Below Average
#8128 of 9,539 schools in CA
Princeton Elementary
Elementary School · Princeton Joint Unified · Princeton, CA
A Princeton Joint Unified elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
428 Norman Rd., Princeton, CA 95970
- Math 15% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Princeton Elementary score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 22% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Princeton Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average530/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,692
Median home value
$435,000
Median rent
$1,208/mo
College educated
8.2%
Homeownership
61.6%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95970; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Princeton Joint Unified
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $24,068NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Princeton Elementary is listed in Princeton Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Princeton Elementary
Princeton Elementary is a public elementary school in Princeton, CA, part of Princeton Joint Unified, serving approximately 71 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #8,128 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Princeton Elementary
What grades does Princeton Elementary serve?
Princeton Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Princeton Elementary?
Princeton Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 71 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Princeton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Princeton Elementary is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Princeton Elementary rank in CA?
Princeton Elementary ranks #8,128 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Princeton Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Princeton Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Princeton Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Princeton Elementary has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Princeton Elementary a charter school?
No, Princeton Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Princeton Elementary a Title I school?
No, Princeton Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Princeton Elementary?
76.1% of students at Princeton Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 71
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Colusa County
- Phone
- (530) 439-2501
- Area population (ZIP 95970)
- 494
- Area median age
- 45.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95970; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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