Very Good
#954 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 30% in state
Princeton Elementary School
Elementary School · Lakeview Public Schools (macomb) · Saint Clair Shores, MI
A Lakeview Public Schools (macomb) elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
20300 STATLER ST, Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
- Math 50% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 55% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Princeton Elementary School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 53% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.9%
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. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low122/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$75,735
Median home value
$202,400
Median rent
$1,272/mo
College educated
27.4%
Homeownership
84.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48081; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Park Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.2 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Harmon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| St Isaac Jogues Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 197 | Compare → |
| Reach Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 579 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lakeview Public Schools (macomb)
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,720NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Princeton Elementary School is listed in Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Princeton Elementary School
Princeton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Saint Clair Shores, MI, part of Lakeview Public Schools (macomb), serving approximately 643 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #954 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Princeton Elementary School
What grades does Princeton Elementary School serve?
Princeton Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Princeton Elementary School?
Princeton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 643 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Princeton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Princeton Elementary School is 18.9:1. 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 MI?
Princeton Elementary School ranks #954 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Princeton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Princeton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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?
44.9% 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 643
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Macomb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.7%
- Phone
- (586) 445-4190
- Area population (ZIP 48081)
- 20,254
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 48081; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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