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Enrollment
579
Elementary
DISTRICT 481 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·POTEET ISD·NCES 483552004028
Poteet Elementary School
903 HORTON LN, POTEET, TX 78065 · (830) 742-3503 · Atascosa County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL579 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
17.8:1
33 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.4:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
84%
488 students
DISTRICT 75% · STATE 65%
Community
1
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 | 133 | 23% |
| Kindergarten | 139 | 24% |
| Grade 1 | 138 | 24% |
| Grade 2 | 169 | 29% |
Student demographics
19%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 21% · STATE 63% · 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 POTEET ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
STAAR 2021-22 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
9.0%
TX avg 41.8% . -8.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
9.0%
TX avg 37.2% . -24.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 9 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 9 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 42 and 37. Reading scores are down about 8 points since 2020, while math scores are down about 24 points.
Performance levels, 2021-22
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 9.0% | 0.0% | 18.0% | 73.0% |
| Mathematics | 0.0% | 9.0% | 27.0% | 64.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| 2020-21 | 17.0% | 33.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Poteet Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Atascosa County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 9.0% | #4,460 of 4,466 | #6 of 6 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 9.0% | #4,465 of 4,466 | #6 of 6 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 579 | #1,775 of 4,938 | #3 of 9 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.8:1 | #4,157 of 4,622 | #9 of 9 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 19.1% | #3,786 of 4,628 | #9 of 9 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -1.0% | #2,783 of 2,838 | N/A |
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.
7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
579
-6 (-1%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
17.8:1
was 16.7:1
% White
9%
was 10%
% Hispanic
89%
was 89%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free or reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 579 | 32.6 | 17.8:1 | 84% (488) |
| 2023-24 | 550 | 34.5 | 15.9:1 | 82% (453) |
| 2022-23 | 544 | 33.2 | 16.4:1 | 81% (442) |
| 2017-18 | 585 | 34.9 | 16.7:1 | 81% (472) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Poteet Elementary School.
About Poteet Elementary School
Poteet Elementary School operates as a mid-sized elementary school in POTEET, Texas. It has an enrollment of 579 students in pre-K through 2.
Poteet Elementary School falls under POTEET ISD, which has 5 schools enrolling 1,837 students.
Hispanic students account for 89% of the school's enrollment. Other reported shares: 9% White. Atascosa County's residents are about 65% Hispanic, 24 points below the school's share. A diversity index of 19% means there is a 19% chance two randomly chosen students at Poteet Elementary School are from different groups.
There are 32.6 full-time-equivalent teachers at Poteet Elementary School, giving a ratio of 17.8:1. Elementary schools in Texas have an average ratio of 15.1:1. By family income, 84% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. That rate is above the 66% average among public schools in Atascosa County.
For Atascosa County, Census Bureau data show the median household earns about $70,770 a year, 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 14% of people live in poverty. Counting Poteet Elementary School, Atascosa County has 32 public schools.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, Poteet Intermediate School, is about 0.1 miles. Other public schools within five miles: 3.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Rural: Distant, meaning it is in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Enrollment has been fairly stable: 585 in 2017-18 and 579 in 2024-25. Over the same period, the student-to-teacher ratio increased to 17.8:1, from 16.7:1.
Poteet Elementary School 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.
Atascosa County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
51,008
Census ACS
Median income
$70,770
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
32
8,105 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in POTEET ISD
- Poteet High SchoolHigh · 481 students
- Poteet Junior High SchoolMiddle · 393 students
- Poteet Intermediate SchoolElementary · 382 students
- Atascosa Co Juvenile UnitHigh · 2 students
Other schools in POTEET
- Poteet High SchoolHigh · 481 students
- Poteet Junior High SchoolMiddle · 393 students
- Poteet Intermediate SchoolElementary · 382 students
- Atascosa Co Juvenile UnitHigh · 2 students
Nearby schools
- Poteet Intermediate School0.1 mi · 382
- Poteet Junior High School0.3 mi · 393
- Poteet High School0.4 mi · 481
- Pleasanton ISD School of Choice6.3 mi · 11
- Pleasanton Primary School6.5 mi · 927
- Pleasanton Elementary School6.6 mi · 733
Frequently asked questions
About Poteet Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Poteet Elementary School?
Poteet Elementary School enrolls approximately 579 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Poteet Elementary School serve?
Poteet Elementary School serves grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poteet Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Poteet Elementary School is approximately 17.8:1 (33 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Poteet Elementary School?
Poteet Elementary School reports a student body of 9% White, 89% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Is Poteet Elementary School public or private?
Poteet Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by POTEET ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.