Enrollment
322
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Potterville Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Potterville Elementary School
Potterville Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Potterville, Michigan, enrolling 322 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.6% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 322 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 668 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #309.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 322 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Potterville Public Schools also operates Potterville Middle School (222 students) and Potterville High School (209 students) alongside Potterville Elementary 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 Potterville Elementary School compares
Potterville Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,074
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Potterville Public Schools, which includes Potterville Elementary School.
$12,074
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.8%
State 55.4%
Federal 11.7%
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 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
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~322 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Potterville on the city page.
Is Potterville Elementary School a good school?
Potterville Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 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.
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