Serving 137 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Potomac Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 137 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Potomac Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Potomac, IL, encompassing approximately 55.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 7.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Potomac Elementary School's student population of 137 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
137 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Don’t count the days; make the days count. -Muhammad Ali
School Rankings
Potomac Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Potomac Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2279 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
1%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
92%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.4%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Potomac Elementary School's ranking?
Potomac Elementary School is ranked #2279 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Potomac Elementary School often compared to?
Potomac Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bismarck-henning Elementary School, Oakwood Grade School, Armstrong-ellis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Potomac Elementary School?
137 students attend Potomac Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Potomac Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Potomac Elementary School?
Potomac Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Potomac Elementary School offer ?
Potomac Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Potomac Elementary School part of?
Potomac Elementary School is part of Potomac CUSD 10 School District.
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