Is Potter School a good school?

Potter School ranks in the bottom 7.3% of Michigan elementary schools.

How many students attend Potter School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 185 students attended Potter School.

What is the racial makeup of Potter School?

Students at Potter School are 50% African American, 25% White, 14% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Potter School attend?

Students who attend Potter School usually go on to attend: Middle : Holmes STEM Middle School Academy High : Southwestern Classical Academy

Potter School

Summary:

Potter School is an elementary school located in Flint, Michigan, serving 185 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Flint School District, which is ranked 589 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past decade, Potter School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Michigan elementary schools.

Potter School faces significant challenges, including an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate ranging from 54.5% to 81% over the past 5 years, well above the state and district averages. The school's academic performance, as measured by M-Step test scores, is also very low compared to the state and district, with only 9.09% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts in 2023-2024, compared to 43.3% statewide. Additionally, over 90% of Potter School students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Despite these challenges, the school spends significantly more per student ($23,830 in 2022-2023) than the state average.

When compared to other Flint public schools, such as Freeman School, Durant Tuuri Mott School, and Eisenhower School, Potter School's performance is reflective of the broader challenges facing the Flint School District. In contrast, the Burton Glen Charter Academy and the Barhitte Elementary School (an out-of-district school) generally have higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism, and lower percentages of economically disadvantaged students, suggesting that school choice and attending schools outside the Flint district may provide better educational opportunities for some students.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-6

2500 N Averill Ave
Flint, MI 48506-3010

(810) 760-1813

District: Flint School District of the City of

SchoolDigger Rank:
1378^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,830

Students who attend Potter School usually attend:

Middle:	Holmes STEM Middle School Academy
High:	Southwestern Classical Academy

Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Number of students: 185

Racial breakdown:

African American:

50.3%

White:

24.9%

Two or more races:

14.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 93.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Potter School ranks worse than 92.7% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Flint School District of the City of. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.27. (See more...)

Compare Details Potter School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.33. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Potter School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (50.3%), White (24.9%), two or more races (14.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 93.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Potter School is 16.8, which is the 3^rd best among 3 elementary schools in the Flint School District of the City of. (See more...)

Compare Potter School employs 11 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Potter School is $23,830, which is the 2^nd highest among 3 elementary schools in the Flint School District of the City of.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Potter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Potter School 1378^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Potter School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Flint School District of the City of:

SchoolDigger ranks Flint School District of the City of 589^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Potter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	18.84	1410^th	1545	8.7%
2007	12.98	1471^st	1565	6.0%
2008	18.67	1423^rd	1577	9.8%
2009	19.73	1416^th	1589	10.9%
2010	21.17	1391^st	1552	10.4%
2011	17.88	1408^th	1552	9.3%
2012	14.56	1424^th	1566	9.1%
2013	8.56	1483^rd	1563	5.1%
2014	11.14	1401^st	1533	8.6%
2015	8.60	1488^th	1580	5.8%
2016	6.99	1465^th	1548	5.4%
2017	4.62	1436^th	1466	2.0%
2018	6.44	1433^rd	1448	1.0%
2019	3.80	1386^th	1408	1.6%
2023	6.48	1407^th	1470	4.3%
2024	8.27	1378^th	1486	7.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Potter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	8.68	1358^th	1397	2.8%
2019	6.18	1111^th	1134	2.0%
2023	10.05	1276^th	1350	5.5%
2024	10.06	1296^th	1381	6.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Potter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	4.90	1435^th	1443	0.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Potter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	8.50	1365^th	1446	5.6%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Potter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	21.69	423^rd	475	10.9%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Potter School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	20.85	708^th	806	12.2%
2007	19.39	727^th	823	11.7%
2008	33.77	667^th	839	20.5%
2009	14.04	779^th	847	8.0%
2010	9.27	801^st	851	5.9%
2011	18.67	766^th	858	10.7%
2012	17.76	785^th	900	12.8%
2013	13.76	813^th	919	11.5%
2014	5.88	889^th	921	3.5%
2016	8.79	816^th	894	8.7%
2017	6.21	798^th	821	2.8%
2018	9.33	804^th	838	4.1%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Potter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	376	91	6	14	11	n/a	n/a	0	498
1989	410	128	13	17	10	n/a	n/a	0	578
1990	382	138	11	20	5	n/a	n/a	0	556
1991	393	197	12	24	10	n/a	n/a	0	636
1992	371	198	7	21	14	n/a	n/a	0	611
1993	373	163	5	14	17	n/a	n/a	0	572
1994	358	145	8	22	21	n/a	n/a	0	554
1995	371	138	4	12	16	n/a	n/a	0	541
1996	371	138	4	12	16	n/a	n/a	0	541
1997	395	135	1	19	15	n/a	n/a	-8	557
1998	415	146	1	21	12	n/a	n/a	-19	576
1999	387	145	1	33	17	n/a	n/a	0	583
2000	351	132	3	43	10	n/a	n/a	30	569
2001	325	167	4	54	1	n/a	n/a	0	551
2002	327	182	2	59	8	n/a	n/a	0	578
2003	327	182	2	59	8	n/a	n/a	0	578
2004	390	244	5	53	5	n/a	n/a	0	697
2005	329	245	2	55	3	n/a	n/a	0	634
2006	307	274	4	37	4	n/a	n/a	0	626
2007	273	209	6	35	2	n/a	n/a	0	525
2008	243	160	6	25	4	n/a	n/a	0	438
2009	216	135	5	29	2	n/a	n/a	0	387
2010	197	141	5	34	3	n/a	n/a	0	380
2011	206	135	4	45	0	0	28	0	418
2012	168	122	1	41	0	0	16	0	348
2013	164	132	1	32	4	0	16	0	349
2014	215	188	1	54	3	0	31	0	492
2015	199	174	0	42	3	0	34	0	452
2016	160	231	0	40	3	0	31	0	465
2017	127	203	0	31	0	0	26	0	387
2018	96	231	0	29	2	0	24	0	382
2019	100	186	1	23	0	0	34	0	344
2020	79	166	1	20	0	0	31	0	297
2021	66	121	0	21	0	0	24	0	232
2022	56	110	0	19	1	0	29	0	215
2023	46	93	0	19	1	0	26	0	185

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Potter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	498	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	578	n/a	n/a	33
1990	556	46.0	12.0	36.9
1991	636	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	611	n/a	n/a	40.6
1993	572	n/a	0.0	41.6
1994	554	26.0	21.3	40.8
1995	541	25.7	21.1	54.2
1996	541	25.7	21.1	54.2
1997	557	32.0	17.4	49.6
1998	576	32.0	18.0	56.6
1999	583	31.0	18.8	54.2
2000	569	30.5	17.7	69
2001	551	30.5	18.1	67.5
2002	578	31.0	18.6	72.8
2003	578	31.0	18.6	72.8
2004	697	38.5	18.1	78.5
2005	634	33.5	18.9	91.8
2006	626	31.2	20.1	90.3
2007	525	28.0	18.8	82.5
2008	438	26.0	16.8	97
2009	387	25.5	15.2	99.2
2010	380	25.5	14.9	95.3
2011	418	27.0	15.4	93.1
2012	348	26.0	13.3	83.9
2013	349	22.0	15.8	86
2014	492	29.0	16.9	94.9
2015	452	23.0	19.6	89.2
2016	465	28.0	16.6	91.8
2017	387	29.5	13.1	93.3
2018	382	21.5	17.7	94.5
2019	344	18.5	18.5	94.5
2020	297	16.2	18.3	95.6
2021	232	14.2	16.3	93.5
2022	215	11.0	19.5	95.8
2023	185	11.0	16.8	93.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Potter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	498	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	578	n/a	n/a	33
1990	556	46.0	12.0	36.9
1991	636	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	611	n/a	n/a	40.6
1993	572	n/a	0.0	41.6
1994	554	26.0	21.3	40.8
1995	541	25.7	21.1	54.2
1996	541	25.7	21.1	54.2
1997	557	32.0	17.4	49.6
1998	576	32.0	18.0	56.6
1999	583	31.0	18.8	54.2
2000	569	30.5	17.7	69
2001	551	30.5	18.1	67.5
2002	578	31.0	18.6	72.8
2003	578	31.0	18.6	72.8
2004	697	38.5	18.1	78.5
2005	634	33.5	18.9	91.8
2006	626	31.2	20.1	90.3
2007	525	28.0	18.8	82.5
2008	438	26.0	16.8	97
2009	387	25.5	15.2	99.2
2010	380	25.5	14.9	95.3
2011	418	27.0	15.4	93.1
2012	348	26.0	13.3	83.9
2013	349	22.0	15.8	86
2014	492	29.0	16.9	94.9
2015	452	23.0	19.6	89.2
2016	465	28.0	16.6	91.8
2017	387	29.5	13.1	93.3
2018	382	21.5	17.7	94.5
2019	344	18.5	18.5	94.5
2020	297	16.2	18.3	95.6
2021	232	14.2	16.3	93.5
2022	215	11.0	19.5	95.8
2023	185	11.0	16.8	93.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Potter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$3,482 (23.0%)	$11,655 (77.0%)	$15,137
2020	$6,034 (35.2%)	$11,116 (64.8%)	$17,149
2021	$11,833 (55.5%)	$9,478 (44.5%)	$21,311
2022	$12,471 (58.3%)	$8,923 (41.7%)	$21,395
2023	$14,853 (62.3%)	$8,976 (37.7%)	$23,830

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Potter School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1386^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 1407^th of 1470 Elementary schools	2.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Potter School)	14.6	12.8	1.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Flint School District of the City of)	10.9	9	1.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Potter School)	12.5	10.3	2.2%
3rd Grade Math (Flint School District of the City of)	9.7	6	3.7%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	344	185	46.2%
African American	186	93	50%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	23	19	17.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	100	46	54%
Two or More Races	34	26	23.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	94.5%	93.5%	1%

Schools Near Potter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Potter School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	2500 N Averill Ave	Flint	48506	Genesee County	Flint School District of the City of	No	Yes	No	Yes	(810) 760-1813	185	11	16.8	93.5%	46 (24.9%)	93 (50.3%)	19 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (14.1%)	8.3	1378^th of 1486 public elementary schools	7.3%		6.5	1407^th of 1470 public elementary schools	4.3%	29				9.1	22.2			12.0					14.8				$23,830	$14,853	$8,976
Weston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	2499 Cashin St	Burton	48509	Genesee County	Kearsley Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(810) 591-8483	424	26	16.1	80.0%	315 (74.3%)	38 (9.0%)	32 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (9.0%)								(n/a)																	$13,471	$2,535	$10,936
Richfield Public School Academy Early Learning Center PK2	Public, Charter	PK, KG-2	4358 Richfield Rd	Flint	48506	Genesee County	Richfield Public School Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(810) 736-1281	215	11	20.3	93.5%	48 (22.3%)	143 (66.5%)	16 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.3%)								(n/a)																	$8,069	$2,863	$5,206
Pierce School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	1101 W Vernon Dr	Flint	48503	Genesee County	Flint School District of the City of	No	Yes	No	Yes	(810) 760-1386	114	8	13.5	99.1%	8 (7.0%)	87 (76.3%)	10 (8.8%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.0%)								(n/a)					40.0								20.0				$25,610	$17,461	$8,149
Kate Dowdall Elementary School	Public	K-5	3333 Shillelagh Dr	Flint	48506	Genesee County	Kearsley Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(810) 591-2274	403	18	22.2	85.4%	289 (71.7%)	25 (6.2%)	45 (11.2%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (9.7%)								(n/a)			38.8					40.9									$13,238	$2,218	$11,020
DoyleRyder School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	1040 N Saginaw St	Flint	48503	Genesee County	Flint School District of the City of	No	Yes	No	Yes	(810) 760-5266	160	11	14.5	92.5%	11 (6.9%)	121 (75.6%)	7 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (12.5%)								(n/a)				10.5													$22,058	$14,217	$7,841
Burton Glen Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	4171 E Atherton Rd	Burton	48519	Genesee County	Burton Glen Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(810) 744-2300	715	31	23.0	96.5%	73 (10.2%)	506 (70.8%)	23 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	110 (15.4%)	29.8	1020^th of 1486 public elementary schools	31.4%		20	1151^st of 1470 public elementary schools	21.7%	131	42.6	11.1	41.3	20.5	32.7	16.9	41.8	47.5	19.2	21.8	22.0	29.1	18.2	20.4		5.6	$13,201	$2,392	$10,809
Barhitte Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6080 Roberta St	Burton	48509	Genesee County	Bentley Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(810) 591-9647	312	19	16.5	89.1%	206 (66.0%)	30 (9.6%)	39 (12.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (11.2%)	26.4	1075^th of 1486 public elementary schools	27.7%		21.3	1125^th of 1470 public elementary schools	23.5%	50			19.6	43.8	36.0			17.6	33.3	14.0			26.0				$14,119	$2,039	$12,080
Freeman School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	4001 Ogema Ave	Flint	48507	Genesee County	Flint School District of the City of	No	Yes	No	Yes	(810) 760-1797	246	13	19.5	96.3%	50 (20.3%)	156 (63.4%)	14 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (9.3%)	20.5	1161^st of 1486 public elementary schools	21.9%		9.4	1333^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	9.3%	172				10.0	27.0	24.3				10.8	13.9		18.9		21.1		$22,854	$14,627	$8,227
Durant Tuuri Mott School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	1518 University Ave	Flint	48504	Genesee County	Flint School District of the City of	No	Yes	No	Yes	(810) 760-1594	422	25	16.8	91.9%	57 (13.5%)	324 (76.8%)	11 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.1%)	7.6	1400^th of 1486 public elementary schools	5.8%		6	1421^st of 1470 public elementary schools	3.3%	21				15.2	12.0	16.3		10.2	6.4								$21,789	$13,032	$8,756

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