Enrollment
417
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Princeton Comm Primary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Princeton Comm Primary School
Princeton Comm Primary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Princeton, Indiana, enrolling 417 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.3% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 417 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 535 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #64.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 40/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Princeton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Princeton Comm Intermediate School (430 students): Princeton Comm Primary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.6:1 vs 14.3:1).
North Gibson School Corporation also operates Princeton Community High School (580 students) and Princeton Community Middle (437 students) alongside Princeton Comm Primary 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 Primary School compares
Princeton Comm Primary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 + 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Gibson School Corporation, which includes Princeton Comm Primary 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 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
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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.
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 (~417 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Princeton on the city page.
Is Princeton Comm Primary School a good school?
Princeton Comm Primary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Indiana schools. 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 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.
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