Princeton Primary School

180 Tiger Drive
Princeton, WV 24739
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Princeton Primary School serves 454 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 454 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Princeton Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

School Overview

Princeton Primary School's student population of 454 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
454 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Princeton Primary School is 0.33, 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
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
1%
2%
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Black
6%
4%
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White
81%
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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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in WV.
0.33
This chart display the diversity score of Princeton Primary School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
8%
8%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Princeton Primary School?
454 students attend Princeton Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Princeton Primary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Princeton Primary School?
Princeton Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Princeton Primary School offer ?
Princeton Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Princeton Primary School part of?
Princeton Primary School is part of Mercer County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 454 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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