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2 schools in Northern Potter SD

Pennsylvania · 512 students · 1 city

In Pennsylvania's Northern Potter SD, public K-12 schools total 2 and serve approximately 512 students (an average of 256 per school).

4-year change in Northern Potter SD

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
512
+30 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Northern Potter SD ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn PennsylvaniaIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
512#477 of 479#9,167 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
2#451 of 479N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
11.0:1#38 of 478#1,083 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
65.2%#96 of 398#2,303 of 8,164
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Northern Potter SD

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 533 to 512 students (down 4%) and from 44 to 47 full-time teachers (up 7%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Northern Potter Childrens SchoolUlyssesElementaryPK-06293
Northern Potter JSHSUlyssesHigh07-12219

About Northern Potter SD

Northern Potter SD is a small public-school district in Pennsylvania. The district operates 2 schools and enrolls approximately 512 students.

On the school-mix side, Northern Potter SD comprises 1 elementary and 1 high school.

On a per-school basis, Northern Potter SD runs about 256 students per school, 55% noticeably below the state mean of roughly 569.

Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment climbed 6%: 482 students in SY 2020-21 versus 512 in SY 2024-25.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Northern Potter SD discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Northern Potter SD?
Northern Potter SD operates 2 public K-12 schools in Pennsylvania, serving approximately 512 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Northern Potter SD?
Northern Potter SD includes 1 elementary school and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Northern Potter SD?
Northern Potter Childrens School is the largest public school in Northern Potter SD by enrollment, with approximately 293 students.
What grade levels does Northern Potter SD serve?
Northern Potter SD serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 2 schools.