- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pottsboro, TX
Pottsboro El
Federal NCES profile for Pottsboro El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483558004035
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pottsboro El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Pottsboro · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 37.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pottsboro El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pottsboro El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Pottsboro, TX.
School address
District: Pottsboro Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483558004035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Pottsboro El held near 539 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.3 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 483558004035 · Pottsboro, TX Other · MID · TRAD
552 enr · 14.5:1 · 37.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Pottsboro H S (460 students)
Pottsboro El held near 539 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.3 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Pottsboro El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pottsboro El
552 students
- Pottsboro H S
Pottsboro H S
460 students
- Pottsboro Midd
Pottsboro Middle
440 students
What this shows Pottsboro El reports 552 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pottsboro El compares
Pottsboro El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.2% | ▼ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 552 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
552
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Texas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,926
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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 552 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 81.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.6, Pottsboro El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pottsboro Isd reports $10,926 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pottsboro El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pottsboro H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pottsboro Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pottsboro El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~552 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pottsboro El
How many students attend Pottsboro El?
Pottsboro El has 552 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pottsboro, TX. CCD year-over-year: 543 (2022-23) → 539 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pottsboro El?
The student-teacher ratio at Pottsboro El is 14.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 Pottsboro El?
37.2% of students at Pottsboro El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pottsboro El?
The largest demographic group at Pottsboro El is White at 81.2% of enrollment, in Pottsboro, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pottsboro El?
Pottsboro El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Pottsboro El rank among public schools in Pottsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Pottsboro El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Pottsboro, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Pottsboro Isd?
Besides Pottsboro El, Pottsboro Isd also operates Pottsboro H S (460 students) and Pottsboro Middle (440 students). See the Pottsboro Isd district page for the complete list.