Princeton Elementary

Summary:

Princeton Elementary is a public elementary school in Orlando, Florida, serving 479 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Orange County Public Schools district.

Princeton Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Florida, with exceptional academic performance that exceeds district and state averages. In 2023-2024, 86% of 3rd graders, 72% of 4th graders, and 79% of 5th graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to just 57%, 54%, and 58% in the district, respectively. The school also outperforms the district and state in 5th-grade Science, with 74% proficiency compared to 61% and 53%. This consistent academic excellence is a testament to Princeton Elementary's effective teaching practices and strong curriculum.

While delivering outstanding academic results, Princeton Elementary also stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White (60.33%) and Hispanic (18.37%) students compared to some nearby schools like Killarney Elementary and OCPS Academic Center For Excellence. Additionally, Princeton Elementary has a lower chronic absenteeism rate (14.5%) than the district average (17.1%), and it spends more per student ($12,468) than nearby schools like Hamlin Elementary ($6,281) and Panther Lake Elementary ($5,736), which may contribute to its academic success.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

311 W Princeton St
Orlando, FL 32804

(407) 245-1840

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
200^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,468

Students who attend Princeton Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	College Park Middle
High:	Edgewater High

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 479

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.3%

Hispanic:

18.4%

African American:

15.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Princeton Elementary ranks better than 91.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 17^th among 163 ranked elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.33. (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 Student population at Princeton Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (60.3%), Hispanic (18.4%), African American (15.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Princeton Elementary is 15.4, which is the 60^th best among 163 elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Princeton Elementary employs 31 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Princeton Elementary is $12,468, which is the 54^th highest among 163 elementary schools in the Orange School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Orange:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange 31^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Princeton Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	81.04	289^th	1688	82.9%
2007	55.09	841^st	1786	52.9%
2008	57.12	804^th	1789	55.1%
2009	68.81	567^th	1847	69.3%
2010	73.85	470^th	1919	75.5%
2011	72.93	525^th	1985	73.6%
2012	86.04	210^th	1984	89.4%
2013	81.66	326^th	2029	83.9%
2014	85.65	244^th	2064	88.2%
2016	82.58	327^th	2087	84.3%
2017	74.90	497^th	2112	76.5%
2018	82.41	347^th	2118	83.6%
2019	77.19	463^rd	2182	78.8%
2021	89.49	204^th	2247	90.9%
2022	83.24	334^th	2219	84.9%
2023	81.76	371^st	2240	83.4%
2024	89.33	200^th	2256	91.1%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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50%

Reviews:

by a teacher
Saturday, June 12, 2021

I've been teaching for a long time and being at Princeton has been the best so far! Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, April 12, 2018

Horrible School. My son has had FIVE TEACHERS IN ONE SCHOOL YEAR... and it's not even over yet. What a joke!? He's also come to believe he is not a "good boy." I'm always getting calls because the staff is unable to discipline, so it inconveniences MY WORK which is imperative to our survival. This place is a glorified daycare. Close Quote

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	263	138	11	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	423
1989	280	164	12	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	466
1990	293	150	11	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	471
1991	298	154	7	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	474
1992	317	162	6	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	494
1993	294	135	8	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	449
1994	301	153	6	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	475
1995	256	145	5	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	422
1996	256	145	5	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	422
1997	258	171	8	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	457
1998	232	171	6	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	430
1999	205	154	3	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	374
2000	200	153	2	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	367
2001	261	149	3	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	431
2002	292	148	7	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	470
2003	292	148	7	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	470
2004	295	170	7	24	1	n/a	n/a	0	497
2005	320	179	8	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	534
2006	295	166	7	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	496
2007	284	193	8	24	1	n/a	n/a	15	525
2008	257	151	18	13	1	n/a	n/a	14	454
2009	276	132	10	21	0	n/a	n/a	22	461
2010	270	117	6	42	1	n/a	n/a	33	469
2011	254	95	4	46	1	1	31	0	432
2012	262	92	3	49	0	0	31	0	437
2013	261	92	8	50	0	0	26	0	437
2014	289	102	8	63	2	1	27	0	492
2015	294	106	6	55	1	3	23	0	488
2016	280	111	5	64	0	3	23	0	486
2017	256	110	11	77	0	3	14	0	471
2018	314	33	18	93	0	3	16	0	477
2019	283	50	17	85	0	1	11	0	447
2020	269	49	12	71	0	1	20	0	422
2021	264	51	8	72	0	0	27	0	422
2022	264	64	11	83	0	0	22	0	444
2023	289	73	10	88	1	0	18	0	479

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	423	27.0	15.6	47.8
1989	466	33.0	14.1	32.4
1990	471	35.0	13.4	63.7
1991	474	36.0	13.1	36.3
1992	494	36.0	13.7	1
1993	449	29.0	15.5	4.7
1994	475	29.0	16.4	1.5
1995	422	28.0	15.1	40.3
1996	422	28.0	15.1	40.3
1997	457	26.0	17.6	37.4
1998	430	28.0	15.4	42.1
1999	374	29.0	12.9	52.1
2000	367	25.0	14.7	53.7
2001	431	29.0	14.9	48
2002	470	33.0	14.2	37.4
2003	470	33.0	14.2	37.4
2004	497	33.0	15.1	37
2005	534	35.0	15.3	43.8
2006	496	36.0	13.8	44.8
2007	525	37.0	14.2	46.5
2008	454	31.0	14.6	38
2009	461	32.7	14.4	41.5
2010	469	32.0	14.6	40.4
2011	432	34.0	12.7	35.4
2012	437	35.0	12.4	29.3
2013	437	34.0	12.8	35
2014	492	37.0	13.2	38
2015	488	37.0	13.1	38.1
2016	486	37.0	13.1	48.1
2017	471	36.0	13.0	49.3
2018	477	34.0	14.0	36.1
2019	447	33.0	13.5	37.4
2020	422	30.0	14.0	31
2021	422	31.0	13.6	32.9
2022	444	30.0	14.8	30.6
2023	479	31.0	15.4	41.1

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	423	27.0	15.6	47.8
1989	466	33.0	14.1	32.4
1990	471	35.0	13.4	63.7
1991	474	36.0	13.1	36.3
1992	494	36.0	13.7	1
1993	449	29.0	15.5	4.7
1994	475	29.0	16.4	1.5
1995	422	28.0	15.1	40.3
1996	422	28.0	15.1	40.3
1997	457	26.0	17.6	37.4
1998	430	28.0	15.4	42.1
1999	374	29.0	12.9	52.1
2000	367	25.0	14.7	53.7
2001	431	29.0	14.9	48
2002	470	33.0	14.2	37.4
2003	470	33.0	14.2	37.4
2004	497	33.0	15.1	37
2005	534	35.0	15.3	43.8
2006	496	36.0	13.8	44.8
2007	525	37.0	14.2	46.5
2008	454	31.0	14.6	38
2009	461	32.7	14.4	41.5
2010	469	32.0	14.6	40.4
2011	432	34.0	12.7	35.4
2012	437	35.0	12.4	29.3
2013	437	34.0	12.8	35
2014	492	37.0	13.2	38
2015	488	37.0	13.1	38.1
2016	486	37.0	13.1	48.1
2017	471	36.0	13.0	49.3
2018	477	34.0	14.0	36.1
2019	447	33.0	13.5	37.4
2020	422	30.0	14.0	31
2021	422	31.0	13.6	32.9
2022	444	30.0	14.8	30.6
2023	479	31.0	15.4	41.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Princeton Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$531 (4.8%)	$10,523 (95.2%)	$11,054
2019	$544 (4.6%)	$11,241 (95.4%)	$11,785
2020	$470 (4.1%)	$10,907 (95.9%)	$11,379
2021	$1,192 (10.2%)	$10,462 (89.8%)	$11,653
2022	$1,970 (16.0%)	$10,336 (84.0%)	$12,306
2023	$1,802 (14.5%)	$10,666 (85.5%)	$12,468

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Princeton Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 463^rd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 371^st of 2240 Elementary schools	4.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Princeton Elementary)	64	73	9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	55	54	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Princeton Elementary)	64	71	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange)	62	61	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Princeton Elementary)	78	78
4th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	57	57
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Princeton Elementary)	80	78	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	63	62	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Princeton Elementary)	75	75
5th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	54	53	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Princeton Elementary)	64	57	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	57	52	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Princeton Elementary)	72	73	1%
5th Grade Science (Orange)	54	59	5%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	447	479	7.2%
African American	50	73	46%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	17	10	41.2%
Hispanic	85	88	3.5%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	283	289	2.1%
Two or More Races	11	18	63.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.4%	41.1%	3.8%

Schools Near Princeton Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Princeton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	311 W Princeton St	Orlando	32804	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 245-1840	479	31	15.4	41.1%	289 (60.3%)	73 (15.2%)	88 (18.4%)	10 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.8%)	89.3	200^th of 2256 public elementary schools	91.1%		81.8	371^st of 2240 public elementary schools	83.4%	171	86.0	72.0	79.0				81.0	82.0	68.0				74.0						$12,468	$1,802	$10,666
Lake Silver Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2401 N Rio Grande Ave	Orlando	32804	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 245-1850	412	25	16.4	68.0%	86 (20.9%)	262 (63.6%)	50 (12.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.7%)	32.1	1557^th of 2256 public elementary schools	31.0%		26.2	1710^th of 2240 public elementary schools	23.7%	153	31.0	53.0	41.0				50.0	51.0	42.0				42.0						$14,638	$2,876	$11,763
Atwater Bay Elementary	Public	K-5	11000 Atwater Bay Drive	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 317-3200	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Kelly Park School	Public	PK, KG-8	4700 Jason Dwelley Parkway	Apopka	32712	Orange County	Orange	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(407) 317-3200	793	47	16.8	48.2%	305 (38.5%)	178 (22.4%)	252 (31.8%)	15 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.8%)	37 (4.7%)	80	409^th of 2256 public elementary schools	81.9%					(n/a)	70.0	64.0	78.0	66.0	55.0	58.0	67.0	66.0	84.0	73.0	47.0	83.0	82.0	59.0	94.0	100.0		71.0	$7,008	$643	$6,365
Hamlin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	16145 Silver Grove Boulevard	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(407) 317-3200	564	34	16.5	12.9%	291 (51.6%)	24 (4.3%)	187 (33.2%)	45 (8.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.8%)	95.9	35^th of 2256 public elementary schools	98.4%					(n/a)	87.0	81.0	80.0				93.0	89.0	87.0				82.0						$6,281	$617	$5,664
Panther Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10151 Summerlake Groves Street	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(407) 317-3200	605	32	18.9	16.5%	255 (42.1%)	36 (6.0%)	252 (41.7%)	40 (6.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.5%)	72.5	582^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	74.2%					(n/a)	57.0	66.0	58.0				68.0	72.0	64.0				69.0						$5,736	$570	$5,167
Mater Academy Narcoossee	Public, Charter	K-8	8315 Academy Dr	Orlando	32827	Orange County	Orange	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(321) 677-1727	418	31	13.4	10.5%	98 (23.4%)	23 (5.5%)	259 (62.0%)	23 (5.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	12 (2.9%)	66.8	703^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	68.8%					(n/a)	65.0	59.0	58.0	70.0	69.0	67.0	82.0	63.0	55.0	62.0	68.0	68.0	54.0	30.0	80.0		91.0	80.0	$15,153	$3,208	$11,945
Killarney Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2401 Wellington Blvd	Winter Park	32789	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 623-1438	330	23	14.3	66.1%	88 (26.7%)	118 (35.8%)	92 (27.9%)	17 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.2%)	43.1	1264^th of 2256 public elementary schools	44.0%		41.1	1299^th of 2240 public elementary schools	42.0%	35	35.0	43.0	58.0				44.0	49.0	65.0				62.0						$15,497	$4,205	$11,291
Ocps Academic Center For Excellence	Public	PK, KG-8	701 W Livingston St	Orlando	32803	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 866-1280	998	64	15.5	87.2%	34 (3.4%)	834 (83.6%)	99 (9.9%)	3 (0.3%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	22 (2.2%)	9.9	2154^th of 2256 public elementary schools	4.5%		6.3	2187^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.4%	33	25.0	17.0	38.0	20.0	10.0	24.0	22.0	13.0	41.0	17.0	14.0	12.0	49.0	22.0	32.0			25.0	$12,778	$3,146	$9,632
Hillcrest Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-5	1010 E Concord St	Orlando	32803	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 245-1770	454	29	15.6	24.0%	190 (41.9%)	73 (16.1%)	126 (27.8%)	19 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (9.9%)	93.3	81^st of 2256 public elementary schools	96.4%		87.1	244^th of 2240 public elementary schools	89.1%	163	90.0	83.0	76.0				87.0	79.0	78.0				79.0						$10,502	$1,179	$9,323

Frequently Asked Questions about Princeton Elementary

Is Princeton Elementary a good school?

Yes. Princeton Elementary ranks in the top 8.9% of Florida elementary schools.

How many students attend Princeton Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 479 students attended Princeton Elementary.

What district is Princeton Elementary in?

Orange

What is the racial makeup of Princeton Elementary?

Students at Princeton Elementary are 60% White, 18% Hispanic, 15% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Princeton Elementary attend?

Students who attend Princeton Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : College Park Middle
High : Edgewater High

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