Summary:
This analysis examines eight elementary schools in zip code 75407 (Princeton, TX), all part of the Princeton Independent School District (Isd), serving grades PK through 5th with enrollments ranging from 469 to 675 students.
Harper Elementary is the standout top performer, ranking in the 69th percentile statewide and exceeding state averages in 4th and 5th grade Reading and Math. It also has the lowest economic disadvantage rate at 49.84% free/reduced lunch. In contrast, Godwin Elementary and James Elementary face significant challenges, ranking in the bottom 17th percentile. James has the highest economic disadvantage rate at 81.13%, while Godwin's 5th Grade Science proficiency is critically low at just 13.64%. Smith Elementary is a consistent mid-tier performer, ranking in the 61st-64th percentile over three years, while Lacy Elementary shows inconsistent grade-level performance, with 3rd Grade Reading at 33.33% but 4th Grade Reading jumping to 52.58%.
Key metrics reveal a strong correlation between economic disadvantage and performance, with the average free/reduced lunch rate across schools at 62.2%. Science is a universal weakness, as only Green Elementary (38.96%) and Smith (32.03%) exceeded the state average of 29.57% in 5th Grade Science. Per-student spending does not directly correlate with performance; Lacy spends the most ($9,719) but is a lower performer, while Smith spends the least ($7,972) and performs solidly. Newer schools like Green and James already show divergent outcomes, with Green ranking in the 38th percentile and James in the 17th, indicating that facilities alone do not guarantee success. The district overall ranks in the 45th percentile statewide, reflecting average performance.
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