Princeton Elementary

Summary:

Princeton Elementary is a small public elementary school located in Princeton, California, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 69 students. The school is part of the Princeton Joint Unified School District, which is ranked 1423 out of 1560 districts in California and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Princeton Elementary faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, student demographics, and socioeconomic factors. The school's academic performance is significantly below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 22.22% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 25% proficient in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 46.66% and 34.62%, respectively. The school also has a high percentage of students (68.12%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a low socioeconomic status that may contribute to the academic struggles. Additionally, Princeton Elementary has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, reaching as high as 16.9% in 2020-2021, which is significantly higher than the state average and suggests a potential issue with student engagement and attendance.

When comparing Princeton Elementary to nearby schools, such as Meridian Elementary, it becomes evident that the school's academic performance is consistently lower. Meridian Elementary, located 19.01 miles away, had higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts/Literacy (28.89%) and Mathematics (15.56%) at the end of course in 2022-2023. This comparison highlights the need for Princeton Elementary and the Princeton Joint Unified School District to implement targeted interventions and support systems to improve student outcomes and address the unique challenges faced by this small, rural school community.

Detail:

Public K-8

428 Norman Rd.
Princeton, CA 95970

(530) 439-2501

District: Princeton Joint Unified

Students who attend Princeton Elementary usually attend:

High:

Princeton High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 71

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

52.1%

White:

39.4%

Two or more races:

5.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 76.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Princeton Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.52. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (52.1%), White (39.4%), two or more races (5.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 76.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Princeton Elementary is 12.7. (See more...)

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Rank History for all students at Princeton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	26.58	3439^th	4809	28.5%
2005	40.62	2679^th	4822	44.4%
2006	34.19	3043^rd	4818	36.8%
2007	35.97	3171^st	5113	38.0%
2008	22.58	4156^th	5113	18.7%
2009	7.49	5095^th	5193	1.9%
2010	36.16	3423^rd	5314	35.6%
2011	37.89	3391^st	5377	36.9%
2012	63.25	1876^th	5390	65.2%
2013	50.64	2647^th	5530	52.1%
2015	48.29	2544^th	5611	54.7%
2016	18.98	4708^th	5614	16.1%
2017	48.49	2632^nd	5692	53.8%
2018	16.72	4949^th	5662	12.6%
2019	18.53	4938^th	5789	14.7%
2023	18.52	4998^th	5874	14.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Princeton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	17.19	4728^th	5173	8.6%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Princeton Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	94	0	1	39	0	n/a	n/a	0	134
1989	89	0	1	49	0	n/a	n/a	0	139
1990	86	0	0	58	0	n/a	n/a	0	144
1991	78	1	1	63	0	n/a	n/a	0	143
1992	78	0	1	66	0	n/a	n/a	0	145
1993	86	3	0	75	0	n/a	n/a	0	164
1994	79	0	0	81	1	n/a	n/a	0	161
1995	78	0	0	64	3	n/a	n/a	0	145
1996	78	0	0	64	3	n/a	n/a	0	145
1997	83	0	1	61	3	n/a	n/a	0	148
1998	73	0	1	59	5	n/a	n/a	0	138
1999	86	0	4	50	5	n/a	n/a	0	145
2000	82	1	2	45	7	n/a	n/a	0	137
2001	76	1	2	47	7	n/a	n/a	0	133
2002	56	1	1	53	4	n/a	n/a	0	115
2003	56	1	1	53	4	n/a	n/a	0	115
2004	50	2	1	47	5	n/a	n/a	3	108
2005	37	1	0	40	5	n/a	n/a	19	102
2006	33	1	0	52	4	n/a	n/a	0	90
2007	29	0	0	56	5	n/a	n/a	2	92
2008	38	n/a	n/a	55	12	n/a	n/a	0	105
2009	45	0	0	59	8	0	0	0	112
2010	40	0	0	54	10	0	1	0	105
2011	28	0	0	65	8	0	1	0	102
2012	28	0	0	67	2	0	2	0	99
2013	29	0	0	54	1	0	0	0	84
2014	34	0	0	50	1	0	1	0	86
2015	29	0	0	37	1	0	0	0	67
2016	25	0	0	41	1	0	0	0	67
2017	30	1	0	41	0	0	0	0	72
2018	25	0	0	40	1	0	4	0	70
2019	28	0	0	32	0	0	3	0	63
2020	29	0	0	30	1	0	1	0	61
2021	26	0	0	29	0	0	1	0	56
2022	36	0	0	27	2	0	4	0	69
2023	30	0	0	33	1	0	5	0	69
2024	28	0	0	37	2	0	4	0	71

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Princeton Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	134	7.5	17.8	n/a
1989	139	7.0	19.8	n/a
1990	144	7.2	20.0	n/a
1991	143	7.1	20.1	n/a
1992	145	7.2	20.1	60
1993	164	7.1	23.1	54.3
1994	161	6.9	23.3	64
1995	145	7.2	20.1	55.2
1996	145	7.2	20.1	55.2
1997	148	7.2	20.6	5.4
1998	138	7.0	19.7	69.6
1999	145	7.0	20.7	62.8
2000	137	7.0	19.6	60.6
2001	133	8.0	16.6	59.4
2002	115	8.0	14.4	65.2
2003	115	8.0	14.4	65.2
2004	108	7.0	15.4	67.6
2005	102	8.0	12.8	84.3
2006	90	6.0	15.0	70
2007	92	6.0	15.3	71.1
2008	105	5.0	21.0	68.6
2009	112	6.0	18.7	79.5
2010	105	7.0	15.0	81
2011	102	n/a	n/a	83.3
2012	99	4.5	22.0	84.8
2013	84	4.5	18.6	81
2014	86	5.0	17.2	81.4
2015	67	4.0	16.7	65.7
2016	67	5.0	13.4	67.2
2017	72	5.7	12.5	70.8
2018	70	3.7	18.6	67.1
2019	63	4.0	15.7	60.3
2020	61	n/a	n/a	70.5
2021	56	4.0	14.0	62.5
2022	69	4.0	17.2	68.1
2023	69	4.0	17.2	68.1
2024	71	5.5	12.7	76.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Princeton Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	134	7.5	17.8	n/a
1989	139	7.0	19.8	n/a
1990	144	7.2	20.0	n/a
1991	143	7.1	20.1	n/a
1992	145	7.2	20.1	60
1993	164	7.1	23.1	54.3
1994	161	6.9	23.3	64
1995	145	7.2	20.1	55.2
1996	145	7.2	20.1	55.2
1997	148	7.2	20.6	5.4
1998	138	7.0	19.7	69.6
1999	145	7.0	20.7	62.8
2000	137	7.0	19.6	60.6
2001	133	8.0	16.6	59.4
2002	115	8.0	14.4	65.2
2003	115	8.0	14.4	65.2
2004	108	7.0	15.4	67.6
2005	102	8.0	12.8	84.3
2006	90	6.0	15.0	70
2007	92	6.0	15.3	71.1
2008	105	5.0	21.0	68.6
2009	112	6.0	18.7	79.5
2010	105	7.0	15.0	81
2011	102	n/a	n/a	83.3
2012	99	4.5	22.0	84.8
2013	84	4.5	18.6	81
2014	86	5.0	17.2	81.4
2015	67	4.0	16.7	65.7
2016	67	5.0	13.4	67.2
2017	72	5.7	12.5	70.8
2018	70	3.7	18.6	67.1
2019	63	4.0	15.7	60.3
2020	61	n/a	n/a	70.5
2021	56	4.0	14.0	62.5
2022	69	4.0	17.2	68.1
2023	69	4.0	17.2	68.1
2024	71	5.5	12.7	76.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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Year	Completely Immunized	Religious Exemption	Medical Exemption	Conditional	Polio	Hepatitis B	Varicella	DTP	MMR
2012	100.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%
2014	92.0%	8.0%	0.0%	0.0%	92.0%	92.0%	92.0%	92.0%	92.0%
2016	100.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Princeton Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 4938^th of 5789 Elementary schools	Ranks 4998^th of 5874 Elementary schools	0.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Princeton Elementary)	16.7	9.1	7.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Princeton Joint Unified)	16.7	9.1	7.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	48.5	44.2	4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Princeton Elementary)	8.3	18.2	9.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Princeton Joint Unified)	8.3	18.2	9.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (California)	38.5	33.2	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	63	69	9.5%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	32	33	3.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	28	30	7.1%
Two or More Races	3	5	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.3%	68.1%	7.8%

Schools Near Princeton Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)							Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)							% Completely Immunized (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	% Completely Immunized KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Total
Princeton Elementary	Public	K-8	428 Norman Rd.	Princeton	95970	Colusa County	Princeton Joint Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 439-2501	71	6	12.7	76.1%	28 (39.4%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (52.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.6%)								(n/a)					18.2			36.4		32.7		18.2			9.1		18.4
Maxwell Elementary	Public	K-5	146 North St.	Maxwell	95955	Colusa County	Maxwell Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 438-2401	139	7	19.8	59.7%	60 (43.2%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (52.5%)	1 (0.7%)	4 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	37.5	3329^th of 5862 public elementary schools	43.2%		41.6	3029^th of 5874 public elementary schools	48.4%	300	9.5		9.5	50.0	36.8	23.8				35.7	37.5	68.4	10.0				38.2	91.7		91.7	$6,459
Murdock Elementary	Public	K-5	655 West French St.	Willows	95988	Glenn County	Willows Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 934-6640	592	28	21.0	78.2%	218 (36.8%)	6 (1.0%)	314 (53.0%)	21 (3.5%)	23 (3.9%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.5%)	13	5475^th of 5862 public elementary schools	6.6%		15.3	5296^th of 5874 public elementary schools	9.8%	179	20.4		20.4	9.8	11.6	19.6				13.5	9.8	12.4	19.6				13.8				$8,995
Walden Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1149 West Wood St.	Willows	95988	Glenn County	Walden Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 361-6480	186	11	16.9	57.5%	75 (40.3%)	1 (0.5%)	72 (38.7%)	3 (1.6%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (17.7%)	20.6	4798^th of 5862 public elementary schools	18.2%		32.4	3699^th of 5874 public elementary schools	37.0%	1099	27.8	9.1	20.7	10.5	23.8	38.9	26.7	35.7	9.1	24.5	15.8	9.5	16.7	20.0	28.6	9.1	16.3
James M. Burchfield Primary	Public	K-3	400 Fremont St.	Colusa	95932	Colusa County	Colusa Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 458-5853	446	22	20.2	76.5%	81 (18.2%)	6 (1.3%)	325 (72.9%)	3 (0.7%)	15 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.6%)								(n/a)				23.2						23.2	38.4						38.4	98.4			$7,545
Richvale Elementary	Public	K-5	5236 Church St.	Richvale	95974	Butte County	Biggs Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 624-0731	52	3	17.1	34.6%	37 (71.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (26.9%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				30.8						40.0	76.9						68.0				$8,344
Biggs Elementary	Public	K-8	300 B St.	Biggs	95917	Butte County	Biggs Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 868-5870	319	17	19.2	66.8%	168 (52.7%)	6 (1.9%)	139 (43.6%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	16.3	5180^th of 5862 public elementary schools	11.6%		28	4075^th of 5874 public elementary schools	30.6%	1105	20.7	15.0	17.4	24.0	11.8	31.0	21.7	29.4	25.0	23.6	16.0	8.8	20.7	10.9	8.8	12.5	12.5				$9,236
McKinley Elementary	Public	K-1	1045 Sycamore St.	Gridley	95948	Butte County	Gridley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 846-5686	316	17	19.0	82.6%	108 (34.2%)	1 (0.3%)	180 (57.0%)	11 (3.5%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.4%)								(n/a)																		97.1	97.1		$8,802
Wilson Elementary	Public	2-5	409 Magnolia St.	Gridley	95948	Butte County	Gridley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 846-3675	559	24	23.1	77.6%	197 (35.2%)	6 (1.1%)	315 (56.4%)	20 (3.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.2%)	51.4	2479^th of 5862 public elementary schools	57.7%		48.5	2607^th of 5874 public elementary schools	55.6%	128	36.5		36.5	33.6	42.9	49.3				41.8	35.0	53.2	37.2				41.4				$8,488
Meridian Elementary	Public	K-8	15898 Central St.	Meridian	95957	Sutter County	Meridian Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 696-2604	63	4	15.7	65.1%	28 (44.4%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (49.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.3%)								(n/a)			23.1				18.2			35.3				9.1			30.2				$14,333

Frequently Asked Questions about Princeton Elementary

What schools do graduates of Princeton Elementary attend?

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What district is Princeton Elementary in?

Princeton Joint Unified

How many students attend Princeton Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 71 students attended Princeton Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Princeton Elementary?

Students at Princeton Elementary are 52% Hispanic, 39% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% American Indian.

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