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Pottsville Elementary School

87 South B St
Pottsville, AR 72858
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 564 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Pottsville Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 39%). 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 16:1 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 42% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 564 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 5% in AR
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pottsville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Pottsville Elementary School's student population of 564 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
564 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar

School Rankings

Pottsville Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 989 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 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#48 out of 989 schools
(Top 5%)
75-79%
39%
50-54%
40%
50-54%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
1%
19%
White
90%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pottsville Elementary School's ranking?
Pottsville Elementary School is ranked #48 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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 39% 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?
564 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 16:1, 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 Kindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pottsville Elementary School part of?
Pottsville Elementary School is part of Pottsville School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 564 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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