Enrollment
652
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Princeton Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Princeton Elementary School
Princeton Elementary School is a large elementary school in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan, enrolling 652 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.7:1 is larger than about 87% of Michigan schools and 24% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 652 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 536 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #351.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 47/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb) also operates Lakeview High School (1,319 students) and Jefferson Middle School (990 students) alongside Princeton Elementary 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 Elementary School compares
Princeton Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,653
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb), which includes Princeton Elementary School.
$12,653
Per student
-6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.2%
State 68.7%
Federal 9.1%
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 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
- 1,319
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~652 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Princeton Elementary School a good school?
Princeton Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan 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 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.
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