- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Dartmouth, MA
George H Potter
Federal NCES profile for George H Potter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250402000542
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George H Potter earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Massachusetts schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 407
- students enrolled
George H Potter has class sizes larger than 84% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Dartmouth · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250402000542 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
George H Potter held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.4 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 250402000542 · North Dartmouth, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
407 enr · 14.5:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Dartmouth High (902 students)
George H Potter held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.4 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
George H Potter in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dartmouth High
Dartmouth High
902 students
- Dartmouth Midd
Dartmouth Middle
801 students
- James M. Quinn
James M. Quinn School
703 students
- This school
George H Potter
407 students
- Joseph Demello
Joseph Demello
392 students
- Andrew B. Cush 92
Andrew B. Cushman School
92 students
What this shows George H Potter reports 407 students on the CCD universe file.
How George H Potter compares
George H Potter held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 18% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,532
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 1.7%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, George H Potter is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Dartmouth reports $19,532 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George H Potter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dartmouth Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| James M. Quinn School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joseph Demello | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andrew B. Cushman School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George H Potter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 92
- Students per teacher
- 7.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~407 students)
Frequently asked questions about George H Potter
How many students attend George H Potter?
George H Potter has 407 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Dartmouth, MA. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 417 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George H Potter?
The student-teacher ratio at George H Potter is 14.5:1, which is 18% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George H Potter?
The largest demographic group at George H Potter is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in North Dartmouth, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George H Potter?
George H Potter has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Dartmouth?
Besides George H Potter, Dartmouth also operates Dartmouth High (902 students), Dartmouth Middle (801 students), and James M. Quinn School (703 students). See the Dartmouth district page for the complete list.