Enrollment
639
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Princeton Primary School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Princeton Primary School
Princeton Primary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Princeton, Minnesota, enrolling 639 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 639 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 435 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #247.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 639 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.5% 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 Primary 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 Primary School compares
Princeton Primary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,245
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Princeton Public School District, which includes Princeton Primary 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 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
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~639 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Princeton Primary School a good school?
Princeton Primary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Minnesota schools. 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 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.
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