- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Princeton, WV
Princeton Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Princeton Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 540084001120
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Princeton Primary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most West Virginia schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Princeton · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 448
- students enrolled
Princeton Primary School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Princeton Primary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Princeton, WV.
School address
District: Mercer County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540084001120 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Princeton Primary School held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 540084001120 · Princeton, WV Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 13.6:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Princeton Senior High School (925 students)
Princeton Primary School held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Princeton Primary 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 Primary School
448 students
What this shows Princeton Primary School reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Princeton Primary School compares
Princeton Primary 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 58% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.8%
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.9%
Two or More 14.1%
African American 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.9, Princeton Primary School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
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 Primary 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pikeview Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
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
- 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 elementary 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 (~448 students)
Frequently asked questions about Princeton Primary School
How many students attend Princeton Primary School?
Princeton Primary School has 448 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Princeton, WV. CCD year-over-year: 499 (2022-23) → 475 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Princeton Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Princeton Primary School is 13.6:1, which is 4% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Princeton Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Princeton Primary School is White at 75.9% of enrollment, in Princeton, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Princeton Primary School?
Princeton Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 elementary schools in Princeton?
By Resource Investment Index, Princeton Primary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Princeton on the city page.
What other schools are in Mercer County Schools?
Besides Princeton Primary 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.