Enrollment
1,332
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cincinnati, OH
Princeton Community Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Princeton Community Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390446701553
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Princeton Community Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #42 of 87
- schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Princeton Community Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Princeton Community Middle School ranks #42 of 87 schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: Princeton City · Ohio
NCES ID 390446701553 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Princeton Community Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Princeton Community Middle School
Princeton Community Middle School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Cincinnati, Ohio, enrolling 1,332 students.
At 18.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 55.0% of students qualify for free meals, 74% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,332 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 51 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #32.
Its student body is led by African American (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 444 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 341 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,332 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Cincinnati's public schools, it stands alongside Walnut Hills High School (2,453 students): Princeton Community Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.2:1 vs 18:1).
Princeton City also operates Princeton High School (1,619 students) and Springdale Elementary School (529 students) alongside Princeton Community Middle 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 Community Middle School compares
Princeton Community Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▼ 0% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▲ 74% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,332 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,332
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 59% in Ohio - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.4%
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
$16,240
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 444 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 335 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 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
African American 39.9%
Hispanic or Latino 37.1%
White 13.9%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 39.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Princeton Community Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Princeton City, which includes Princeton Community Middle School.
$16,240
Per student
+11%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.3%
State 18.7%
Federal 12.9%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Springdale Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stewart Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heritage Hill Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sharonville Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Princeton Community Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,619
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Cincinnati
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Walnut Hills High School
Standard public school
2,453 students 18:1 students per teacher
Sycamore High School
Standard public school
1,678 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Western Hills University High School
Standard public school
1,342 students 21:1 students per teacher
School for Creative and Performing Arts
Standard public school
1,300 students 16:1 students per teacher
Withrow University High School
Standard public school
1,300 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Aiken New Tech High School
Standard public school
1,226 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,332 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Princeton Community Middle School
How many students attend Princeton Community Middle School?
Princeton Community Middle School has 1,332 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Princeton Community Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Princeton Community Middle School is 18.2:1, which is 0% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Princeton Community Middle School?
55.0% of students at Princeton Community Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Princeton Community Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Princeton Community Middle School is African American at 39.9% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Princeton Community Middle School?
Princeton Community Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 School rank among schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, Princeton Community Middle School ranks #42 of 87 schools in Cincinnati, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cincinnati on the city page.
Is Princeton Community Middle School a good school?
Princeton Community Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 Princeton City?
Besides Princeton Community Middle School, Princeton City also operates Princeton High School (1,619 students), Springdale Elementary School (529 students), and Stewart Elementary School (502 students). See the Princeton City district page for the complete list.
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