- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Princeton, MN
Princeton Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Princeton Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273003001271
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Princeton Intermediate School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Princeton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 30.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Princeton Intermediate School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Princeton Intermediate School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Princeton, MN.
School address
District: Princeton Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273003001271 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Princeton Intermediate School shrank from 746 students in 2022-23 to 686 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 45.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 273003001271 · Princeton, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
675 enr · 14.7:1 · 30.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Princeton High School (940 students)
Princeton Intermediate School shrank from 746 students in 2022-23 to 686 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 45.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Princeton Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Princeton High
Princeton High School
940 students
- Princeton Midd
Princeton Middle School
740 students
- This school
Princeton Intermediate School
675 students
- Princeton Prim
Princeton Primary School
639 students
- Early Childhoo 100
Early Childhood Special Education
100 students
- Princeton Onli 63
Princeton Online Mn
63 students
What this shows Princeton Intermediate School reports 675 students on the CCD universe file.
How Princeton Intermediate School compares
Princeton Intermediate School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.4% | ▼ 29% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 675 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
675
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 52% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,885
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 675 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.1, Princeton Intermediate School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Princeton Public School District reports $12,885 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Princeton Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Princeton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Princeton Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Special Education | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Princeton Online Mn | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Princeton Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~675 students)
Frequently asked questions about Princeton Intermediate School
How many students attend Princeton Intermediate School?
Princeton Intermediate School has 675 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Princeton, MN. CCD year-over-year: 746 (2022-23) → 686 (2023-24), down 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Princeton Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Princeton Intermediate School is 14.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 6% 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 Intermediate School?
30.4% of students at Princeton Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Princeton Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Princeton Intermediate School is White at 87.4% of enrollment, in Princeton, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Princeton Intermediate School?
Princeton Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Intermediate School rank among public schools in Princeton?
By Resource Investment Index, Princeton Intermediate School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Princeton, MN. 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 Public School District?
Besides Princeton Intermediate School, Princeton Public School District also operates Princeton High School (940 students), Princeton Middle School (740 students), and Princeton Primary School (639 students). See the Princeton Public School District district page for the complete list.