At a glance
Reported students
221
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
6.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
34:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
16th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
188
Potter School: 221 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
34:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 214
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.8:1
What the reported data says about Potter School
Potter School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Flint. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Flint School District of the City of. NCES reports 221 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 16th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 34:1, above the Michigan median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (58.4%) and White (20.4%). English learners represent 1.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Potter School
- 1How do the reported 34:1 student–teacher ratio and 6.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White20.4%
- Hispanic7.7%
- Black58.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial13.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Flint School District of the City of
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Freeman School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
207 reported students
Eisenhower School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
169 reported students
Brownell STEM Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
160 reported students
DoyleRyder School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
373 reported students
Durant Tuuri Mott School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
385 reported students
Holmes STEM Middle School Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
256 reported students
Public schools near Potter School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Elementary School Elementary · Kearsley Community School District | PK–01 | 380 | 1.2 mi |
| Richfield Public School Academy Early Learning Center PK2 Elementary · Charter · Richfield Public School Academy | PK–02 | 216 | 1.4 mi |
| Thelma Buffey Elementary Elementary · Kearsley Community School District | PK–KG | 43 | 2.3 mi |
| Kate Dowdall Elementary School Elementary · Kearsley Community School District | KG–05 | 405 | 2.4 mi |
| DoyleRyder School Elementary · Flint School District of the City of | PK–06 | 373 | 2.6 mi |
| Burton Glen Charter Academy Elementary · Charter · Burton Glen Charter Academy | KG–08 | 709 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Potter School
What grades does Potter School serve?
Potter School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Flint School District of the City of.
How many students attend Potter School?
Potter School reported 221 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 16th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 214 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Potter School?
The calculated ratio is 34:1, based on 221 students and 6.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Potter School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Potter School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Flint School District of the City of attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Potter School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Potter School in?
Potter School is part of Flint School District of the City of, based in Flint, MI, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Potter School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Weston Elementary School (1.2 mi), Richfield Public School Academy Early Learning Center PK2 (1.4 mi), Thelma Buffey Elementary (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.