- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flint, MI
Potter School
Federal NCES profile for Potter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261452005117
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Potter School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #16 of 17
- schools in Flint · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 93.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Potter School has class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Potter School ranks #16 of 17 schools in Flint, MI.
School address
District: Flint School District of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 261452005117 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Potter School held near 185 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 10.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 261452005117 · Flint, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
221 enr · 20.1:1 · 93.5% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwestern Classical Academy (464 students)
Potter School held near 185 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 10.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Potter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwestern C
Southwestern Classical Academy
464 students
- Durant Tuuri M
Durant Tuuri Mott School
385 students
- Doyleryder Sch
Doyleryder School
373 students
- Holmes Stem Mi
Holmes Stem Middle School Academy
256 students
- This school
Potter School
221 students
- Freeman School
Freeman School
207 students
What this shows Potter School reports 221 students on the CCD universe file.
How Potter School compares
Potter School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.5% | ▲ 72% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Michigan - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
89.1%
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
$23,067
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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 + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 58.4%
White 20.4%
Two or More 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Largest group: African American at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Potter School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Flint School District of the City of reports $23,067 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Potter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Classical Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Durant Tuuri Mott School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Doyleryder School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holmes Stem Middle School Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freeman School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Potter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 33.9:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Flint
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
The New Standard Academy
Standard public school
859 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Northridge Academy
Standard public school
263 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Richfield Public School Academy Early Learning Center Pk2
Standard public school
216 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Academy West Alternative Education
Alternative education program
199 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Brownell Stem Academy
Standard public school
160 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Ca Alternative Edatlantis
Alternative education program
110 students 27.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~221 students)
Frequently asked questions about Potter School
How many students attend Potter School?
Potter School has 221 students enrolled. It is a public school in Flint, MI. CCD year-over-year: 185 (2022-23) → 185 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Potter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Potter School is 20.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Potter School?
93.5% of students at Potter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Potter School?
The largest demographic group at Potter School is African American at 58.4% of enrollment, in Flint, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Potter School?
Potter School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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).
How does Potter School rank among schools in Flint?
By Resource Investment Index, Potter School ranks #16 of 17 schools in Flint, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Flint on the city page.
What other schools are in Flint School District of the City of?
Besides Potter School, Flint School District of the City of also operates Southwestern Classical Academy (464 students), Durant Tuuri Mott School (385 students), and Doyleryder School (373 students). See the Flint School District of the City of district page for the complete list.