Enrollment
918
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pottstown, PA
Pottstown Ms
Federal NCES profile for Pottstown Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421968003346
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pottstown Ms earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Pottstown · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 99.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pottstown Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pottstown Ms ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Pottstown, PA.
School address
District: Pottstown Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421968003346 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.9%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pottstown Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pottstown Ms
Pottstown Ms is a high-poverty, large elementary school in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, enrolling 918 students.
At 12.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 99.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 918 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 284 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #182.
Its student body is led by African American (36%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 459 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 427 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 918 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Pottstown's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lower Pottsgrove El Sch (646 students): Pottstown Ms is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.9:1 vs 13.7:1).
Pottstown Sd also operates Pottstown Shs (911 students) and Rupert El Sch (379 students) alongside Pottstown Ms.
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 Pottstown Ms compares
Pottstown Ms on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.9% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 918 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
918
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 42% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
62.3%
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
$17,527
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 459 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
353
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 38.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
African American 35.5%
White 27.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
Two or More 13.7%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 35.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Pottstown Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pottstown Sd, which includes Pottstown Ms.
$17,527
Per student
-2%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.4%
State 41.8%
Federal 10.8%
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 Pottstown Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pottstown Shs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rupert El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barth El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pottstown Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Pottstown
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lower Pottsgrove El Sch
Standard public school
646 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
French Creek El Sch
Standard public school
581 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
North Coventry El Sch
Standard public school
532 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
East Coventry El Sch
Standard public school
479 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Ringing Rocks El Sch
Standard public school
383 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~918 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pottstown Ms
How many students attend Pottstown Ms?
Pottstown Ms has 918 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pottstown, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pottstown Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Pottstown Ms is 12.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 18% 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 Pottstown Ms?
99.9% of students at Pottstown Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pottstown Ms?
The largest demographic group at Pottstown Ms is African American at 35.5% of enrollment, in Pottstown, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pottstown Ms?
Pottstown Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Pottstown Ms rank among elementary schools in Pottstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Pottstown Ms ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Pottstown, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pottstown on the city page.
Is Pottstown Ms a good school?
Pottstown Ms earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania 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 Pottstown Sd?
Besides Pottstown Ms, Pottstown Sd also operates Pottstown Shs (911 students), Rupert El Sch (379 students), and Franklin El Sch (354 students). See the Pottstown Sd district page for the complete list.
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