Trenton Public Schools (TPS) have faced multiple years of fiscal turmoil as the district struggles to provide students with the resources required to meet the State's Core Curriculum Content Standards (CCSS). Under the tenure of Governor Chris Christie, the State failed to provide the state aid needed to support the district's budget, eroding essential resources in district schools and depriving students of the opportunity for a thorough and efficient education. At the same time, the Governor's Department of Education (DOE) has approved and allowed charter schools to expand rapidly in Trenton, draining an increasing amount of funds from TPS's already flat budget. In this report the author analyzes the impact of the TPS budget crisis on per pupil spending and staff levels in district schools. The author finds that the combined stress of chronic underfunding and rapid charter expansion has significantly lowered spending and reduced staff and programs in district schools.