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Potterville Elementary School

511 E MAIN ST, POTTERVILLE, MI 48876 · (517) 645-2525 · Eaton County
GRADES PK–04ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL322 STUDENTS
Enrollment
322
Elementary
DISTRICT 251 · STATE 369
Student : Teacher
13.7:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.9:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
45%
145 students
DISTRICT 39% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
76
Grade 1
63
Grade 2
69
Grade 3
65
Grade 4
49
Student demographics
White
25178%
DISTRICT 81% · STATE 63%
Hispanic
3511%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 9%
Black
52%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 18%
Asian
52%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 4%
Two+
268%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
16451%
Female
15849%

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Test scores

M-STEP 2024-25 . % Advanced + Proficient
English Language Arts
39.6%
MI avg 47.7%
Source: M-STEP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
322
+5 (+2%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.7:1
was 15.2:1
% White
78%
was 87%
% Hispanic
11%
was 3%
% Black
2%
was 3%
% Asian
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Potterville Elementary School

Located at 511 E MAIN ST, in POTTERVILLE, Michigan, Potterville Elementary School is a mid-tier elementary-level community that works with 322 students (grades pre-K through 4), operated by Potterville Public Schools.

Within Potterville Public Schools, which oversees 3 schools and 753 students, Potterville Elementary School is one campus in the system.

In terms of who attends, Potterville Elementary School shows that 78% of the student body identifies as White. Beyond that, the school reports 11% Hispanic, 8% multiracial. That composition is broadly in line with Eaton County as a whole.

In terms of school funding signals, Staff filings list 24 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 13.7:1 students per teacher. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 15.8:1 average. Around 45% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (Eaton County) reports that median household earnings sit near $79,597, 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 5%. Potterville Elementary School is one of 47 public schools in Eaton County (combined enrollment of about 17,025 students).

The closest other public school is Potterville Middle School, roughly 0.1 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 5 other public schools cluster around Potterville Elementary School.

The campus sits in a rural setting.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Potterville Elementary School has stayed largely flat, going from 317 students in 2018 to 322 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 87% to 78% across the same window. Class-load math has narrowed: from 15.2:1 in 2018 to 13.7:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, members of the Potterville Elementary School community share and discuss sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Eaton County at a glance

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Population
109,130
Census ACS
Median income
$79,597
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
47
17,025 students

Quick facts

School name
Potterville Elementary School
District
Potterville Public Schools
Address
511 E MAIN ST, POTTERVILLE, MI 48876
Phone
(517) 645-2525
County
Eaton County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–04
Total enrollment
322
Teachers (FTE)
24
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Free/Reduced lunch
145 (45%)
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
262916006503
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Potterville Elementary School
How many students attend Potterville Elementary School?
Potterville Elementary School enrolls approximately 322 students in grades PK-04.
What age range does Potterville Elementary School serve?
Potterville Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 04.
How many teachers does Potterville Elementary School have?
Potterville Elementary School employs 24 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.
How diverse is Potterville Elementary School?
Potterville Elementary School reports a student body of 78% White, 11% Hispanic, 2% Black, 2% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Who oversees Potterville Elementary School?
Potterville Elementary School is overseen by Potterville Public Schools in Eaton County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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