At a glance
Reported students
871
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
49.78
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
West Virginia elementary enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 388 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
619
Potomack Intermediate School: 871 reported students.
State peer staffing position
98th percentile
17.5:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. 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
- 860
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51.51
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.7:1
What the reported data says about Potomack Intermediate School
Potomack Intermediate School is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in Martinsburg. It is one of 31 current school records connected to Berkeley County Schools. NCES reports 871 students for 2024–25.
Among 388 elementary schools in West Virginia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 257.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.5:1, above the West Virginia median of 13.1:1 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 (70.1%) and Black (10.7%). English learners represent 2.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Potomack Intermediate School
- 1How do the reported 17.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 49.78 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 2.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White70.1%
- Hispanic8.4%
- Black10.7%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial9.3%
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
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 Berkeley County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Orchard View Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
714 reported students
Berkeley Heights Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
695 reported students
Hedgesville Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
649 reported students
Tomahawk Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
627 reported students
Eagle School Intermediate
Elementary · Grades 03–05
619 reported students
Mountain Ridge Intermediate
Elementary · Grades 03–05
575 reported students
Public schools near Potomack Intermediate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Mills Primary Elementary · Berkeley County Schools | PK–02 | 545 | 0.3 mi |
| Bedington Elementary School Elementary · Berkeley County Schools | PK–02 | 216 | 1.2 mi |
| Marlowe Elementary School Elementary · Berkeley County Schools | PK–02 | 293 | 4 mi |
| Hedgesville Elementary School Elementary · Berkeley County Schools | PK–02 | 649 | 4.6 mi |
| Eagle School Intermediate Elementary · Berkeley County Schools | 03–05 | 619 | 4.7 mi |
| Opequon Elementary School Elementary · Berkeley County Schools | PK–02 | 433 | 5.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Potomack Intermediate School
What grades does Potomack Intermediate School serve?
Potomack Intermediate School reports grades 03–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Berkeley County Schools.
How many students attend Potomack Intermediate School?
Potomack Intermediate School reported 871 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 388 West Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 860 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Potomack Intermediate School?
The calculated ratio is 17.5:1, based on 871 students and 49.78 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The West Virginia median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Potomack Intermediate School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Potomack Intermediate School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Berkeley County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Potomack Intermediate School in?
Potomack Intermediate School is part of Berkeley County Schools, based in Martinsburg, WV, which operates 31 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Potomack Intermediate School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Spring Mills Primary (0.3 mi), Bedington Elementary School (1.2 mi), Marlowe Elementary School (4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.