Enrollment
675
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.4%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Princeton Intermediate School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Princeton Intermediate School
Princeton Intermediate School is a large elementary school in Princeton, Minnesota, enrolling 675 students.
At 14.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 675 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 431 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #154.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 675 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Princeton Public School District spends $12,245 per pupil, 20% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Princeton Public School District also operates Princeton High School (940 students) and Princeton Middle School (740 students) alongside Princeton Intermediate 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 Intermediate School compares
Princeton Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,245
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Princeton Public School District, which includes Princeton Intermediate School.
$12,245
Per student
-20%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.6%
State 69.4%
Federal 9.0%
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 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
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~675 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Princeton Intermediate School a good school?
Princeton Intermediate School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. 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 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.
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