Enrollment
260
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390446705967
Princeton Innovation Center — Cincinnati, OH
Federal NCES profile for Princeton Innovation Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Princeton City · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.5:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Princeton Innovation Center compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Princeton Innovation Center reports 260 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 11.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 26.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 45% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 67% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 260 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 97.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Princeton City spends $17,767 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 68.3% from local sources (property taxes), 18.7% from the state, and 12.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Princeton Innovation Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.5:1 | ▲ 45% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 25% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
26.5:1
students per teacher
— 45% above state mean
Top 95% in Ohio — lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
97.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,767
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 260 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 260 Top 25% in Ohio — larger than 75% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Students per teacher 26.5:1 +45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390446705967
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.0%
African American 29.6%
White 7.7%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 260:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 97.3%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 21
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Princeton City, which includes Princeton Innovation Center.
$17,767
Per student
+5%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,619
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,332
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
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 19:1 students per teacher
Sycamore High School
Standard public school
1,678 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Western Hills University High School
Standard public school
1,342 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Princeton Community Middle School
Standard public school
1,332 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
School for Creative and Performing Arts
Standard public school
1,300 students 15:1 students per teacher
Withrow University High School
Standard public school
1,300 students 16:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Princeton Innovation Center
How many students attend Princeton Innovation Center?
Princeton Innovation Center has 260 students enrolled. It is a other school in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Princeton Innovation Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Princeton Innovation Center is 26.5:1, which is 45% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 67% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Princeton Innovation Center?
The largest demographic group at Princeton Innovation Center is Hispanic or Latino at 55.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Princeton Innovation Center?
Princeton Innovation Center has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.