- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Potterville, MI
Potterville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Potterville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262916006503
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Potterville Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Potterville · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 50.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Potterville Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Potterville Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Potterville, MI.
School address
District: Potterville Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262916006503 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Potterville Elementary School held near 308 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.3 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 262916006503 · Potterville, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
322 enr · 15.3:1 · 50.6% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Potterville Middle School (222 students)
Potterville Elementary School held near 308 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.3 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Potterville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Potterville Elementary School
322 students
- Potterville Mi
Potterville Middle School
222 students
- Potterville Hi
Potterville High School
209 students
What this shows Potterville Elementary School reports 322 students on the CCD universe file.
How Potterville Elementary School compares
Potterville Elementary 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.6% | ▼ 7% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 35% in Michigan - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.8%
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
$14,758
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 78.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.3, Potterville Elementary School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Potterville Public Schools reports $14,758 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Potterville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potterville Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Potterville High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Potterville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~322 students)
Frequently asked questions about Potterville Elementary School
How many students attend Potterville Elementary School?
Potterville Elementary School has 322 students enrolled. It is a public school in Potterville, MI. CCD year-over-year: 312 (2022-23) → 308 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Potterville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Potterville Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% 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 Potterville Elementary School?
50.6% of students at Potterville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Potterville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Potterville Elementary School is White at 78.0% of enrollment, in Potterville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Potterville Elementary School?
Potterville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Potterville Elementary School rank among public schools in Potterville?
By Resource Investment Index, Potterville Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Potterville, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Potterville Public Schools?
Besides Potterville Elementary School, Potterville Public Schools also operates Potterville Middle School (222 students) and Potterville High School (209 students). See the Potterville Public Schools district page for the complete list.