Enrollment
221
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Potter School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Potter School
Potter School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Flint, Michigan, enrolling 221 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 93.5% of students qualify for free meals, 72% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 221 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 223 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #191, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (58%) and White (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 89.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Flint School District of the City of spends $20,946 per pupil, 55% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 52.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 59 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 221 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Flint's public schools, it stands alongside The New Standard Academy (859 students): Potter School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.1:1 vs 18.7:1).
Flint School District of the City of also operates Southwestern Classical Academy (464 students) and Durant Tuuri Mott School (385 students) alongside Potter School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Potter School compares
Potter School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,946
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Flint School District of the City of, which includes Potter School.
$20,946
Per student
+55%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.5%
State 31.5%
Federal 52.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~221 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Potter School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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