Source4Teachers/Trenton board of education

Name

Source4Teachers/Trenton board of education

Legal name

Trenton Board of Education

Website

https://trentonk12.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH), Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Special education services
• Bilingual ESL programs
• Student transportation services
• School food services

Headquarters

HQ city

Trenton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Trenton Public Schools is funded through a combination of federal grants (ESSA/Title I, ARP ESSER III), New Jersey state aid, and local tax revenue. The district receives entitlement and discretionary grant funding through the NJDOE.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Trenton Public School District provides free public K-12 education (Pre-K through 12) to approximately 13,000 resident students across 26+ schools in Trenton, New Jersey. Core offerings include elementary, intermediate, middle, and high school instructional programs supplemented by Bilingual/ESL, Special Education, Gifted and Talented, and Summer Enrichment programs. The district also delivers student transportation, free school meals via Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), and academic support services through PowerSchool SIS, Schoology LMS, and 1:1 Apple iPad devices.

Product overview

Trenton Public School District operates as a unified K-12 public school system serving Trenton, New Jersey, with approximately 13,000 students across 26 schools. The district's product portfolio centers on core educational services organized by grade level (Pre-K through 12), supplemented by specialized programs including Bilingual/ESL education, Gifted and Talented enrichment, and Special Education services. Supporting infrastructure includes PowerSchool SIS for student information management, a Technology Department managing Apple iPads and Google/Microsoft tools, Aramark-provided food services under CEP, and transportation operations. Summer enrichment programs, ARP ESSER-funded recovery initiatives, and comprehensive student support services round out the district's offerings. The district utilizes multiple integrated platforms including Schoology LMS, Frontline Suite for HR, Follett Destiny for library management, and ClassLink for SSO.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Trenton Public School District K-12 Education Services Comprehensive public school district offering grades Pre-K through 12 education across multiple schools in Trenton, New Jersey. The district serves approximately 13,000 students with over 2,000 employees through its network of 26+ school sites.
• Elementary Education (Grades Pre-K-6) Elementary education services including 13 elementary schools (grades K-3) and 6 intermediate schools (grades 4-6) providing foundational academic instruction, bilingual education, and enrichment programs to early childhood learners.
• Middle School Education (Grades 7-8) Middle school programs at three schools (Grace A. Dunn, Dr. MLK Jr., Arthur J. Holland) offering comprehensive academics, electives, and transition support including workshop model for ELA and project-based learning electives such as Monsters in Literature and Broadcast Journalism.
• High School Education (Grades 9-12) High school programs including Trenton Central High School, Capital City High School, and Trenton's Ninth Grade Academy. Includes AP courses, dual college enrollment, vocational programs, career pathways, and athletic programs.
• Bilingual/ESL Education Program Comprehensive language instruction programs including Dual Language Immersion, Full-Time Bilingual, ESL instruction, Sheltered English Instruction, and Newcomer Support services across all grade levels. Aligned with NJDOE requirements and WIDA standards.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive special education programs for students with disabilities ages 3-21 under IDEA, including IEP development, Related Services, Home Instruction, and transition support in partnership with MCCC's Center for Adult Transition.
• Gifted and Talented Program Enrichment program for students in grades K-12 using Project/Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and Challenge-Based Learning (CBL). Includes in-class enrichment, pull-out instruction, accelerated courses, and extracurricular activities.
• Summer Programs Multiple summer enrichment programs including Future Forward Summer Camp (grades 7-12), Rise Up! Multilingual Learner Summer Program, Trenton Travelers Summer Enrichment (grades 1-6), and summer device collection.
• Student Transportation Services Student transportation services including bus routing, safety protocols, and bus pass distribution for eligible enrolled students. Department located at 1490 Prospect Street, Ewing, NJ.
• Food Services Food service program provided by Aramark Student Nutrition. District participates in Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) providing free breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students regardless of financial status; includes breakfast-after-the-bell programs and nutrition education materials.
• ARP ESSER III Recovery Programs Federal ARP ESSER III-funded recovery programs addressing the academic impact of COVID-19, including summer learning, extended day programs, tutoring, mental health services, and technology purchases.

Quantifiable outcome

• 837 student capacity new school facility
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• New Jersey Schools Development AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 July 2026NJ SDA is managing the $89.4 million Betty V. Coles Elementary School and Miguel A. Hernandez Intermediate School project. This is the 10th capital project completed by NJ SDA in Trenton. Ernest Brock & Sons Inc. serves as design-build contractor, alongside SSP Architectural Group Inc. and Joseph Jingoli & Son Inc. The project targets LEED certification.
• Kelly EducationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKelly Education provides substitute teacher staffing for the district through an on-site operation at 1490 Prospect Street, Ewing, NJ 08638. Hiring events are held every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Openings include substitute teachers (daily, building permit, and long-term), substitute paraprofessionals, 1:1 permanent aides, permanent bus aides, and substitute secretaries.
• Aramark Student NutritioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAramark Student Nutrition is the district's food service provider, delivering school breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students. The district participates in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), allowing free meals for all students regardless of financial status. Aramark also runs breakfast-after-the-bell programs and provides nutrition education materials.
• Mercer County Community College (MCCC) - Center for Adult Transition (CAT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to recommend special education graduates for supported training, certification, and education at MCCC. The district is recruiting special education graduates from years 2018-2022 for the program. Board presentations on the partnership are available via YouTube.
• NJDOE (New Jersey Department of Education)coreOthersThe district operates under NJDOE regulations, receives state funding and per-pupil aid, participates in statewide assessments (NJSLA, NJGPA, ACCESS for ELLs), and follows NJ Student Learning Standards. Title I (ESSA) and ARP ESSER III federal grants are administered through NJDOE.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• PowerSchool: Vendor providing the district's PowerSchool Student Information System. Adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a competitor; relevant for understanding the technology stack TPS depends on.

Regional players

• Hartford Public Schools: Small/post-industrial Northeastern urban district with comparable per-pupil poverty, multilingual learner share, and similar dependence on Title I and state aid funding streams.
• Detroit Public Schools Community District: Urban public school district with severe demographic decline, aging infrastructure, and heavy reliance on federal and state funding — comparable in structural challenges to Trenton.
• Philadelphia School District: Large urban public school district in neighboring Pennsylvania with comparable urban demographics, chronic absenteeism challenges, and similar reliance on federal Title I and state formula funding.
• Baltimore City Public Schools: Mid-Atlantic urban district serving a high-poverty, majority-minority student population with comparable enrollment scale and similar struggles with facilities modernization and academic outcomes.
• Boston Public Schools: Northeastern urban public school district with similar multilingual learner population, comparable scale, and parallel use of PowerSchool-style SIS and 1:1 device programs.

Direct peers

• Jersey City Public Schools: NJ urban public school district with comparable size, multilingual learner population, and reliance on NJ state aid. Operates a similar Pre-K-12 model with extensive bilingual/ESL programs.
• Camden City School District: NJ urban public school district serving a high-poverty, predominantly Hispanic and Black student population with similar ESSA Title I reliance and comparable district-wide challenges around capital facilities.
• Newark Public Schools: Largest NJ urban public school district by enrollment, serving a similar urban, low-income, multilingual student population. Comparable in scale, governance structure, and funding mix (state aid + federal grants + local taxes).

Broad incumbents

• New York City Department of Education: Largest US public school system; not a direct competitor but a structural reference point for urban district operations, multilingual learner programs, and large-scale SIS/device deployments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/TrentonPublicSc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@trentontv3614
• Facebookfacebook.com/TrentonSchools
• Instagraminstagram.com/TrentonPublicSchools

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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