- Enrollment
- 1,319
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saint Clair Shores, MI
Princeton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Princeton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262088005760
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Princeton Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Saint Clair Shores · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Princeton Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Princeton Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Saint Clair Shores, MI.
School address
District: Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb) · Michigan
NCES ID 262088005760 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Princeton Elementary School held near 643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 34.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 262088005760 · Saint Clair Shores, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
652 enr · 21.7:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeview High School (1,319 students)
Princeton Elementary School held near 643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 34.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Princeton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeview High
Lakeview High School
1,319 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle School
990 students
- This school
Princeton Elementary School
652 students
- Greenwood Elem 430
Greenwood Elementary School
430 students
- Ardmore Elemen 370
Ardmore Elementary School
370 students
- Harmon Element 317
Harmon Elementary School
317 students
What this shows Princeton Elementary School reports 652 students on the CCD universe file.
How Princeton Elementary School compares
Princeton Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 24% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 652 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
652
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Michigan - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.1%
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
$13,589
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.0%
African American 12.3%
Two or More 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Princeton Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb) reports $13,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Princeton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ardmore Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harmon Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Princeton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~652 students)
Frequently asked questions about Princeton Elementary School
How many students attend Princeton Elementary School?
Princeton Elementary School has 652 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saint Clair Shores, MI. CCD year-over-year: 622 (2022-23) → 643 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Princeton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Princeton Elementary School is 21.7:1, which is 24% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Princeton Elementary School?
41.2% of students at Princeton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Princeton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Princeton Elementary School is White at 71.0% of enrollment, in Saint Clair Shores, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Princeton Elementary School?
Princeton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Princeton Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Saint Clair Shores?
By Resource Investment Index, Princeton Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Saint Clair Shores, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Saint Clair Shores on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb)?
Besides Princeton Elementary School, Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb) also operates Lakeview High School (1,319 students), Jefferson Middle School (990 students), and Greenwood Elementary School (430 students). See the Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb) district page for the complete list.