Potterville Elementary School
Tel:
(517)645-2525
- Potterville Elementary School serves 327 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
School Overview
- Potterville Elementary School's student population of 327 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 327 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Potterville Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Potterville Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #1698 out of 3,159 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 8% |
| Black | 5% | 18% |
| White | 87% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Potterville Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Potterville Elementary School is Potterville High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Potterville Middle School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Potterville Middle School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Potterville Potterville High School Grades: 9-12 | 255 students
0.0 miles
422 North High St
Potterville, MI 48876
(517)645-7609 0.0 9-12 255 - Potterville Potterville Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 273 students
0.0 miles
424 North High St
Potterville, MI 48876
(517)645-4777 0.0 5-8 273 - Dimondale Dimondale Elementary School Grades: K-12 | 352 students
4.3 miles
330 Walnut St
Dimondale, MI 48821
(517)694-6411 4.3 K-12 352 - Charlotte Eaton Resa Early On Special Education School
Grades: Inquire with school
4.7 miles
1790 E Packard Hwy
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517)541-8752 4.7 Inquire with school n/a - Grand Ledge Strange School Grades: K-5 | 16 students
5.1 miles
8981 Oneida Rd
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517)749-9832 5.1 K-5 16
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