Silver Springs Early Learning Center serves 335 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 335 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 37:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Attendance Zone: The Mercer County Early Learning Center serves the southeast part of its school district in Princeton, WV, covering an area of approximately 31.2 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 6.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Silver Springs Early Learning Center's student population of 335 students has grown by 104% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
335 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Silver Springs Early Learning Center is 0.46, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
37:1
13:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.1%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
50%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
3%
8%
Showing 2003–2012. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Silver Springs Early Learning Center?
335 students attend Silver Springs Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Silver Springs Early Learning Center students are White, 14% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% 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 37:1, 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 (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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