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Trenton, NJ vs East St. Louis, IL

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- East St. Louis spends 30.8% less per student than Trenton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 21.1% higher in East St. Louis than in Trenton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- East St. Louis had 10.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Trenton
 Trenton, NJEast St. Louis, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,142$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,715  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,545$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.36  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock23514573
 Students per Counselor296  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.14.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.2%1.5%
Reviews for Trenton    7 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Trenton used to be a nice place to live I was born here but moved away in my early teens. I still had family in Trenton and therefore visited often, the city is now  More

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Over 15 years ago

If you're a person who likes the dramatic change is seasons, then this is the place for you. I want to move toa place where it's basically mild weather...not one day  More

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Over 15 years ago

I'm born and raised in Trenton New Jersey and like most cities in the northeast it's seen better days. That's not to say that life here isn't enjoyable. You do have  More

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Reviews for East St. Louis    4 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

FACT CHECK: The reason for the City Of Champions moniker, is that it really is on an almost unimaginable scale. This just one news excerpt of many, many, many over years  More

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Over 7 years ago

East St louis is paradise on earth. vibrant night life and great  More

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Over 17 years ago

East st louis has a very depressed economy, virtually no employment, poor housing with a significant high property tax rate, virtually no employment opportunities,  More

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