Total enrollment
152
-46 (-23%) vs SY 2017-18
Of all public K-12 schools in Iowa, 1 sit inside Princeton city limits, with combined enrollment of roughly 152 students (1 elementary).
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgil Grissom Elementary School | Elementary | PK-06 | 152 |
Public education in Princeton, Iowa runs across 1 schools that teaches roughly 152 students. By footprint, Princeton sits in the compact bracket.
Per-campus enrollment runs near 152, meaningfully below the state mean of about 376.
Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 23%: 198 students in SY 2017-18 versus 152 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment grew from 92% to 97%.
On this page, the community for Princeton discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.