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About this school
Joseph Stokes Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Trenton, New Jersey that is part of Trenton Public Schools.
It serves 344 students
in grades K - 3.
Its teachers have had 38 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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95%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Dec 18, 2025
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Joseph Stokes Elementary School
$14,553
raised using DonorsChoose
38
projects
funded
23
teachers
funded
125
donors
4
projects
for
basic supplies
3
projects for
books
Joseph Stokes Elementary School has received support from
72 individuals from New Jersey and
53 individuals out-of-state.