Cadwalader Elementary School serves 200 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
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 Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Community Size
School Overview
Cadwalader Elementary School's student population of 200 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
200 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cadwalader Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-29%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Hispanic
35%
35%
Black
61%
14%
White
1%
37%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Cadwalader Elementary School?
200 students attend Cadwalader Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Cadwalader Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cadwalader Elementary School?
Cadwalader Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cadwalader Elementary School offer ?
Cadwalader Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Cadwalader Elementary School part of?
Cadwalader Elementary School is part of Trenton Public School District.
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