Enrollment
430
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Princeton, IN
Princeton Comm Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Princeton Comm Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180777001324
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Princeton Comm Intermediate School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Princeton · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 52.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Princeton Comm Intermediate School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Princeton Comm Intermediate School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Princeton, IN.
School address
District: North Gibson School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180777001324 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Princeton Comm Intermediate School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Princeton Comm Intermediate School
Princeton Comm Intermediate School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Princeton, Indiana, enrolling 430 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.4% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 430 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 537 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #158.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 35/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Princeton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Princeton Comm Primary School (417 students): Princeton Comm Intermediate School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.3:1 vs 12.6:1).
North Gibson School Corporation also operates Princeton Community High School (580 students) and Princeton Community Middle (437 students) alongside Princeton Comm Intermediate School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Princeton Comm Intermediate School compares
Princeton Comm Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.4% | ▲ 6% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Indiana - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,226
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 79.8%
Two or More 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
African American 3.3%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Princeton Comm Intermediate School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Gibson School Corporation, which includes Princeton Comm Intermediate School.
$13,226
Per student
+9%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.4%
State 52.6%
Federal 11.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Princeton Comm Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Princeton Community Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Princeton Comm Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Princeton Comm Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools in Princeton
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~430 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Princeton Comm Intermediate School
How many students attend Princeton Comm Intermediate School?
Princeton Comm Intermediate School has 430 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Princeton, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Princeton Comm Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Princeton Comm Intermediate School is 14.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Princeton Comm Intermediate School?
52.4% of students at Princeton Comm Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Princeton Comm Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Princeton Comm Intermediate School is White at 79.8% of enrollment, in Princeton, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Princeton Comm Intermediate School?
Princeton Comm Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Princeton Comm Intermediate School rank among public schools in Princeton?
By Resource Investment Index, Princeton Comm Intermediate School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Princeton, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Princeton on the city page.
Is Princeton Comm Intermediate School a good school?
Princeton Comm Intermediate School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in North Gibson School Corporation?
Besides Princeton Comm Intermediate School, North Gibson School Corporation also operates Princeton Community High School (580 students), Princeton Community Middle (437 students), and Princeton Comm Primary School (417 students). See the North Gibson School Corporation district page for the complete list.
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