Princeton School

www.bhm.k12.al.us/princeton

195 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Princeton School, located in Birmingham, Alabama, is a public elementary school serving the local community within the Birmingham City Schools district. The school is committed to providing a foundational academic experience for its students, emphasizing core literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a supportive learning environment. As part of a larger urban school system, Princeton School focuses on preparing young learners for success in their future educational endeavors through a structured curriculum and faculty dedicated to student growth.

Beyond academics, the school serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, striving to create a safe and engaging space for children during their formative years. By utilizing the resources provided by the Birmingham City Schools district, Princeton School works to address the diverse needs of its student population, promoting both personal development and community involvement. For parents and community members, the school maintains an online presence through its district portal, where it provides essential information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and administrative updates.

195

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Princeton School
Demographic	Student Count
Black	194
Two or More	1

Black
194 (99.5%)
Two or More
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Birmingham City
Phone:	(205)231-2500
Website:	http://www.bhm.k12.al.us/princeton
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	195
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	108
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 29

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 35

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Princeton School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	30
Grade 1	27
Grade 2	25
Grade 3	29
Grade 4	31
Grade 5	35

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Princeton School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	99	50.8%
Male	96	49.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)