Enrollment
260
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cincinnati, OH
Princeton Innovation Center
Federal NCES profile for Princeton Innovation Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390446705967
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Princeton Innovation Center earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #30 of 87
- schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 260
- students enrolled
Princeton Innovation Center has class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Princeton Innovation Center ranks #30 of 87 schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: Princeton City · Ohio
NCES ID 390446705967 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Princeton Innovation Center compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Princeton Innovation Center
Princeton Innovation Center is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Cincinnati, Ohio, enrolling 260 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.6:1 is larger than about 90% of Ohio schools and 30% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 260 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and African American (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 260 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 97.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Cincinnati's public schools, it stands alongside Walnut Hills High School (2,453 students): Princeton Innovation Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.6:1 vs 18:1).
Princeton City also operates Princeton High School (1,619 students) and Princeton Community Middle School (1,332 students) alongside Princeton Innovation Center.
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 Innovation Center compares
Princeton Innovation Center on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.6:1 | ▲ 30% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 90% in Ohio - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
97.3%
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
$16,240
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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
- 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
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.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Princeton Innovation Center is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Princeton City, which includes Princeton Innovation Center.
$16,240
Per student
+11%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Princeton Innovation Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Princeton Community Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springdale Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stewart Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heritage Hill Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Princeton Innovation Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,619
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,332
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
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
Princeton Community Middle School
Standard public school
1,332 students 18.2:1 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~260 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Princeton Innovation Center
How many students attend Princeton Innovation Center?
Princeton Innovation Center has 260 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Princeton Innovation Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Princeton Innovation Center is 23.6:1, which is 30% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Princeton Innovation Center?
Princeton Innovation Center has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Princeton Innovation Center rank among schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, Princeton Innovation Center ranks #30 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.
Is Princeton Innovation Center a good school?
Princeton Innovation Center earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio 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 Princeton City?
Besides Princeton Innovation Center, Princeton City also operates Princeton High School (1,619 students), Princeton Community Middle School (1,332 students), and Springdale Elementary School (529 students). See the Princeton City district page for the complete list.
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