Best Elementary Schools in Princeton, IN

The city of Princeton, Indiana is home to two elementary schools: Princeton Community Primary School and Princeton Community Intermediate School, both part of the North Gibson School Corporation. The Primary School serves grades K-2, while the Intermediate School covers grades 3-5.

While both schools have similar enrollment numbers, there are some notable differences. The Intermediate School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (57.5%) compared to the Primary School (34.6%), suggesting the Intermediate School serves a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, the Intermediate School has a slightly higher student-teacher ratio of 15.1, compared to 12.8 at the Primary School, which may impact the level of individual attention students receive.

Academically, the Princeton Community Intermediate School has consistently ranked lower in the statewide SchoolDigger rankings over the past three years, and its proficiency rates in ILEARN assessments for English Language Arts, Math, and Science are generally lower than the district and state averages. Both schools are rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating room for improvement in student outcomes. The similar chronic absenteeism rates of 17.8% at both schools suggest this is an area of concern across the Princeton elementary school system that may require targeted interventions.