Very Good
#241 of 635 schools in WV
Top 38% in state
Based on limited data
Princeton Primary School
Elementary School · Mercer County Schools · Princeton, WV
A Mercer County Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.
180 Tiger Dr, Princeton, WV 24739
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 9 schools in Princeton.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Princeton Primary 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated723/100K
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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
$54,096
Median home value
$122,400
Median rent
$850/mo
College educated
21.5%
Homeownership
77%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24739; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood School (k-8)Enrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–8 | 3.1 mi | 620 | Compare → |
| Melrose Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 3.4 mi | 241 | Compare → |
| Mountain Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 4.2 mi | 283 | Compare → |
| Brushfork Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | Not available | 175 | 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.
Mercer County Schools
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #9 of 24
- District spending per student
- $13,583NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Princeton Primary School is listed in MERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Princeton Primary School
Princeton Primary School is a public elementary school in Princeton, WV, part of Mercer County Schools, serving approximately 475 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #241 of 635 schools in WV. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Princeton Primary School
What grades does Princeton Primary School serve?
Princeton Primary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Princeton Primary School?
Princeton Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 475 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Princeton Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Princeton Primary School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Princeton Primary School rank in WV?
Princeton Primary School ranks #241 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Princeton Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Princeton Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Princeton Primary School a charter school?
No, Princeton Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Princeton Primary School a Title I school?
No, Princeton Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 475
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.9%
- Phone
- (304) 487-3904
- Area population (ZIP 24739)
- 13,093
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 47.4
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 24739; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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