PRINCETON PRIMARY SCHOOL

PRINCETON PRIMARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Mercer County Schools school district, located in PRINCETON, WV with about 512 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, PRINCETON PRIMARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

PRINCETON PRIMARY SCHOOL, located at 180 Tiger Drive in Princeton, West Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Mercer County School District. As a primary school, it focuses on the early developmental and academic needs of young learners, typically catering to students in the pre-kindergarten through second-grade range. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that emphasizes basic literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth during these critical formative years.

The facility acts as a central hub for the local community, promoting a collaborative atmosphere between educators, families, and students. By emphasizing the "Tiger" pride associated with its mascot, the school works to build a strong sense of belonging and school spirit. Through a structured curriculum and various extracurricular initiatives, Princeton Primary aims to lay a robust educational groundwork, ensuring that its students are well-prepared for the transition to intermediate and elementary school levels.

For more information, contact PRINCETON PRIMARY SCHOOL at (304) 487-3904 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

180 TIGER DRIVE
PRINCETON, WV 24739-8904
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PRINCETON PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PRINCETON, WV with about 512 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in West Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
512
Teachers:
35.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 512 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PRINCETON PRIMARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.

White
80.5%
Two or more races
11.3%
Black or African American
5.5%
Hispanic/Latino
1.8%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
49.4%
Male
50.6%

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.