- Enrollment
- 1,388
- Students per teacher
- 35.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Princeton, TX
Princeton H S
Federal NCES profile for Princeton H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483585004059
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Princeton H S earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #9 of 11
- public schools in Princeton · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Princeton H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Princeton H S ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Princeton, TX.
School address
District: Princeton Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483585004059 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+220 students YoY
Princeton H S grew from 1,521 students in 2022-23 to 1,741 in 2023-24 (+14.5%).
Teacher FTE added 93.3 → 103.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+220 students YoY 483585004059 · Princeton, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,262 enr · 13.6:1 · 48.9% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Lovelady H S (1,388 students)
Princeton H S grew from 1,521 students in 2022-23 to 1,741 in 2023-24 (+14.5%). Teacher FTE added 93.3 → 103.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Princeton H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lovelady H S
Lovelady H S
1,388 students
- This school
Princeton H S
1,262 students
- Southard Middl
Southard Middle
929 students
- Lowe El
Lowe El
675 students
- Mayfield El
Mayfield El
668 students
- Harper El
Harper El
642 students
What this shows Princeton H S reports 1,262 students on the CCD universe file.
How Princeton H S compares
Princeton H S is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▼ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,262 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,262
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Texas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.5%
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
$10,598
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 601 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
686
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 54.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 61.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.4%
White 22.5%
African American 22.2%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Princeton H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Princeton Isd reports $10,598 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Princeton H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovelady H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southard Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lowe El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mayfield El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harper El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Princeton H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,262 students)
Frequently asked questions about Princeton H S
How many students attend Princeton H S?
Princeton H S has 1,262 students enrolled. It is a high school in Princeton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,521 (2022-23) → 1,741 (2023-24), up 220.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Princeton H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Princeton H S is 13.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 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 H S?
48.9% of students at Princeton H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Princeton H S?
The largest demographic group at Princeton H S is Hispanic or Latino at 46.4% of enrollment, in Princeton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Princeton H S?
Princeton H S 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 H S rank among public schools in Princeton?
By Resource Investment Index, Princeton H S ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Princeton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Princeton on the city page.
What other schools are in Princeton Isd?
Besides Princeton H S, Princeton Isd also operates Lovelady H S (1,388 students), Southard Middle (929 students), and Lowe El (675 students). See the Princeton Isd district page for the complete list.