Serving 552 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Pottsboro Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 552 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: POTTSBORO EL's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Pottsboro, TX, covering approximately 96.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 10 to 15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.6 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pottsboro Elementary School's student population of 552 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
552 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Exceptional By Choice.
School Rankings
Pottsboro Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pottsboro Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2086 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
9%
54%
Black
1%
13%
White
81%
24%
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pottsboro Elementary School's ranking?
Pottsboro Elementary School is ranked #2086 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Pottsboro Elementary School often compared to?
Pottsboro Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John And Nelda Partin Elementary School, Hyde Park Elementary School, Washington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Pottsboro Elementary School?
552 students attend Pottsboro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Pottsboro Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pottsboro Elementary School?
Pottsboro Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pottsboro Elementary School offer ?
Pottsboro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Pottsboro Elementary School part of?
Pottsboro Elementary School is part of Pottsboro Independent School District.
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