Enrollment
437
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Princeton, IN
Princeton Community Middle
Federal NCES profile for Princeton Community Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180777001327
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Princeton Community Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Princeton · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Princeton Community Middle has class sizes smaller than 72% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Princeton Community Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Princeton, IN.
School address
District: North Gibson School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180777001327 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Princeton Community Middle compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Princeton Community Middle
Princeton Community Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Princeton, Indiana, enrolling 437 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.0% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 437 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 554 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #144.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 219 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
North Gibson School Corporation also operates Princeton Community High School (580 students) and Princeton Comm Intermediate School (430 students) alongside Princeton Community Middle.
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 Community Middle compares
Princeton Community Middle on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▼ 3% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 28% in Indiana - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.8%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 219 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 78.9%
Two or More 10.1%
African American 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.3, Princeton Community Middle 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 Community Middle.
$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 Community Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Princeton Comm Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Princeton Comm Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Princeton Community Middle'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
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar middle 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 (~437 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Princeton Community Middle
How many students attend Princeton Community Middle?
Princeton Community Middle has 437 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Princeton, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Princeton Community Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Princeton Community Middle is 13.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 13% 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 Middle?
48.0% of students at Princeton Community Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Princeton Community Middle?
The largest demographic group at Princeton Community Middle is White at 78.9% of enrollment, in Princeton, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Princeton Community Middle?
Princeton Community Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Princeton Community Middle rank among public schools in Princeton?
By Resource Investment Index, Princeton Community Middle ranks #2 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 Community Middle a good school?
Princeton Community Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% 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 Community Middle, North Gibson School Corporation also operates Princeton Community High School (580 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.
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