Silver Springs Early Learning Center

751 Cove Street
Princeton, WV 24740
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Silver Springs Early Learning Center serves 319 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 46:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 319 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 46:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • 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 319 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
319 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Silver Springs Early Learning Center is 0.40, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WV)
Student : Teacher Ratio
46:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
2%
2%
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Black
10%
4%
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White
76%
89%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.40
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
3%
8%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Silver Springs Early Learning Center?
319 students attend Silver Springs Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Silver Springs Early Learning Center students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silver Springs Early Learning Center?
Silver Springs Early Learning Center has a student ration of 46:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Silver Springs Early Learning Center offer ?
Silver Springs Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
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 (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 319 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 46:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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