- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Princeton, IN
Princeton Community High School
Federal NCES profile for Princeton Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180777001326
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Princeton Community High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Indiana schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Princeton · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Princeton Community High School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Princeton Community High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Princeton, IN.
School address
District: North Gibson School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180777001326 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Princeton Community High School held near 600 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.5 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 180777001326 · Princeton, IN High · MID · TRAD
580 enr · 12.1:1 · 36.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Princeton Community Middle (437 students)
Princeton Community High School held near 600 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.5 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Princeton Community High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Princeton Community High School
580 students
- Princeton Comm
Princeton Community Middle
437 students
- Princeton Comm
Princeton Comm Intermediate School
430 students
- Princeton Comm
Princeton Comm Primary School
417 students
What this shows Princeton Community High School reports 580 students on the CCD universe file.
How Princeton Community High School compares
Princeton Community High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 24% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 27% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 580 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
580
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 13% in Indiana - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 80.5%
Two or More 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
African American 4.1%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.2, Princeton Community High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
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 Community High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Community Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Princeton Comm Intermediate School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Princeton Comm Primary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Princeton Community High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide high 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 (~580 students)
Frequently asked questions about Princeton Community High School
How many students attend Princeton Community High School?
Princeton Community High School has 580 students enrolled. It is a high school in Princeton, IN. CCD year-over-year: 618 (2022-23) → 600 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Princeton Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Princeton Community High School is 12.1:1, which is 24% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 23% 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 Community High School?
36.1% of students at Princeton Community High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Princeton Community High School?
The largest demographic group at Princeton Community High School is White at 80.5% of enrollment, in Princeton, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Princeton Community High School?
Princeton Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Princeton Community High School rank among public schools in Princeton?
By Resource Investment Index, Princeton Community High School ranks #4 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 Community High School, North Gibson School Corporation also operates Princeton Community Middle (437 students), Princeton Comm Intermediate School (430 students), and Princeton Comm Primary School (417 students). See the North Gibson School Corporation district page for the complete list.