Silver Springs Early Learning Center

School Overview
The Mercer County Early Learning Center, located on Broadway Street in Princeton, West Virginia, serves as a foundational educational hub dedicated to the developmental needs of the region's youngest students. As an early learning facility, the center focuses on providing high-quality, age-appropriate instruction designed to foster social, emotional, and cognitive growth. By emphasizing a supportive and structured environment, the center aims to prepare children for their transition into elementary school, ensuring they possess the fundamental skills necessary for long-term academic success.

The center plays a vital role in the Princeton community by offering resources that support early childhood literacy, social interaction, and school readiness. Through a combination of play-based learning and teacher-led instruction, the Mercer County Early Learning Center works to meet the diverse needs of its students, often collaborating with families to ensure a holistic approach to a child’s development. Its location in Princeton positions it as an accessible resource for local families seeking to provide their children with a strong, state-supported start to their educational journeys.
335
Total Students
8.5
Full-Time Teachers
39.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Silver Springs Early Learning Center
Demographic Student Count
White237
Hispanic4
Black46
Asian3
Two or More44
American Indian1
  • White
    237 (70.7%)
  • Black
    46 (13.7%)
  • Two or More
    44 (13.1%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (1.2%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Mercer County Schools
Phone: (304)425-4251
Website: http://boe.merc.k12.wv.us/Domain/41
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 335
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 39.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 335

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Silver Springs Early Learning Center
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten335
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Silver Springs Early Learning Center
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female16148.1%
Male17451.9%