Darlene C. McKnight Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Trenton, New Jersey 08638 · Trenton Public School District
#1463 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#46213 of 50,301 nationally
About Darlene C. McKnight Elementary
Darlene C. McKnight Elementary is a public elementary located in Trenton, in the Trenton Public School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades K–3. In 2025 it enrolled 350 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 17.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1463rd of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (59th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (2th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 350.
There are 30 schools in Trenton; Darlene C. McKnight Elementary ranks 21st of 27 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)11%
- Reading proficiency (30%)12%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)78.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Darlene C. McKnight Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 78.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 12%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 11%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Darlene C. McKnight Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities
Trenton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
545 students · 599 m away
Dr. Crosby Copeland Jr Elementary
Trenton · Public elementary · Grades K–3
353 students · 798 m away
Patton J. Hill Elementary School
Trenton · Public elementary · Grades K–3
555 students · 1.1 km away
Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School
Trenton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
650 students · 1.3 km away
Grant Intermediate School
Trenton · Public middle · Grades 4–6
610 students · 1.4 km away
Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School
Trenton · Public middle · Grades 4–6
668 students · 1.6 km away
Paul S. Robeson Elementary School
Trenton · Public elementary · Grades K–3
390 students · 1.6 km away
Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy
Trenton · Public other · Grades 9–9
890 students · 1.7 km away
Trenton Central High School - Main Campus
Trenton · Public high · Grades 10–12
2,097 students · 1.8 km away
Greenwood Elementary School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
270 students · 1.8 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Darlene C. McKnight Elementary a good school?
Darlene C. McKnight Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 17.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1463 of 1,479 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Darlene C. McKnight Elementary rank in New Jersey?
Darlene C. McKnight Elementary ranks #1463 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #46213 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Darlene C. McKnight Elementary?
Darlene C. McKnight Elementary had 350 students in 2025.
Is Darlene C. McKnight Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Darlene C. McKnight Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–3. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Darlene C. McKnight Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Darlene C. McKnight Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.