- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Whitesburg, KY
Martha Jane Potter Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Martha Jane Potter Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210336000901
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martha Jane Potter Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Whitesburg · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 65.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Martha Jane Potter Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martha Jane Potter Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Whitesburg, KY.
School address
District: Letcher County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210336000901 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Martha Jane Potter Elementary School shrank from 320 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (-10.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 210336000901 · Whitesburg, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
273 enr · 10.9:1 · 65.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Letcher County Central High School (692 students)
Martha Jane Potter Elementary School shrank from 320 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (-10.3%). Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Martha Jane Potter Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Letcher County
Letcher County Central High School
692 students
- West Whitesbur
West Whitesburg Elementary School
462 students
- Letcher Elemen
Letcher Elementary & Middle School
322 students
- This school 273
Martha Jane Potter Elementary School
273 students
- Cowan Elementa 246
Cowan Elementary School
246 students
- Whitesburg Mid 191
Whitesburg Middle School
191 students
What this shows Martha Jane Potter Elementary School reports 273 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martha Jane Potter Elementary School compares
Martha Jane Potter Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 28% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.9% | ▲ 11% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 13% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
64.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,652
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
African American 0.7%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 96.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.4, Martha Jane Potter Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Letcher County reports $20,652 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Martha Jane Potter Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Letcher County Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Whitesburg Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Letcher Elementary & Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cowan Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitesburg Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martha Jane Potter Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Whitesburg
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~273 students)
Frequently asked questions about Martha Jane Potter Elementary School
How many students attend Martha Jane Potter Elementary School?
Martha Jane Potter Elementary School has 273 students enrolled. It is a public school in Whitesburg, KY. CCD year-over-year: 320 (2022-23) → 287 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martha Jane Potter Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martha Jane Potter Elementary School is 10.9:1, which is 28% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Martha Jane Potter Elementary School?
65.9% of students at Martha Jane Potter Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martha Jane Potter Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Martha Jane Potter Elementary School is White at 96.7% of enrollment, in Whitesburg, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martha Jane Potter Elementary School?
Martha Jane Potter Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Martha Jane Potter Elementary School rank among schools in Whitesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Martha Jane Potter Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Whitesburg, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Whitesburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Letcher County?
Besides Martha Jane Potter Elementary School, Letcher County also operates Letcher County Central High School (692 students), West Whitesburg Elementary School (462 students), and Letcher Elementary & Middle School (322 students). See the Letcher County district page for the complete list.