- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Princeton, WV
Princeton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Princeton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 540084000702
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Princeton Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of West Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most West Virginia schools.
- #2 of 11
- public schools in Princeton · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for West Virginia
- 488
- students enrolled
Princeton Middle School has class sizes smaller than 79% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Princeton Middle School ranks #2 of 11 public schools in Princeton, WV.
School address
District: Mercer County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540084000702 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Princeton Middle School held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 540084000702 · Princeton, WV Middle · SMALL · TRAD
488 enr · 10.6:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Princeton Senior High School (925 students)
Princeton Middle School held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Princeton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Princeton Seni
Princeton Senior High School
925 students
- Pikeview High
Pikeview High School
629 students
- Bluefield High
Bluefield High School
618 students
- Glenwood Schoo
Glenwood School (K-8)
614 students
- Pikeview Middl
Pikeview Middle School
502 students
- This school
Princeton Middle School
488 students
What this shows Princeton Middle School reports 488 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 West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 21% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.3%
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
$13,583
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 163 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 146 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 76.8%
Two or More 12.9%
African American 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.8, Princeton Middle School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mercer County Schools reports $13,583 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 Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pikeview High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bluefield High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenwood School (K-8) | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pikeview Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
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
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~488 students)
Frequently asked questions about Princeton Middle School
How many students attend Princeton Middle School?
Princeton Middle School has 488 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Princeton, WV. CCD year-over-year: 503 (2022-23) → 506 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Princeton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Princeton Middle School is 10.6:1, which is 19% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Princeton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Princeton Middle School is White at 76.8% of enrollment, in Princeton, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Princeton Middle School?
Princeton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 #2 of 11 public schools in Princeton, WV. 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 Mercer County Schools?
Besides Princeton Middle School, Mercer County Schools also operates Princeton Senior High School (925 students), Pikeview High School (629 students), and Bluefield High School (618 students). See the Mercer County Schools district page for the complete list.