	11:1	7:1
2022	6:1	11:1	7:1
2021	5:1	11:1	6:1
2020	6:1	12:1	6:1
2019	6:1	12:1	6:1
2018	6:1	12:1	7:1
2017	6:1	12:1	7:1
2016	6:1	12:1	7:1
2015	7:1	12:1	7:1
2014	6:1	12:1	6:1
2013	6:1	12:1	6:1
2012	7:1	13:1	6:1
2011	8:1	15:1	6:1
2010	8:1	14:1	7:1
2009	7:1	12:1	6:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

10%

11%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Mercer Elementary School	New Jersey	Mercer County Special Services School District
2023	11%	10%	5%
2022	7%	10%	4%
2021	7%	10%	5%
2020	5%	11%	5%
2019	5%	11%	5%
2018	4%	10%	5%
2017	4%	10%	5%
2016	4%	10%	5%
2015	5%	10%	5%
2014	5%	10%	7%
2013	8%	10%	8%
2012	6%	9%	7%
2011	5%	9%	6%
2010	5%	9%	7%
2009	5%	9%	7%

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Hispanic

30%

34%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Mercer Elementary School	New Jersey	Mercer County Special Services School District
2023	26%	33%	27%
2022	27%	32%	27%
2021	27%	31%	25%
2020	30%	29%	21%
2019	30%	29%	21%
2018	26%	27%	19%
2017	26%	27%	19%
2016	27%	26%	19%
2015	22%	25%	18%
2014	17%	24%	19%
2013	15%	23%	18%
2012	16%	23%	19%
2011	15%	22%	18%
2010	18%	21%	19%
2009	18%	20%	18%

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Black

43%

14%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Mercer Elementary School	New Jersey	Mercer County Special Services School District
2023	46%	15%	46%
2022	49%	15%	45%
2021	50%	15%	46%
2020	46%	15%	47%
2019	46%	15%	47%
2018	48%	16%	49%
2017	48%	16%	49%
2016	44%	16%	48%
2015	47%	16%	47%
2014	46%	16%	43%
2013	49%	16%	43%
2012	47%	16%	40%
2011	45%	16%	42%
2010	44%	17%	39%
2009	43%	17%	38%

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White

13%

38%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Mercer Elementary School	New Jersey	Mercer County Special Services School District
2023	13%	39%	21%
2022	12%	40%	22%
2021	13%	41%	22%
2020	16%	43%	25%
2019	16%	43%	25%
2018	20%	45%	26%
2017	20%	45%	26%
2016	22%	46%	28%
2015	24%	48%	29%
2014	31%	49%	30%
2013	28%	50%	30%
2012	31%	51%	33%
2011	35%	52%	34%
2010	30%	53%	32%
2009	31%	54%	34%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Mercer Elementary School	New Jersey	Mercer County Special Services School District
2023	3%	3%	1%
2022	4%	3%	2%
2021	3%	3%	2%
2020	3%	2%	2%
2019	3%	2%	2%
2018	2%	2%	1%
2017	2%	2%	1%
2016	3%	2%
2015	2%	1%	1%
2014	1%	1%	1%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.70

0.72

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Mercer Elementary School	New Jersey	Mercer County Special Services School District
2023	0.70	0.71	0.68
2022	0.67	0.71	0.68
2021	0.66	0.71	0.68
2020	0.68	0.70	0.68
2019	0.68	0.70	0.68
2018	0.67	0.70	0.66
2017	0.67	0.70	0.66
2016	0.69	0.69	0.67
2015	0.68	0.68	0.67
2014	0.67	0.68	0.70
2013	0.66	0.67	0.69
2012	0.67	0.66	0.69
2011	0.67	0.65	0.68
2010	0.69	0.65	0.71
2009	0.69	0.64	0.71

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

37%

32%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Mercer Elementary School	New Jersey	Mercer County Special Services School District
2023	47%	31%	43%
2022	48%	30%	42%
2021	50%	32%	45%
2020	47%	33%	43%
2019	47%	33%	43%
2018	39%	33%	37%
2017	39%	33%	37%
2016	33%	33%	37%
2015	43%	31%	40%
2014	16%	32%	14%
2012	40%	29%	31%
2011	38%	27%	38%
2010	40%	26%	38%
2009	40%	24%	40%
2008	43%	22%	40%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Mercer Elementary School	New Jersey	Mercer County Special Services School District
2023	1%	5%	7%
2022	2%	4%	6%
2021	3%	4%	6%
2020	2%	5%	7%
2019	2%	5%	7%
2018	4%	5%	7%
2017	4%	5%	7%
2016	3%	5%	7%
2015	4%	5%	7%
2014	2%	5%	1%
2012	8%	6%	6%
2011	9%	5%	7%
2010	9%	6%	8%
2009	11%	6%	8%
2008	8%	6%	7%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Mercer County Special Services School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

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?

145 students attend Mercer Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

43% of Mercer Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Mercer Elementary School?

Mercer Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).

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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