Princeton Elementary School
Princeton Elementary School serves 847 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Princeton Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Princeton Elementary School's student population of 847 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 847 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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School Comparison
Princeton Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Princeton Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1701 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 15% |
| Black | 90% | 37% |
| White | n/a | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dekalb County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Princeton Elementary School is Stephenson High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Stephenson Middle School (0.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Stone Mountain Stephenson Middle School Math: 19% | Reading: 24%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 943 students10
0.9 miles
922 Stephenson Rd
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
(678) 676-4402 0.9 6-8 943 - Stone Mountain Pine Ridge Elementary School Math: 16% | Reading: 19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 645 students10
1.0 miles
750 Pine Ridge Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
(678) 676-3402 1 PK-5 645 - Stone Mountain Stephenson High School Math: 23% | Reading: 25%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,576 student10
1.3 miles
701 Stephenson Rd
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
(678) 676-4202 1.3 9-12 1,576 - Lithonia Redan Elementary School Math: 17% | Reading: 14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 571 students10
1.6 miles
1914 Stone Mountain Lithonia,
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-3502 1.6 PK-5 571 - Lithonia Shadow Rock Elementary School Math: 14% | Reading: 16%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 605 students10
1.8 miles
1040 King Way Dr
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-3902 1.8 PK-5 605
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