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Princeton Elementary School

Summary:

Princeton Elementary School is a public school serving grades PK-8 in Princeton, Maine, with a total enrollment of 122 students. The school has a predominantly White student population, with significant Native American and multiracial representation, and is part of the Princeton Public Schools district.

Princeton Elementary School faces some unique challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 14.6% in 2020-2021 to 37.2% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state average and surrounding schools. Academically, the school's performance on state assessments is mixed, with proficiency rates in Mathematics and Science lower than the state and district averages. Additionally, Princeton Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 48.36% to 55.83% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the state average and surrounding schools.

While Princeton Elementary School has some unique characteristics, such as its higher Native American student population and lower student-teacher ratio, it faces similar challenges to the surrounding schools, including Calais Elementary and Alexander Elementary. These nearby schools have shown more consistent academic achievement and higher Princeton Public Schools ratings in recent years, suggesting that Princeton Elementary School's performance has been inconsistent compared to other Maine elementary schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 289 Main Street
       Princeton, ME  04668

(207) 853-2567

District: Princeton Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
185th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,930 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  7.9 Help
Number of students:  110

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.6%
Two or more races:
11.8%
American Indian:
10.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Princeton Elementary School ranks worse than 63.8% of elementary schools in Maine. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.05. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.6%), two or more races (11.8%), American Indian (10.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Princeton Elementary School is 7.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Princeton Elementary School is $18,930.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Princeton Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Princeton Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Princeton Public Schools 127th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Princeton Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 40.04 129th 192 32.8%
2007 47.11 111th 198 43.9%
2008 53.09 93rd 195 52.3%
2009 39.03 153rd 209 26.8%
2010 31.40 150th 193 22.3%
2012 19.85 242nd 258 6.2%
2013 50.45 134th 261 48.7%
2015 18.75 259th 284 8.8%
2016 59.94 91st 255 64.3%
2018 48.72 134th 254 47.2%
2019 38.53 172nd 258 33.3%
2022 45.96 116th 210 44.8%
2023 43.05 185th 290 36.2%
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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Princeton Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 224 224
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 223 223
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 209 209
1994 200 4 0 0 11 n/a n/a 0 215
1995 181 2 0 1 19 n/a n/a 0 203
1996 181 2 0 1 19 n/a n/a 0 203
1997 176 1 0 3 18 n/a n/a 0 198
1998 175 0 0 4 18 n/a n/a 0 197
1999 163 0 0 1 20 n/a n/a 0 184
2000 163 0 0 1 23 n/a n/a 0 187
2001 157 0 0 3 13 n/a n/a 0 173
2002 151 0 0 2 16 n/a n/a 0 169
2003 151 0 0 2 16 n/a n/a 0 169
2004 148 0 0 4 16 n/a n/a 0 168
2005 133 0 0 2 9 n/a n/a 0 144
2006 130 0 0 2 8 n/a n/a 0 140
2007 121 4 0 0 10 n/a n/a 0 135
2008 100 5 0 1 7 n/a n/a 0 113
2009 102 7 0 6 7 n/a n/a 0 122
2010 93 6 0 4 9 n/a n/a 0 112
2011 86 5 0 3 11 0 0 0 105
2012 87 8 0 4 10 0 4 0 113
2013 71 8 0 0 7 0 6 0 92
2014 68 8 0 0 7 0 5 0 88
2015 99 2 0 3 6 0 5 0 115
2016 103 4 0 3 4 0 5 0 119
2017 111 4 0 2 7 0 7 0 131
2018 114 0 0 2 8 0 13 0 137
2019 118 0 0 1 14 0 8 0 141
2020 114 0 0 2 12 0 6 0 134
2021 98 1 0 2 12 0 6 0 119
2022 98 0 0 2 12 0 8 0 120
2023 96 0 0 5 13 0 8 0 122
2024 81 0 0 4 12 0 13 0 110

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 224 12.9 17.3 n/a
1992 223 13.9 16.0 n/a
1993 209 13.2 15.8 33.5
1994 215 13.9 15.5 32.1
1995 203 12.0 16.9 34
1996 203 12.0 16.9 34
1997 198 13.0 15.2 31.8
1998 197 12.9 15.3 31.5
1999 184 12.9 14.3 39.1
2000 187 13.9 13.5 52.9
2001 173 14.9 11.6 53.2
2002 169 15.0 11.3 48.5
2003 169 15.0 11.3 48.5
2004 168 15.0 11.2 50
2005 144 14.0 10.3 46.5
2006 140 14.0 10.0 49.3
2007 135 13.0 10.4 51.1
2008 113 16.8 6.7 65.5
2009 122 12.0 10.2 65.6
2010 112 11.0 10.1 63.4
2011 105 10.5 10.0 63.8
2012 113 11.9 9.4 n/a
2013 92 10.6 8.6 93.5
2014 88 11.7 7.4 93.2
2015 115 12.0 9.5 64.3
2016 119 11.0 10.8 52.9
2017 131 11.0 11.9 51.1
2018 137 13.0 10.5 56.2
2019 141 13.0 10.8 58.2
2020 134 12.0 11.1 55.2
2021 119 12.0 9.9 54.6
2022 120 13.0 9.2 55.8
2023 122 12.0 10.1 48.4
2024 110 13.9 7.9 57.3

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 224 12.9 17.3 n/a
1992 223 13.9 16.0 n/a
1993 209 13.2 15.8 33.5
1994 215 13.9 15.5 32.1
1995 203 12.0 16.9 34
1996 203 12.0 16.9 34
1997 198 13.0 15.2 31.8
1998 197 12.9 15.3 31.5
1999 184 12.9 14.3 39.1
2000 187 13.9 13.5 52.9
2001 173 14.9 11.6 53.2
2002 169 15.0 11.3 48.5
2003 169 15.0 11.3 48.5
2004 168 15.0 11.2 50
2005 144 14.0 10.3 46.5
2006 140 14.0 10.0 49.3
2007 135 13.0 10.4 51.1
2008 113 16.8 6.7 65.5
2009 122 12.0 10.2 65.6
2010 112 11.0 10.1 63.4
2011 105 10.5 10.0 63.8
2012 113 11.9 9.4 n/a
2013 92 10.6 8.6 93.5
2014 88 11.7 7.4 93.2
2015 115 12.0 9.5 64.3
2016 119 11.0 10.8 52.9
2017 131 11.0 11.9 51.1
2018 137 13.0 10.5 56.2
2019 141 13.0 10.8 58.2
2020 134 12.0 11.1 55.2
2021 119 12.0 9.9 54.6
2022 120 13.0 9.2 55.8
2023 122 12.0 10.1 48.4
2024 110 13.9 7.9 57.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Princeton Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $10,129
2019 $11,720
2020 $12,802
2021 $18,861
2022 $18,181
2023 $18,930

Data source: Maine Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Princeton Elementary School

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 172nd of 258 Elementary schoolsRanks 185th of 290 Elementary schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Princeton Elementary School)43.579.2
 35.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Princeton Public Schools)38.680
 41.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)55.983.8
 27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Princeton Elementary School)30.486.1
 55.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Princeton Public Schools)28.684.6
 56.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Maine)35.781.3
 45.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students141122
 13.5%
African American00
American Indian1413
 7.1%
Asian00
Hispanic15
 400%
Pacific Islander00
White11896
 18.6%
Two or More Races88
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.2%48.4%
 9.8%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 110 students attended Princeton Elementary School.

Princeton Elementary School ranks 185th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Princeton Elementary School are 74% White, 12% Two or more races, 11% American Indian, 4% Hispanic.


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