- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Princeton, MN
Princeton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Princeton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 273003001272
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Princeton Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Princeton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 28.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Princeton Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Princeton Middle School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Princeton, MN.
School address
District: Princeton Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273003001272 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Princeton Middle School held near 739 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 39.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 273003001272 · Princeton, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
740 enr · 19:1 · 28.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Princeton High School (940 students)
Princeton Middle School held near 739 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 39.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Princeton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Princeton High
Princeton High School
940 students
- This school
Princeton Middle School
740 students
- Princeton Inte
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 Middle School reports 740 students on the CCD universe file.
How Princeton Middle School compares
Princeton Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 20% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.1% | ▼ 34% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 740 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
740
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 80% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.7%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.4, Princeton Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Princeton Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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 Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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 middle 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 (~740 students)
Frequently asked questions about Princeton Middle School
How many students attend Princeton Middle School?
Princeton Middle School has 740 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Princeton, MN. CCD year-over-year: 732 (2022-23) → 739 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Princeton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Princeton Middle School is 19:1, which is 20% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Princeton Middle School?
28.1% of students at Princeton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Princeton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Princeton Middle School is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Princeton, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Princeton Middle School?
Princeton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Princeton?
By Resource Investment Index, Princeton Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School, Princeton Public School District also operates Princeton High School (940 students), Princeton Intermediate School (675 students), and Princeton Primary School (639 students). See the Princeton Public School District district page for the complete list.