Enrollment
605
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.2%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pottsville Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pottsville Elementary School
Pottsville Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Pottsville, Arkansas, enrolling 605 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 27.2% free-meal eligibility runs 54% below the Arkansas average.
Enrollment of 605 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 1,066 Arkansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 200 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #188, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 605 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Pottsville School District also operates Pottsville Middle Grade (417 students) and Pottsville Junior High School (412 students) alongside Pottsville Elementary School.
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 Pottsville Elementary School compares
Pottsville Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,127
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pottsville School District, which includes Pottsville Elementary School.
$10,127
Per student
-17%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.7%
State 59.5%
Federal 15.8%
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 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
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 5.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~605 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Pottsville on the city page.
Is Pottsville Elementary School a good school?
Pottsville Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Arkansas 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 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.
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