Serving 599 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Pottsville Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 599 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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Pottsville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Pottsville Elementary School's student population of 599 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
599 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
Pottsville Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pottsville Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#51 out of 997 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
1%
19%
White
90%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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Pottsville Elementary School is ranked #51 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arkansas.
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 38% AR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Pottsville Elementary School?
599 students attend Pottsville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Pottsville Elementary School students are White, 8% 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 17:1, 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.
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