Silver Springs Early Learning Center

731 Cove Street
Princeton, WV 24740
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Silver Springs Early Learning Center serves 380 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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Silver Springs Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

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School Overview

Silver Springs Early Learning Center's student population of 380 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
380 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Silver Springs Early Learning Center is 0.43, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WV)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
Black
13%
4%
White
74%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.43
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
3%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Silver Springs Early Learning Center?
380 students attend Silver Springs Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Silver Springs Early Learning Center students are White, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Silver Springs Early Learning Center offer ?
Silver Springs Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Silver Springs Early Learning Center part of?
Silver Springs Early Learning Center is part of Mercer County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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