- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Princeton, IN
Princeton Comm Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Princeton Comm Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180777001325
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Princeton Comm Primary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Princeton · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Princeton Comm Primary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Princeton Comm Primary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Princeton, IN.
School address
District: North Gibson School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180777001325 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Princeton Comm Primary School grew from 414 students in 2022-23 to 448 in 2023-24 (+8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 180777001325 · Princeton, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
417 enr · 12.6:1 · 49.3% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Princeton Community High School (580 students)
Princeton Comm Primary School grew from 414 students in 2022-23 to 448 in 2023-24 (+8.2%). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Princeton Comm Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Princeton Comm
Princeton Community High School
580 students
- Princeton Comm
Princeton Community Middle
437 students
- Princeton Comm
Princeton Comm Intermediate School
430 students
- This school
Princeton Comm Primary School
417 students
What this shows Princeton Comm Primary School reports 417 students on the CCD universe file.
How Princeton Comm Primary School compares
Princeton Comm Primary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▼ 0% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 17% in Indiana - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,708
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.0%
Two or More 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
African American 3.1%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, Princeton Comm Primary School is about as mixed as the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Gibson School Corporation reports $14,708 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Princeton Comm Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Princeton Community Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Princeton Comm Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Princeton Comm Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Princeton
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~417 students)
Frequently asked questions about Princeton Comm Primary School
How many students attend Princeton Comm Primary School?
Princeton Comm Primary School has 417 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Princeton, IN. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Princeton Comm Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Princeton Comm Primary School is 12.6:1, which is 21% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 20% 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 Primary School?
49.3% of students at Princeton Comm Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Princeton Comm Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Princeton Comm Primary School is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Princeton, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Princeton Comm Primary School?
Princeton Comm Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Princeton Comm Primary School rank among public schools in Princeton?
By Resource Investment Index, Princeton Comm Primary School ranks #1 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.
What other schools are in North Gibson School Corporation?
Besides Princeton Comm Primary School, North Gibson School Corporation also operates Princeton Community High School (580 students), Princeton Community Middle (437 students), and Princeton Comm Intermediate School (430 students). See the North Gibson School Corporation district page for the complete list.