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#646 of 1,288 schools in LA
Princeton Elementary School
Elementary School · Bossier Parish · Princeton, LA
A Bossier Parish elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1895 Winfield Road, Princeton, LA 71067
- Math 47% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Princeton Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Princeton Elementary School 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average421/100K
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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
$40,050
Median home value
$97,700
Median rent
$766/mo
College educated
10.7%
Homeownership
69.2%
Poverty rate
38.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71067; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haughton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 4.6 mi | 670 | Compare → |
| Benton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–4 | Not available | 640 | Compare → |
| Legacy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–4 | Not available | 572 | Compare → |
| Stockwell Place Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | Not available | 544 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bossier Parish
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #19 of 33
- District spending per student
- $13,381NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Princeton Elementary School is listed in Bossier Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Princeton Elementary School
Princeton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Princeton, LA, part of Bossier Parish, serving approximately 493 students in grades 4th-5th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #646 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Princeton Elementary School
What grades does Princeton Elementary School serve?
Princeton Elementary School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Princeton Elementary School?
Princeton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 493 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Princeton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Princeton Elementary School is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Princeton Elementary School rank in LA?
Princeton Elementary School ranks #646 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Princeton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Princeton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Princeton Elementary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Princeton Elementary School a charter school?
No, Princeton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Princeton Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Princeton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Princeton Elementary School?
51.9% of students at Princeton Elementary School 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
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 493
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Bossier Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.9%
- Phone
- (318) 549-5750
- Area population (ZIP 71067)
- 3,245
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. 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 71067; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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