- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Potterville, MI
Potterville High School
Federal NCES profile for Potterville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262916006504
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Potterville High School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Potterville · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Potterville High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Potterville High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Potterville, MI.
School address
District: Potterville Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262916006504 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Potterville High School shrank from 229 students in 2022-23 to 202 in 2023-24 (-11.8%).
Teacher FTE added 12.8 → 14.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 262916006504 · Potterville, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
209 enr · 17.4:1 · 34.9% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Potterville Elementary School (322 students)
Potterville High School shrank from 229 students in 2022-23 to 202 in 2023-24 (-11.8%). Teacher FTE added 12.8 → 14.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Potterville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Potterville El
Potterville Elementary School
322 students
- Potterville Mi
Potterville Middle School
222 students
- This school
Potterville High School
209 students
What this shows Potterville High School reports 209 students on the CCD universe file.
How Potterville High School compares
Potterville High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▼ 36% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 209 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
209
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Michigan - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
56.0%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.6, Potterville High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potterville Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Potterville Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Potterville High 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
Nationwide high 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 (~209 students)
Frequently asked questions about Potterville High School
How many students attend Potterville High School?
Potterville High School has 209 students enrolled. It is a high school in Potterville, MI. CCD year-over-year: 229 (2022-23) → 202 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Potterville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Potterville High School is 17.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% higher 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 High School?
34.9% of students at Potterville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Potterville High School?
The largest demographic group at Potterville High School is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Potterville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Potterville High School?
Potterville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Potterville?
By Resource Investment Index, Potterville High School ranks #2 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 High School, Potterville Public Schools also operates Potterville Elementary School (322 students) and Potterville Middle School (222 students). See the Potterville Public Schools district page for the complete list.