- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pottsville, AR
Pottsville Middle Grade
Federal NCES profile for Pottsville Middle Grade, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051170000401
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pottsville Middle Grade earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Pottsville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 29.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pottsville Middle Grade has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pottsville Middle Grade ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Pottsville, AR.
School address
District: Pottsville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051170000401 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Pottsville Middle Grade held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 051170000401 · Pottsville, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
417 enr · 15.4:1 · 29.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Pottsville Elementary School (605 students)
Pottsville Middle Grade held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Pottsville Middle Grade in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pottsville Ele
Pottsville Elementary School
605 students
- This school
Pottsville Middle Grade
417 students
- Pottsville Jun
Pottsville Junior High School
412 students
- Pottsville Hig
Pottsville High School
404 students
What this shows Pottsville Middle Grade reports 417 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pottsville Middle Grade compares
Pottsville Middle Grade held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.5% | ▼ 50% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 65% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.5%
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 417 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, Pottsville Middle Grade is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Middle Grade Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pottsville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pottsville Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pottsville High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pottsville Middle Grade'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 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 (~417 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pottsville Middle Grade
How many students attend Pottsville Middle Grade?
Pottsville Middle Grade has 417 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pottsville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pottsville Middle Grade?
The student-teacher ratio at Pottsville Middle Grade is 15.4:1, which is 13% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pottsville Middle Grade?
29.5% of students at Pottsville Middle Grade are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pottsville Middle Grade?
The largest demographic group at Pottsville Middle Grade is White at 87.3% of enrollment, in Pottsville, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pottsville Middle Grade?
Pottsville Middle Grade has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Pottsville Middle Grade rank among public schools in Pottsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Pottsville Middle Grade ranks #2 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 Middle Grade, Pottsville School District also operates Pottsville Elementary School (605 students), Pottsville Junior High School (412 students), and Pottsville High School (404 students). See the Pottsville School District district page for the complete list.