Princeton Elementary School

Summary:

Princeton Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan, serving 622 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Lakeview Public Schools district, which is ranked 265 out of 610 districts in the state.

Princeton Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the district and state averages in M-Step assessments for English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies across grades 3-5. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 40.2% in 3rd grade ELA, 45.1% in 4th grade ELA, and 43.3% in 5th grade ELA, compared to the district's 37.5% and the state's 39.6% in 3rd grade ELA. In Math, the school's proficiency rates were 50.5% in 3rd grade, 48.9% in 4th grade, and 50.8% in 5th grade, outperforming the district's 44.9% and the state's 43.4% in 3rd grade Math.

However, Princeton Elementary School faces some challenges, including a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 9.8% in 2018-2019 to 18.9% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district's average of 14.5% in 2019-2020. Additionally, the school has a growing population of economically disadvantaged students, with the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch increasing from 39.41% in 2020-2021 to 45.82% in 2022-2023. Compared to nearby schools, Princeton Elementary School's racial makeup is less diverse, with a higher percentage of White students (71.22%) than Avalon Elementary (35.46% White), Rodgers Elementary (75.33% White), and Ruth H. Green Elementary (31.99% White).


Detail:

Public K-5

 20300 Statler St
       Saint Clair Shores, MI  48081-2181


(586) 445-4190

District: Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb)

SchoolDigger Rank:
570th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,281 Help


Students who attend Princeton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Jefferson Middle School
High:    Lakeview High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.8 Help
Number of students:  643

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.5%
African American:
12.3%
Two or more races:
9.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Princeton Elementary School ranks better than 61.6% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb) District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.79. (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 Princeton Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb) District. Racial makeup is: White (70.5%), African American (12.3%), two or more races (9.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Princeton Elementary School is 18.8. 2 elementary schools in the Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb) District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Princeton Elementary School is $11,281, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb) District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Princeton Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Princeton Elementary School 570th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Princeton Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb):

SchoolDigger ranks Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb) 265th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Princeton Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Princeton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 62.95 644th 1545 58.3%
2007 72.38 377th 1565 75.9%
2008 74.36 354th 1577 77.6%
2009 54.77 931st 1589 41.4%
2010 64.52 702nd 1552 54.8%
2011 48.97 1016th 1552 34.5%
2012 43.25 990th 1566 36.8%
2013 68.74 463rd 1563 70.4%
2014 69.78 432nd 1533 71.8%
2015 68.09 483rd 1580 69.4%
2016 73.11 360th 1548 76.7%
2017 66.03 405th 1466 72.4%
2018 68.89 458th 1448 68.4%
2019 60.32 515th 1408 63.4%
2021 58.12 411th 1153 64.4%
2022 67.84 375th 1344 72.1%
2023 64.60 482nd 1470 67.2%
2024 58.79 570th 1486 61.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Princeton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.84 47th 81 42.0%
2024 53.32 28th 78 64.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Princeton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.29 249th 1397 82.2%
2019 65.49 302nd 1134 73.4%
2021 65.93 188th 749 74.9%
2022 68.22 258th 1099 76.5%
2023 60.68 434th 1350 67.9%
2024 60.51 457th 1381 66.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Princeton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.61 546th 1443 62.2%
2019 52.60 532nd 1171 54.6%
2021 46.85 450th 902 50.1%
2022 50.38 522nd 1106 52.8%
2023 56.02 514th 1321 61.1%
2024 52.82 580th 1342 56.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Princeton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.28 383rd 1446 73.5%
2019 56.96 480th 1196 59.9%
2021 56.01 362nd 915 60.4%
2022 70.28 291st 1139 74.5%
2023 63.22 452nd 1334 66.1%
2024 54.44 572nd 1347 57.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Princeton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.90 187th 475 60.6%
2023 46.56 140th 321 56.4%
2024 42.59 171st 348 50.9%
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Rank History for White students at Princeton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.60 397th 1253 68.3%
2019 59.22 439th 1128 61.1%
2021 59.37 360th 1005 64.2%
2022 66.48 330th 1102 70.1%
2023 65.45 370th 1198 69.1%
2024 55.72 510th 1204 57.6%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan 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.

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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
1989 228 1 4 1 3 n/a n/a 0 237
1990 262 1 2 0 4 n/a n/a 0 269
1991 249 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 252
1992 241 0 2 0 5 n/a n/a 0 248
1993 233 0 3 0 3 n/a n/a 0 239
1994 229 0 1 0 4 n/a n/a 0 234
1995 221 0 5 0 1 n/a n/a 0 227
1996 221 0 5 0 1 n/a n/a 0 227
1997 256 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1998 227 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 229
1999 250 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 251
2000 247 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 250
2001 243 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 248
2002 626 10 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 650
2003 626 10 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 650
2004 253 11 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 267
2005 311 11 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 332
2006 259 10 10 1 1 n/a n/a 0 281
2007 260 8 4 3 1 n/a n/a 5 281
2008 265 5 4 3 1 n/a n/a 2 280
2009 272 13 6 3 0 n/a n/a 3 297
2010 271 16 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2011 278 14 3 4 0 0 2 0 301
2012 307 23 2 5 1 0 5 0 343
2013 367 37 3 7 0 0 7 0 421
2014 380 44 6 17 0 0 13 0 460
2015 374 44 2 16 1 0 24 0 461
2016 412 59 3 29 1 0 35 0 539
2017 441 63 4 29 1 0 43 0 581
2018 421 70 2 29 1 0 54 0 577
2019 431 79 3 31 0 0 55 0 599
2020 441 70 6 31 0 0 61 0 609
2021 359 43 3 23 0 0 44 0 472
2022 411 67 4 31 0 0 58 0 571
2023 443 79 2 38 0 0 60 0 622
2024 453 79 2 46 0 0 63 0 643

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
1989 237 n/a n/a 5.9
1990 269 44.0 6.1 8.2
1991 252 n/a n/a n/a
1992 248 n/a n/a 13.3
1993 239 n/a 0.0 15.9
1994 234 13.9 16.8 9.8
1995 227 13.8 16.4 4.8
1996 227 13.8 16.4 4.8
1997 256 13.0 19.7 4.3
1998 229 14.0 16.4 7.9
1999 251 15.0 16.7 6.8
2000 250 15.6 16.0 0
2001 248 15.6 15.9 10.1
2002 650 19.0 34.2 5.7
2003 650 19.0 34.2 5.7
2004 267 18.3 14.6 16.1
2005 332 16.8 19.8 18.1
2006 281 17.8 15.8 24.6
2007 281 18.8 14.9 21
2008 280 19.3 14.5 28.4
2009 297 17.2 17.3 33
2010 294 15.3 19.2 38.8
2011 301 15.0 20.0 42.5
2012 343 16.2 21.1 68.5
2013 421 20.1 20.9 43.2
2014 460 20.4 22.5 42.4
2015 461 22.0 20.9 36
2016 539 24.0 22.4 31.9
2017 581 25.7 22.6 30.3
2018 577 25.5 22.6 38.1
2019 599 26.3 22.6 42.9
2020 609 28.9 21.0 42.9
2021 472 28.9 16.2 39.4
2022 571 27.5 20.7 42.7
2023 622 30.3 20.5 45.8
2024 643 34.0 18.8 44.9

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
1989 237 n/a n/a 5.9
1990 269 44.0 6.1 8.2
1991 252 n/a n/a n/a
1992 248 n/a n/a 13.3
1993 239 n/a 0.0 15.9
1994 234 13.9 16.8 9.8
1995 227 13.8 16.4 4.8
1996 227 13.8 16.4 4.8
1997 256 13.0 19.7 4.3
1998 229 14.0 16.4 7.9
1999 251 15.0 16.7 6.8
2000 250 15.6 16.0 0
2001 248 15.6 15.9 10.1
2002 650 19.0 34.2 5.7
2003 650 19.0 34.2 5.7
2004 267 18.3 14.6 16.1
2005 332 16.8 19.8 18.1
2006 281 17.8 15.8 24.6
2007 281 18.8 14.9 21
2008 280 19.3 14.5 28.4
2009 297 17.2 17.3 33
2010 294 15.3 19.2 38.8
2011 301 15.0 20.0 42.5
2012 343 16.2 21.1 68.5
2013 421 20.1 20.9 43.2
2014 460 20.4 22.5 42.4
2015 461 22.0 20.9 36
2016 539 24.0 22.4 31.9
2017 581 25.7 22.6 30.3
2018 577 25.5 22.6 38.1
2019 599 26.3 22.6 42.9
2020 609 28.9 21.0 42.9
2021 472 28.9 16.2 39.4
2022 571 27.5 20.7 42.7
2023 622 30.3 20.5 45.8
2024 643 34.0 18.8 44.9

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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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $234 (3.1%) $7,249 (96.9%) $7,483
2020 $390 (4.7%) $7,870 (95.3%) $8,261
2021 $860 (7.5%) $10,582 (92.5%) $11,442
2022 $825 (7.7%) $9,828 (92.3%) $10,653
2023 $1,099 (9.7%) $10,182 (90.3%) $11,281

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Princeton Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 515th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 482nd of 1470 Elementary schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Princeton Elementary School)54.837.8
 17%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb))51.640.8
 10.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Princeton Elementary School)58.355
 3.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb))49.641.6
 8%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Princeton Elementary School)49.544.3
 5.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb))49.343.7
 5.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Princeton Elementary School)4349.2
 6.2%
   4th Grade Math (Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb))43.740.1
 3.6%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Princeton Elementary School)56.358
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb))53.448.4
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Princeton Elementary School)4646.2
 0.2%
   5th Grade Math (Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb))47.633.1
 14.5%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Princeton Elementary School)19.824.4
 4.6%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb))26.916.4
 10.5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students599622
 3.8%
African American7979
American Indian00
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic3138
 22.6%
Pacific Islander00
White431443
 2.8%
Two or More Races5560
 9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.9%45.8%
 2.9%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 643 students attended Princeton Elementary School.

Princeton Elementary School ranks 570th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Princeton Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jefferson Middle School
High : Lakeview High School

Students at Princeton Elementary School are 70% White, 12% African American, 10% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.


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