Enrollment
222
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Potterville, MI
Potterville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Potterville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262916001304
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Potterville Middle School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Potterville · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Potterville Middle School has class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Potterville Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Potterville, MI.
School address
District: Potterville Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262916001304 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Potterville Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Potterville Middle School
Potterville Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Potterville, Michigan, enrolling 222 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.2:1 is larger than about 89% of Michigan schools and 27% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.0% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 222 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 379 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #373, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 444 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Potterville Public Schools also operates Potterville Elementary School (322 students) and Potterville High School (209 students) alongside Potterville Middle 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 Middle School compares
Potterville Middle 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 27% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▼ 12% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 222 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
222
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 89% in Michigan - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.5%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 83.3%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.7, Potterville Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Potterville Public Schools, which includes Potterville Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potterville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Potterville High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Potterville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary 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 (~222 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Potterville Middle School
How many students attend Potterville Middle School?
Potterville Middle School has 222 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Potterville, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Potterville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Potterville Middle School is 22.2:1, which is 27% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Potterville Middle School?
48.0% of students at Potterville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Potterville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Potterville Middle School is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in Potterville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Potterville Middle School?
Potterville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Potterville?
By Resource Investment Index, Potterville Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School a good school?
Potterville Middle School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of 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 Potterville Public Schools?
Besides Potterville Middle School, Potterville Public Schools also operates Potterville Elementary School (322 students) and Potterville High School (209 students). See the Potterville Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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