Silver Springs Early Learning Center (2026 Ranking)

731 Cove Street
Princeton, WV 24740

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boe.merc.k12.wv.us

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 Facts (2026)

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

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Silver Springs Early Learning Center's student population of 380 students has grown by 131% over five school years.

The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)

Total Students

380 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Silver Springs Early Learning Center
2023	380
2022	319
2021	164
2020	479
2019	479
2018	344
2017	344
2016	383
2015	383
2014	405
2013	407
2012	381
2011	343
2010	353
2009	350
2008	286
2007	244
2006	158
2005	163
2004	140
2003	174

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Silver Springs Early Learning Center
2023	7
2022	7
2021	7
2020	11
2019	11
2018	9
2017	9
2016	11
2015	10
2014	12
2013	13
2012	13
2011	8
2010	11
2009	13
2008	12
2007	11
2006	11
2005	11
2004	11
2003	11

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Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

School Rankings

The 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

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2002-2022)
Year	Silver Springs Early Learning Center	West Virginia	Mercer County Schools
2022	46:1	13:1	14:1
2021	23:1	14:1	14:1
2020	44:1	14:1	15:1
2019	44:1	14:1	15:1
2018	38:1	15:1	15:1
2017	38:1	14:1	15:1
2016	35:1	15:1	14:1
2015	38:1	14:1	14:1
2014	34:1	14:1	14:1
2013	33:1	14:1	14:1
2012	30:1	14:1	14:1
2011	44:1	14:1	15:1
2010	34:1	15:1	15:1
2009	28:1	15:1	14:1
2008	25:1	15:1	14:1
2007	22:1	15:1	15:1
2006	14:1	15:1	14:1
2005	15:1	15:1	14:1
2004	13:1	15:1	14:1
2003	16:1	15:1	14:1
2002	17:1	15:1	14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2002-2012)
Year	Silver Springs Early Learning Center	West Virginia	Mercer County Schools
2012	1%	1%	1%
2010	1%	2%
2009	1%	1%
2004	2%	1%	1%
2002	1%	1%	1%

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Hispanic

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	Silver Springs Early Learning Center	West Virginia	Mercer County Schools
2023	1%	2%	2%
2022	2%	2%	1%
2021	1%	2%	1%
2020	1%	2%	2%
2019	1%	2%	2%
2018	2%	2%	1%
2017	2%	2%	1%
2016	1%	2%	2%
2015	2%	2%	3%
2013	2%	1%	1%
2012	1%	1%	1%
2011	2%	1%	2%
2010	1%	1%	1%
2009	2%	1%
2006	1%	1%

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Black

13%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Silver Springs Early Learning Center	West Virginia	Mercer County Schools
2023	13%	4%	9%
2022	10%	4%	9%
2021	11%	4%	9%
2020	15%	4%	9%
2019	15%	4%	9%
2018	15%	4%	9%
2017	15%	4%	9%
2016	16%	4%	9%
2015	15%	5%	12%
2014	18%	5%	10%
2013	13%	5%	9%
2012	13%	5%	9%
2011	9%	5%	9%
2010	14%	5%	10%
2009	15%	5%	11%
2008	13%	5%	10%
2007	15%	5%	10%
2006	18%	4%	9%
2005	18%	5%	9%
2004	19%	5%	9%
2003	11%	4%	9%

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White

74%

88%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Silver Springs Early Learning Center	West Virginia	Mercer County Schools
2023	76%	89%	82%
2022	76%	89%	83%
2021	81%	89%	84%
2020	74%	90%	84%
2019	74%	90%	84%
2018	72%	90%	86%
2017	72%	90%	86%
2016	74%	90%	86%
2015	76%	90%	76%
2014	75%	91%	86%
2013	77%	91%	87%
2012	78%	92%	88%
2011	80%	92%	88%
2010	82%	92%	89%
2009	82%	93%	89%
2008	87%	93%	90%
2007	85%	93%	89%
2006	81%	94%	90%
2005	81%	93%	90%
2004	79%	93%	90%
2003	88%	94%	90%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

12%

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Silver Springs Early Learning Center	West Virginia	Mercer County Schools
2023	10%	4%	7%
2022	12%	4%	7%
2021	7%	4%	6%
2020	10%	3%	5%
2019	10%	3%	5%
2018	11%	3%	4%
2017	11%	3%	4%
2016	9%	3%	3%
2015	7%	2%	5%
2014	7%	2%	3%
2013	8%	2%	3%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.43

0.22

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Silver Springs Early Learning Center	West Virginia	Mercer County Schools
2023	0.40	0.21	0.31
2022	0.40	0.21	0.30
2021	0.33	0.21	0.29
2020	0.42	0.19	0.28
2019	0.42	0.19	0.28
2018	0.45	0.19	0.26
2017	0.45	0.19	0.26
2016	0.42	0.19	0.25
2015	0.40	0.19	0.32
2014	0.40	0.17	0.25
2013	0.39	0.17	0.24
2012	0.37	0.15	0.23
2011	0.35	0.15	0.21
2010	0.31	0.15	0.21
2009	0.30	0.13	0.20
2008	0.23	0.13	0.19
2007	0.26	0.13	0.19
2006	0.31	0.12	0.19
2005	0.31	0.12	0.18
2004	0.34	0.12	0.18
2003	0.22	0.12	0.18

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

49%

50%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2001-2023)
Year	Silver Springs Early Learning Center	West Virginia	Mercer County Schools
2023	49%	50%	66%
2022	59%	50%	66%
2021	100%	50%	67%
2020	39%	48%	67%
2019	39%	48%	67%
2018	54%	14%	3%
2017	54%	14%	3%
2016	64%	22%	3%
2013	52%	47%	63%
2012	74%	45%	55%
2011	73%	44%	54%
2010	71%	43%	49%
2009	65%	41%	49%
2008	60%	40%	49%
2007	32%	40%	46%
2006	44%	40%	47%
2005	39%	40%	49%
2004	51%	39%	46%
2003	47%	38%	44%
2002	55%	39%	46%
2001	31%	39%	46%

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Eligible for (11-12)

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2002-2012)
Year	Silver Springs Early Learning Center	West Virginia	Mercer County Schools
2012	3%	8%	10%
2011	5%	8%	9%
2010	5%	9%	9%
2009	8%	9%	9%
2008	9%	9%	9%
2007	8%	10%	10%
2006	15%	10%	10%
2005	12%	10%	9%
2004	14%	10%	10%
2003	10%	10%	10%
2002	13%	11%	11%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Mercer County Schools

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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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.

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