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:
1378th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,830 Help


Students who attend Potter School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  185

Racial breakdown:

African American:
50.3%
White:
24.9%
Two or more races:
14.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Potter School ranks worse than 92.7% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Flint School District of the City of. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.27. (See more...)
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Compare Details Potter School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.33. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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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...)
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Compare Details 93.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Potter School is 16.8, which is the 3rd best among 3 elementary schools in the Flint School District of the City of. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Potter School is $23,830, which is the 2nd highest among 3 elementary schools in the Flint School District of the City of.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Potter School:

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

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Flint School District of the City of:

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


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Rank History for Potter School

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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 18.84 1410th 1545 8.7%
2007 12.98 1471st 1565 6.0%
2008 18.67 1423rd 1577 9.8%
2009 19.73 1416th 1589 10.9%
2010 21.17 1391st 1552 10.4%
2011 17.88 1408th 1552 9.3%
2012 14.56 1424th 1566 9.1%
2013 8.56 1483rd 1563 5.1%
2014 11.14 1401st 1533 8.6%
2015 8.60 1488th 1580 5.8%
2016 6.99 1465th 1548 5.4%
2017 4.62 1436th 1466 2.0%
2018 6.44 1433rd 1448 1.0%
2019 3.80 1386th 1408 1.6%
2023 6.48 1407th 1470 4.3%
2024 8.27 1378th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.68 1358th 1397 2.8%
2019 6.18 1111th 1134 2.0%
2023 10.05 1276th 1350 5.5%
2024 10.06 1296th 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 1435th 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 1365th 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 423rd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 20.85 708th 806 12.2%
2007 19.39 727th 823 11.7%
2008 33.77 667th 839 20.5%
2009 14.04 779th 847 8.0%
2010 9.27 801st 851 5.9%
2011 18.67 766th 858 10.7%
2012 17.76 785th 900 12.8%
2013 13.76 813th 919 11.5%
2014 5.88 889th 921 3.5%
2016 8.79 816th 894 8.7%
2017 6.21 798th 821 2.8%
2018 9.33 804th 838 4.1%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1386th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1407th 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)14.612.8
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Flint School District of the City of)10.99
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Potter School)12.510.3
 2.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Flint School District of the City of)9.76
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students344185
 46.2%
African American18693
 50%
American Indian01
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic2319
 17.4%
Pacific Islander00
White10046
 54%
Two or More Races3426
 23.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.5%93.5%
 1%


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

Students who attend Potter School usually go on to attend:

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

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

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


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