Enrollment
417
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.5%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pottsville Middle Grade compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pottsville Middle Grade
Pottsville Middle Grade is a mid-sized elementary school in Pottsville, Arkansas, enrolling 417 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 29.5% free-meal eligibility runs 50% below the Arkansas average.
With 417 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 204 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #88.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 417 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 Elementary School (605 students) and Pottsville Junior High School (412 students) alongside Pottsville Middle Grade.
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 Middle Grade compares
Pottsville Middle Grade on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,127
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pottsville School District, which includes Pottsville Middle Grade.
$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 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
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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 elementary 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 (~417 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Pottsville on the city page.
Is Pottsville Middle Grade a good school?
Pottsville Middle Grade earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. 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 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.
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