At a glance
Reported students
322
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
39th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
222
Potterville Elementary School: 322 reported students.
State peer staffing position
21st percentile
13.7:1 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
- 296
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.8:1
What the reported data says about Potterville Elementary School
Potterville Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Potterville. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Potterville Public Schools. NCES reports 322 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 39th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, below 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 White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.9%). Students served under IDEA represent 6.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Potterville Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.5 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 6.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White78%
- Hispanic10.9%
- Black1.6%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.1%
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 Potterville Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Potterville Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
222 reported students
Potterville High School
High · Grades 09–12
209 reported students
Public schools near Potterville Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimondale Elementary School Elementary · Holt Public Schools | KG–05 | 381 | 4.1 mi |
| Strange School Elementary · Oneida Township S/D #3 | KG–06 | 22 | 5.1 mi |
| Galewood Early Elementary School Elementary · Charlotte Public Schools | PK–KG | 146 | 6.7 mi |
| Washington Elementary School Elementary · Charlotte Public Schools | 01–03 | 255 | 6.9 mi |
| Wexford Montessori Magnet School Elementary · Lansing Public School District | PK–08 | 356 | 7.8 mi |
| Delta Center Elementary School Elementary · Grand Ledge Public Schools | PK–04 | 528 | 7.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Potterville Elementary School
What grades does Potterville Elementary School serve?
Potterville Elementary School reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Potterville Public Schools.
How many students attend Potterville Elementary School?
Potterville Elementary School reported 322 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 39th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 296 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Potterville Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 322 students and 23.5 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 Potterville Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Potterville Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Potterville Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Potterville Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
45% 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 Potterville Elementary School in?
Potterville Elementary School is part of Potterville Public Schools, based in Potterville, MI, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Potterville Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dimondale Elementary School (4.1 mi), Strange School (5.1 mi), Galewood Early Elementary School (6.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.