Enrollment
195
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Birmingham, AL
Princeton School
Federal NCES profile for Princeton School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010039000174
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Princeton School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #2 of 38
- schools in Birmingham · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 45.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Princeton School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Princeton School ranks #2 of 38 schools in Birmingham, AL.
School address
District: Birmingham City · Alabama
NCES ID 010039000174 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.8%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Princeton School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Princeton School
Princeton School is a small combined-grade school in Birmingham, Alabama, enrolling 195 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 13.9:1, Princeton School is leaner than roughly 91% of Alabama schools and 21% under the state's 17.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.8% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Alabama schools, with 195 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 44 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (100% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 1/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 195 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Birmingham's public schools, it stands alongside Huffman High Schoolmagnet (1,094 students): Princeton School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.9:1 vs 18.2:1).
Birmingham City also operates Huffman High Schoolmagnet (1,094 students) and Parker High School (942 students) alongside Princeton 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 School compares
Princeton School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.8% | ▼ 22% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 195 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
195
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 9% in Alabama - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,890
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 195 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: 0.5 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
African American 99.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 99.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.0, Princeton School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Birmingham City, which includes Princeton School.
$13,890
Per student
+11%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.0%
State 43.8%
Federal 23.2%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huffman High Schoolmagnet | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parker High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Iris Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huffman Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ramsay High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Princeton School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Birmingham
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Huffman High Schoolmagnet
Standard public school
1,094 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Glen Iris Elementary School
Standard public school
827 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Chalkville Elementary School
Standard public school
818 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Huffman Academy
Standard public school
779 students 20:1 students per teacher
Jacksonolin High School
Standard public school
713 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Bryant Park Elementary
Standard public school
707 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~195 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Princeton School
How many students attend Princeton School?
Princeton School has 195 students enrolled. It is a public school in Birmingham, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Princeton School?
The student-teacher ratio at Princeton School is 13.9:1, which is 21% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 11% 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 School?
45.8% of students at Princeton School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Princeton School?
The largest demographic group at Princeton School is African American at 99.5% of enrollment, in Birmingham, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Princeton School?
Princeton School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 School rank among schools in Birmingham?
By Resource Investment Index, Princeton School ranks #2 of 38 schools in Birmingham, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Birmingham on the city page.
Is Princeton School a good school?
Princeton School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama 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 Birmingham City?
Besides Princeton School, Birmingham City also operates Huffman High Schoolmagnet (1,094 students), Parker High School (942 students), and Glen Iris Elementary School (827 students). See the Birmingham City district page for the complete list.
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