Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School serves 745 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 745 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School's student population of 745 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
745 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#2016 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
44%
36%
Black
35%
21%
White
12%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School's ranking?
Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School is ranked #2016 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School?
745 students attend Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School?
Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School offer ?
Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School part of?
Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School is part of Lee School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Spring Break
March 18, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day for Students
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
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