- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Princeton Community Middle held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 180777001327 · Princeton, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 13.7:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Princeton Community High School (580 students)
Princeton Community Middle held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Princeton Community Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Princeton Comm
Princeton Community High School
580 students
- This school
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 Middle reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Princeton Community Middle compares
Princeton Community Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~437 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 431 (2022-23) → 429 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.