Northern Potter SD

Ulysses, Pennsylvania — 2 schools

508
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$32,309
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Northern Potter SD operates 2 public schools serving 508 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Pennsylvania. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 512 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Potter County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $32,309 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 24.2% local, 45.6% state, and 30.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $108,000 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 91/100, ranked #6 of 659 in Pennsylvania against a state average of 49 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 256:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 27.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 97.3% White, 0.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% Asian across the district's schools.

Northern Potter Childrens Sch accounts for 57.2% of all Northern Potter SD student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Northern Potter SD-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Northern Potter SD has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 50.0% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Northern Potter SD student-counselor ratio is 256:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Northern Potter SD is typically wider than the Northern Potter SD-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Northern Potter SD chronic absenteeism rate is 27.3% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Northern Potter SD is typically wider than the Northern Potter SD-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

30.2%
Federal
45.6%
State
24.2%
Local

Funding Equity

91
Equity Score
6 / 659
State Rank
49
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Potter County county, where this district is located.

$708
Studio/mo
$742
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,223
3 BR/mo
$1,352
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$108,000
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Northern Potter SD.

White 97.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Multiracial 1.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

256:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
27.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Northern Potter SD

School Enrollment
Northern Potter Childrens Sch
293
Northern Potter Jshs
219

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Northern Potter SD?

Northern Potter SD has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 508 students.

How much does Northern Potter SD spend per student?

Northern Potter SD spends $32,309 per student. The district has an equity score of 91/100, ranking #6 in Pennsylvania.

What is the average teacher salary in Northern Potter SD?

The average teacher salary in Northern Potter SD is $108,000 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Northern Potter SD?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Potter County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Northern Potter SD?

Northern Potter SD students are 97.3% White, 0.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Northern Potter SD?

Northern Potter SD has an equity score of 91/100, ranking #6 out of 659 districts in Pennsylvania. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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