- Enrollment
- 1,619
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Princeton Community Middle School held near 1,318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 73.0 → 75.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 390446701553 · Cincinnati, OH Other · MID · TRAD
1,332 enr · 18.2:1 · 55.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Princeton High School (1,619 students)
Princeton Community Middle School held near 1,318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 73.0 → 75.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Princeton Community Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Princeton High
Princeton High School
1,619 students
- This school
Princeton Community Middle School
1,332 students
- Springdale Ele 529
Springdale Elementary School
529 students
- Stewart Elemen 502
Stewart Elementary School
502 students
- Heritage Hill 411
Heritage Hill Elementary School
411 students
- Sharonville El 368
Sharonville Elementary School
368 students
What this shows Princeton Community Middle School reports 1,332 students on the CCD universe file.
How Princeton Community Middle School compares
Princeton Community Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,637
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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
District finance for Princeton City reports $16,637 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~1,332 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,290 (2022-23) → 1,318 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
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, 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 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.
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.