Serving 83 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Princeton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Princeton Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Princeton, CA, encompassing approximately 160.9 square miles. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 7.5 miles, with the furthest boundary located 12.2 miles away, making for a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes to the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Princeton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Princeton Elementary School's student population of 83 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
83 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Princeton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Princeton Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6904 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
6%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 1995–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
61%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Princeton Elementary School's ranking?
Princeton Elementary School is ranked #6904 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Princeton Elementary School?
83 students attend Princeton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Princeton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Princeton Elementary School?
Princeton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Princeton Elementary School offer ?
Princeton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Princeton Elementary School part of?
Princeton Elementary School is part of Princeton Joint Unified School District.
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