- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Potterville Middle School held near 195 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.7 → 13.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 262916001304 · Potterville, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
222 enr · 22.2:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Potterville Elementary School (322 students)
Potterville Middle School held near 195 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.7 → 13.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Potterville Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Potterville El
Potterville Elementary School
322 students
- This school
Potterville Middle School
222 students
- Potterville Hi
Potterville High School
209 students
What this shows Potterville Middle School reports 222 students on the CCD universe file.
How Potterville Middle School compares
Potterville Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~222 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 200 (2022-23) → 195 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.