- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Philadelphia, PA
Potter-Thomas Sch
Federal NCES profile for Potter-Thomas Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421899005121
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Potter-Thomas Sch earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #33 of 131
- elementary schools in Philadelphia · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Potter-Thomas Sch has class sizes smaller than 94% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Potter-Thomas Sch ranks #33 of 131 elementary schools in Philadelphia, PA.
School address
District: Philadelphia City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421899005121 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Potter-Thomas Sch shrank from 405 students in 2022-23 to 361 in 2023-24 (-10.9%).
Teacher FTE added 34.2 → 42.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 421899005121 · Philadelphia, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 9.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Northeast Hs (3,463 students)
Potter-Thomas Sch shrank from 405 students in 2022-23 to 361 in 2023-24 (-10.9%). Teacher FTE added 34.2 → 42.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Potter-Thomas Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northeast Hs
Northeast Hs
3,463 students
- Lincoln Hs
Lincoln Hs
2,472 students
- Central Hs
Central Hs
2,329 students
- Northeast Comm
Northeast Community Propel Academy
1,783 students
- Mayfair Sch
Mayfair Sch
1,763 students
- This school 325
Potter-Thomas Sch
325 students
What this shows Potter-Thomas Sch reports 325 students on the CCD universe file.
How Potter-Thomas Sch compares
Potter-Thomas Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.6:1 | ▼ 29% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 6% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
91.4%
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
$18,329
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 163 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.8%
African American 23.7%
Two or More 1.2%
White 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Potter-Thomas Sch is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Philadelphia City Sd reports $18,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Potter-Thomas Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Community Propel Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mayfair Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Potter-Thomas Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,472
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,329
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,783
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Philadelphia
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Northeast Community Propel Academy
Standard public school
1,783 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Mayfair Sch
Standard public school
1,763 students 21:1 students per teacher
Solis-Cohen Solomon Sch
Standard public school
1,350 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Mast Community Cs Iii
Standard public school
1,290 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Moore J Hampton Sch
Standard public school
1,192 students 17:1 students per teacher
Farrell Louis H Sch
Standard public school
1,187 students 18:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~325 students)
Frequently asked questions about Potter-Thomas Sch
How many students attend Potter-Thomas Sch?
Potter-Thomas Sch has 325 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Philadelphia, PA. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Potter-Thomas Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Potter-Thomas Sch is 9.6:1, which is 29% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 39% 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 Potter-Thomas Sch?
100.0% of students at Potter-Thomas Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Potter-Thomas Sch?
The largest demographic group at Potter-Thomas Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 74.8% of enrollment, in Philadelphia, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Potter-Thomas Sch?
Potter-Thomas Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Potter-Thomas Sch rank among elementary schools in Philadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, Potter-Thomas Sch ranks #33 of 131 elementary schools in Philadelphia, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Philadelphia on the city page.
What other schools are in Philadelphia City Sd?
Besides Potter-Thomas Sch, Philadelphia City Sd also operates Northeast Hs (3,463 students), Lincoln Hs (2,472 students), and Central Hs (2,329 students). See the Philadelphia City Sd district page for the complete list.