- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pottsville, AR
Pottsville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pottsville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051170000890
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pottsville Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Arkansas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Pottsville · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 27.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pottsville Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pottsville Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Pottsville, AR.
School address
District: Pottsville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051170000890 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Pottsville Elementary School shrank from 599 students in 2022-23 to 564 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 35.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 051170000890 · Pottsville, AR Other · MID · TRAD
605 enr · 17.3:1 · 27.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Pottsville Middle Grade (417 students)
Pottsville Elementary School shrank from 599 students in 2022-23 to 564 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 35.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Pottsville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pottsville Elementary School
605 students
- Pottsville Mid
Pottsville Middle Grade
417 students
- Pottsville Jun
Pottsville Junior High School
412 students
- Pottsville Hig
Pottsville High School
404 students
What this shows Pottsville Elementary School reports 605 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pottsville Elementary School compares
Pottsville Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.2% | ▼ 54% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 605 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
605
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 82% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,324
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
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 605 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.9, Pottsville Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
District finance for Pottsville School District reports $10,324 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pottsville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pottsville Middle Grade | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pottsville Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pottsville High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pottsville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 5.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~605 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pottsville Elementary School
How many students attend Pottsville Elementary School?
Pottsville Elementary School has 605 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pottsville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 599 (2022-23) → 564 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pottsville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pottsville Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pottsville Elementary School?
27.2% of students at Pottsville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pottsville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pottsville Elementary School is White at 86.0% of enrollment, in Pottsville, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pottsville Elementary School?
Pottsville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Pottsville Elementary School rank among public schools in Pottsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Pottsville Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Pottsville, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Pottsville School District?
Besides Pottsville Elementary School, Pottsville School District also operates Pottsville Middle Grade (417 students), Pottsville Junior High School (412 students), and Pottsville High School (404 students). See the Pottsville School District district page for the complete list.