MERCER COUNTY EARLY LEARNING CENTER
MERCER COUNTY EARLY LEARNING CENTER is a public elementary school that is part of the Mercer County Schools school district, located in PRINCETON, WV with about 455 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to Kindergarten. With about 10 teachers, MERCER COUNTY EARLY LEARNING CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 45:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The MERCER COUNTY EARLY LEARNING CENTER, located on Broadway Street in Princeton, West Virginia, serves as a foundational educational hub dedicated to the developmental needs of the region's youngest students. As an early learning facility, the center focuses on providing high-quality, age-appropriate instruction designed to foster social, emotional, and cognitive growth. By emphasizing a supportive and structured environment, the center aims to prepare children for their transition into elementary school, ensuring they possess the fundamental skills necessary for long-term academic success.
The center plays a vital role in the Princeton community by offering resources that support early childhood literacy, social interaction, and school readiness. Through a combination of play-based learning and teacher-led instruction, the MERCER COUNTY EARLY LEARNING CENTER works to meet the diverse needs of its students, often collaborating with families to ensure a holistic approach to a child’s development. Its location in Princeton positions it as an accessible resource for local families seeking to provide their children with a strong, state-supported start to their educational journeys.
For more information, contact MERCER COUNTY EARLY LEARNING CENTER at (304) 425-4251 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PRINCETON, WV 24740-2831
(304) 425-4251
MERCER COUNTY EARLY LEARNING CENTER is a public school in PRINCETON, WV with about 455 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Mercer County Schools
- Total Students:
- 455
- Teachers:
- 10
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 455 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MERCER COUNTY EARLY LEARNING CENTER is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 71.6%
- Black or African American
- 17.6%
- Two or more races
- 10.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 44.8%
- Male
- 55.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.