This study examined principals and school factors associated with elementary school student achievement. Nine predictor variables were analyzed to determine their impact on student state assessment scores: (a) years of principal experience, (b) years of teaching experience by the principal, (c) years of principal experience at present site, (d) highest level of education by the principal, (e) principal gender, (f) principal leadership as measured by the three subscales of the Principal Instructional Management Rating Scale, and (g) free/reduced lunch population at the school. Study findings are discussed. (Contains 2 tables.)