- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Princeton, MN
Princeton Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Princeton Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273003001274
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Princeton Primary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 9
- public schools in Princeton · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 32.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Princeton Primary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Princeton Primary School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Princeton, MN.
School address
District: Princeton Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273003001274 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-64 students YoY
Princeton Primary School shrank from 720 students in 2022-23 to 656 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 56.6 → 55.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-64 students YoY 273003001274 · Princeton, MN Other · MID · TRAD
639 enr · 11.4:1 · 32.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Princeton High School (940 students)
Princeton Primary School shrank from 720 students in 2022-23 to 656 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE lost 56.6 → 55.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Princeton Primary 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
- Princeton Inte
Princeton Intermediate School
675 students
- This school
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 Primary School reports 639 students on the CCD universe file.
How Princeton Primary School compares
Princeton Primary 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 28% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.2% | ▼ 25% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 639 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
639
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 25% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.5%
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 639 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.9, Princeton Primary School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
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 Primary 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 Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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 Primary 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
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide other 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 (~639 students)
Frequently asked questions about Princeton Primary School
How many students attend Princeton Primary School?
Princeton Primary School has 639 students enrolled. It is a public school in Princeton, MN. CCD year-over-year: 720 (2022-23) → 656 (2023-24), down 64.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Princeton Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Princeton Primary School is 11.4:1, which is 28% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 27% 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 Primary School?
32.2% of students at Princeton Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Princeton Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Princeton Primary School is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Princeton, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Princeton Primary School?
Princeton Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Primary School rank among public schools in Princeton?
By Resource Investment Index, Princeton Primary School ranks #4 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 Primary School, Princeton Public School District also operates Princeton High School (940 students), Princeton Middle School (740 students), and Princeton Intermediate School (675 students). See the Princeton Public School District district page for the complete list.