Enrollment
335
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Princeton, WV
Silver Springs Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Silver Springs Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540084001087
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silver Springs Early Learning Center earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of West Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most West Virginia schools.
- #9 of 11
- public schools in Princeton · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 47.9:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 335
- students enrolled
Silver Springs Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 99% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Springs Early Learning Center ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Princeton, WV.
School address
District: Mercer County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540084001087 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
47.9:1
vs 13.1:1 West Virginia avg
+266% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Silver Springs Early Learning Center compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Silver Springs Early Learning Center
Silver Springs Early Learning Center is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Princeton, West Virginia, enrolling 335 students.
Class loads run heavy: 47.9:1 is larger than about 99% of West Virginia schools and 266% above the 13.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 335 students, its enrollment sits close to the West Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 643 West Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and African American (14%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 670 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 19.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Mercer County Schools also operates Princeton Senior High School (925 students) and Pikeview High School (629 students) alongside Silver Springs Early Learning Center.
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 Silver Springs Early Learning Center compares
Silver Springs Early Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 47.9:1 | ▲ 266% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
47.9:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
47.9:1
students per teacher
- 266% above state mean
Top 99% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,553
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $14,844
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 70.7%
African American 13.7%
Two or More 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Silver Springs Early Learning Center is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mercer County Schools, which includes Silver Springs Early Learning Center.
$12,553
Per student
-15%
vs West Virginia
Avg $14,844
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.3%
State 54.8%
Federal 19.9%
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 Silver Springs Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pikeview High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bluefield High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glenwood School (K-8) | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pikeview Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silver Springs Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of West Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~335 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Silver Springs Early Learning Center
How many students attend Silver Springs Early Learning Center?
Silver Springs Early Learning Center has 335 students enrolled. It is a public school in Princeton, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Springs Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Springs Early Learning Center is 47.9:1, which is 266% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 205% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silver Springs Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Silver Springs Early Learning Center is White at 70.7% of enrollment, in Princeton, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silver Springs Early Learning Center?
Silver Springs Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Silver Springs Early Learning Center rank among public schools in Princeton?
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Springs Early Learning Center ranks #9 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.
Is Silver Springs Early Learning Center a good school?
Silver Springs Early Learning Center earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of West Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most West Virginia 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 Mercer County Schools?
Besides Silver Springs Early Learning Center, 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.
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