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How has George H Potter changed in the last five years, for better or worse?
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Enrollment
407
Elementary
DISTRICT 399 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DARTMOUTH·NCES 250402000542
George H Potter
185 Cross Rd, North Dartmouth, MA 02747 · (508) 996-8259 · Bristol County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY22-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL407 STUDENTS
B
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Scored higher than 63% of Massachusetts public elementary schools
- BTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- BThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Massachusetts public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
14.5:1
28 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.7:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 15 | 4% |
| Kindergarten | 57 | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 64 | 16% |
| Grade 2 | 60 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 70 | 17% |
| Grade 4 | 74 | 18% |
| Grade 5 | 67 | 16% |
This year's kindergarten class (57) is 15% smaller than its 5th grade class (67).
Student demographics
32%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 32% · STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Dartmouth. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding ExpectationsEnglish Language Arts
46.0%
MA avg 43.8% . +6.0pp since 2016
Math
51.0%
MA avg 42.2% . +15.0pp since 2016
What this means: On the MCAS, Massachusetts's statewide test, about 46 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 51 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Massachusetts schools, those numbers are about 44 and 42. Reading and writing scores are up about 6 points since 2016, while math scores are up about 15 points.
MCAS results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 46.0% | 51.0% |
| 2023-24 | 41.0% | 53.0% |
| 2022-23 | 50.0% | 51.0% |
| 2021-22 | 43.0% | 49.0% |
| 2020-21 | 49.0% | 37.0% |
| 2018-19 | 51.0% | 44.0% |
| 2017-18 | 50.0% | 38.0% |
| 2016-17 | 40.0% | 36.0% |
% Meeting or Exceeding Expectations, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where George H Potter ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Massachusetts | In Bristol County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 51.0% | #341 of 920 ▼ 9 | #15 of 69 ▲ 1 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 46.0% | #382 of 920 ▲ 58 | #15 of 69 ▲ 7 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +2.5pp | #356 of 901 | #20 of 69 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 407 | #424 of 1,086 | #40 of 82 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.5:1 | #835 of 938 | #62 of 75 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 32.1% | #743 of 938 | #60 of 75 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -5.3% | #451 of 602 | #37 of 51 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
407
+38 (+10%) vs 2020
-38% since 1990-91, when it was 661
Student : Teacher
14.5:1
was 12.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 407 | 28 | 14.5:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 417 | 28.4 | 14.7:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 401 | 28.4 | 14.1:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 369 | 30 | 12.3:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 430 | 26.4 | 16.3:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 424 | 34 | 12.5:1 | N/A |
| 2010-11 | 410 | 29 | 14.1:1 | 22% (89) |
| 2000-01 | 606 | N/A | N/A | 12% (75) |
| 1990-91 | 661 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for George H Potter.
Since 2017-18: students down 5% (430 to 407); teachers up 6% (26.4 to 28).
About George H Potter
As a mid-sized elementary school, George H Potter serves students in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Total enrollment is 407 students, and the grades served are pre-K through 5.
Dartmouth counts 6 schools and 3,297 students, including George H Potter.
George H Potter is 82% White by enrollment. Other reported shares: 10% Hispanic and 6% multiracial. The diversity index for George H Potter is 32%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
Staffing at George H Potter comes to 28 full-time-equivalent teachers, or 14.5:1. By comparison, the average for elementary schools in Massachusetts is 12.2:1.
George H Potter holds a B allk12 Grade, placing it above 63% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
The school's county is Bristol County. According to Census Bureau estimates, median household income comes to about $85,625, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 31%, and about 8% of people live in poverty. Bristol County's 142 public schools enroll about 80,897 students and include George H Potter.
Of the public schools around it, George H Potter is closest to Dartmouth Middle, about 2.6 miles away. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
Under the NCES locale system, George H Potter is Suburb: Mid-size.
In 2024-25, the school enrolled 407, up from 369 in 2020-21. Over the same period, the student-to-teacher ratio increased to 14.5:1, from 12.3:1.
George H Potter has a community page on allk12 for topics such as athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Bristol County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
582,270
Census ACS
Median income
$85,625
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
142
80,897 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Dartmouth
- Dartmouth HighHigh · 902 students
- Dartmouth MiddleMiddle · 801 students
- James M. Quinn SchoolElementary · 703 students
- Joseph DemelloElementary · 392 students
- Andrew B. Cushman SchoolElementary · 92 students
Nearby schools
- Dartmouth Middle2.6 mi · 801
- James M. Quinn School2.8 mi · 703
- Elizabeth Carter Brooks2.8 mi · 261
- Keith Middle School3.0 mi · 949
- Thomas R Rodman3.2 mi · 200
- New Bedford High3.2 mi · 2,878
Frequently asked questions
About George H PotterWhat is the total enrollment at George H Potter?
George H Potter enrolls approximately 407 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does George H Potter serve?
George H Potter serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
How many students per teacher at George H Potter?
Approximately 14.5:1 students per teacher at George H Potter.
How diverse is George H Potter?
George H Potter reports a student body of 82% White, 10% Hispanic, 0% Black, 2% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees George H Potter?
George H Potter is overseen by Dartmouth in Bristol County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.