Mercer County Early Learning Center in Princeton, WV

At a glance

Reported students

335

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

8.5

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

39.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–PK

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

West Virginia other enrollment

87th percentile

Compared with 23 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

269

Mercer County Early Learning Center: 335 reported students.

State peer staffing position

94th percentile

39.4:1 reported; state peer median 9.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: Not reported
Teachers (FTE): 7
Student–teacher ratio: Not reported

What the reported data says about Mercer County Early Learning Center

Mercer County Early Learning Center is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Princeton. It is one of 25 current school records connected to Mercer County Schools. NCES reports 335 students for 2024–25.

Among 23 combined / other schools in West Virginia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 51 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 87th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 39.4:1, above the West Virginia median of 9.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (70.7%) and Black (13.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Mercer County Early Learning Center

1How do the reported 39.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 8.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0.5
Nurses (FTE): 0.5
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White70.7%
Hispanic1.2%
Black13.7%
Asian0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial13.1%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Compass Virtual Academy

Other · Grades KG–12

42 reported students

Bluefield Primary School

Elementary · Grades PK–02

349 reported students

Mountain Valley Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

273 reported students

Montcalm High School

High · Grades 07–12

269 reported students

Bluefield Intermediate School

Elementary · Grades 03–05

269 reported students

Mercer Elementary

Elementary · Grades 03–05

258 reported students

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Public schools near Mercer County Early Learning Center

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Straley Elementary School Elementary · Mercer County Schools	03–05	172	0.7 mi
Princeton Middle School Middle · Mercer County Schools	06–08	488	0.9 mi
Mercer Elementary Elementary · Mercer County Schools	03–05	258	0.9 mi
Compass Virtual Academy Other · Mercer County Schools	KG–12	42	1 mi
Princeton Senior High School High · Mercer County Schools	09–12	925	1.5 mi
Mercer County Technical Education Center High · Mercer County Schools	09–12	—	1.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Mercer County Early Learning Center

What grades does Mercer County Early Learning Center serve?

Mercer County Early Learning Center reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Mercer County Schools.

How many students attend Mercer County Early Learning Center?

Mercer County Early Learning Center reported 335 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 87th percentile among 23 West Virginia combined or other schools reporting enrollment.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Mercer County Early Learning Center?

The calculated ratio is 39.4:1, based on 335 students and 8.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The West Virginia median for the same school level is 9.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Mercer County Early Learning Center a public, charter, or magnet school?

Mercer County Early Learning Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Mercer County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is Mercer County Early Learning Center in?

Mercer County Early Learning Center is part of Mercer County Schools, based in Princeton, WV, which operates 25 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Mercer County Early Learning Center?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Straley Elementary School (0.7 mi), Princeton Middle School (0.9 mi), Mercer Elementary (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.