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Pottsville Elementary School

87 South B St
Pottsville, AR 72858

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Top 5%

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Pottsville Elementary School serves 545 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.

Pottsville Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 545 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pottsville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Pottsville Elementary School's student population of 545 students has declined by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-3

Total Students

545 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Pottsville Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Pottsville Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

Pottsville Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 998 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Pottsville Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AR)

Overall Testing Rank

#21 out of 998 schools
(Top 5%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Pottsville Elementary School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

75-79%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pottsville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

50-54%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pottsville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Pottsville Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

14%

Black

20%

White

91%

60%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Pottsville Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.17

0.59

This chart display the diversity score of Pottsville Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

38%

58%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pottsville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

13%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Pottsville School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pottsville Elementary School's ranking?

Pottsville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%).

What schools are Pottsville Elementary School often compared to?

Pottsville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dover Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

How many students attend Pottsville Elementary School?

545 students attend Pottsville Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

91% of Pottsville Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Pottsville Elementary School?

Pottsville Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Pottsville Elementary School offer ?

Pottsville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3

What school district is Pottsville Elementary School part of?

Pottsville Elementary School is part of Pottsville School District.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Spring Break- No School

March 21, 2023 (Tuesday)

End of 4th Quarter/2nd Semester- Students Last Day

May 25, 2023 (Thursday)

Teacher Last Day

May 26, 2023 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 545 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education