- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Pottstown Ms held near 902 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 71.8 → 74.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 421968003346 · Pottstown, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
918 enr · 12.9:1 · 99.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Pottstown Shs (911 students)
Pottstown Ms held near 902 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 71.8 → 74.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Pottstown Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pottstown Ms
918 students
- Pottstown Shs
Pottstown Shs
911 students
- Rupert El Sch
Rupert El Sch
379 students
- Franklin El Sc 354
Franklin El Sch
354 students
- Lincoln El Sch 322
Lincoln El Sch
322 students
- Barth El Sch 321
Barth El Sch
321 students
What this shows Pottstown Ms reports 918 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pottstown Ms compares
Pottstown Ms held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$19,855
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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.
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
District finance for Pottstown Sd reports $19,855 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~918 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 915 (2022-23) → 902 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.